JP6513166B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is one that has been configured. Furthermore, a variable display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variation") identification information is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of identification information in the variable display means is a specific display result. There is one configured to give the player a player (so-called pachinko machine).

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

  The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or to give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball to the prize area. In addition, with the game value, when the specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is easy to hit the ball, It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state, and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions for award ball payout.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. When it is done, a "big hit (favorable condition)" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol stop display. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). Note that an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, when a plurality of actions of the player are detected consecutively in the detection effective period, the predetermined effect is performed, and one operation of the player is performed in the detection effective period. Even when detected continuously, there is one that is configured to be able to execute a predetermined effect as if a plurality of player's actions were detected continuously. For example, Patent Document 1 is configured to be capable of executing continuous hitting effects capable of continuous hitting of a push button, and continuous hitting when the pressing operation of the push button is continuously performed for a predetermined period (when pressed for a long time) It is described that it recognizes that the operation equivalent to the operation has been performed.

JP, 2014-180364, A (paragraph 0138, 0139, FIG. 15)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible that a plurality of player's operations are being performed consecutively at an unintended timing when one operation is being performed continuously. There is a risk that the interest to the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player's actions from being continuously performed a plurality of times at unintended timings and suppressing the decrease in the interest in the game. To aim.

(Means A) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and comprises display means for displaying, operation detecting means capable of detecting an action of a player during a detection effective period, and a predetermined effect And the predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect when the action detecting means detects a plurality of player's actions continuously in a detection effective period. When the first predetermined effect executing means and one operation of the player are started before the detection effective period, and the operation detection means continuously detects the one operation of the player during the detection effective period, A predetermined effect is not performed without a plurality of player actions being performed consecutively, and one action of the player is not started before the detection effective period, and the detection effective period is not performed. One of the actions of the player is started after the The second predetermined effect execution that executes a predetermined effect assuming that a plurality of player's actions are performed consecutively when one action of the player is continuously detected during the detection effective period by the means. includes a means, said display means displays a setting screen for performing settings for a game, and operation promotes display prompting an operation of the player, and the index display mode is changed according to the remaining period of the detection effective period In the detection valid period, the indicator display of the specific aspect is displayed when the detection valid period ends without the player's action being detected by the motion detection means, and any of the detection valid periods is detected. It is detected operation of the player by the operation detecting unit at the timing, being capable of performing predetermined effect erases the index display of the specific embodiments after displaying the index display particular embodiment, the motion detection When the player's action is continuously detected by the step during the detection effective period and the action of the player is controlled to be performed a plurality of times consecutively, the game is continuously performed a plurality of times continuously A specific display is made to allow the player to recognize that the player's operation is being controlled as being performed, and when the setting screen is displayed on the display unit, the operation detection unit is in the detection effective period. Even if one player's action is continuously detected, the player's action is not performed several times in a row.
(Means 1) The gaming machine of the other aspect is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and is a predetermined effect executing means (for example, effect control) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, an advance notice display in a button advance notice effect) A predetermined effect executing unit that executes a predetermined effect when a plurality of player's operations are continuously performed in an operation valid period; The predetermined effect executing means and one operation of the player are not started before the operation effective period, and one operation of the player is started after the operation effective period, and the player is operated during the operation effective period. When one operation is continuously performed (for example, even when the long press of the push button 120 is detected), the predetermined effect is determined as the player's operation being performed a plurality of times in succession. Execution Second predetermined effect executing means (for example, the microcomputer for effect control 100 detects an operation by automatic consecutive hitting by executing steps S8121 to S8127 and S8129 to S8134 and executes steps S8138 to S8144), Relating to whether or not a plurality of player's actions are being performed continuously when one of the player's actions is continuously performed during the operation valid period without variable display. When the display screen on which the setting process can be performed is displayed, even if one operation of the player is continuously performed, the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times. It is characterized in that it comprises setting means for performing setting processing on the assumption that a single operation of the player has been performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's operation from being continuously performed a plurality of times at unintended timing, and to suppress the decrease in the interest in the game.

(Means 2) In means 1, the predetermined effect execution means can execute any of a plurality of types of advance notice effects (for example, button advance effect A, button advance effect B) as the predetermined effect, and play the game during the operation effective period It is assumed that a plurality of player actions are performed consecutively at different intervals according to the type of advance notice effect when one action of the player is continuously performed (for example, button advance notice A In the case of detection by automatic double hit, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 120 increased one by one every 1.0 seconds, and in the case of button advance effect B, detection by automatic double hit Is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 120 has increased by one each time 0.5 seconds has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 31, FIG. 38 and FIG. 39). According to such a configuration, even if the same one operation is being continued, it is assumed that the player's operation has been performed a plurality of times appropriately and appropriately according to the type of preview effect. can do.

(Means 3) In Means 1 or 2, when one operation of the player is continuously performed during the operation valid period, it is detected that the player's operation is being performed plural times in succession. When being performed, it is continuously notified that the detection is being performed as if the player's action is being performed a plurality of times in succession (for example, an auto continuous hit display 204 shown in FIG. 37 is displayed). You may be comprised so that the operation | movement detection alerting | reporting means (For example, the part which performs step S8125 in the microcomputer 100 for presentation control) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that detection is performed as if the player's operation is being performed a plurality of times in succession while continuing one operation. It is possible to promote the player to continue one operation.

(Means 4) In any of the means 1 to 3, after the player's continued one action is started during the action valid period, the player's actions are performed plural times in succession. A plurality of types of periods are provided as the period until the detection of as is started (for example, in the case of the button preview effect A, if 4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the long press operation of the push button 120) The detection by the automatic continuous hit is started, and in the case of the button advance notice effect B, the detection by the automatic continuous hit is started when 2 seconds have passed since the start of the long-press operation of the push button 120. 39) may be configured. According to such a configuration, it may be possible to improve the interest in the game since the period until the detection of the player's action being performed a plurality of times in a row is started may be different. .

(Means 5) Informing means (noting any of the means 1 to 4) for notifying the player of an operation valid period (for example, a period of t20 to t22 shown in FIG. 43) in which the player's action is valid For example, the small gauge value 5GS1 and the large gauge value 5GL1 shown in Fig. 44 are displayed, etc. In the second embodiment, the portion for executing steps S577 and S578 in Fig. 46 in the effect control microcomputer 100) An end notification means (for example, a small gauge decrease value 5GS0 shown in FIG. 45 (f), etc.) is displayed to indicate an end notification indicating the end of the operation effective period when the effective period ends. In the second embodiment, the part for executing steps S577 and S578 in FIG. The end notification means is configured to operate the stick controller 122 when the player operates before the end of the operation effective period (for example, when the push sensor 124 detects that the push button 120 is pressed). End notification is issued when the detection is performed at 123, etc. (For example, "Gage value zero display" of small gauge 5GS shown in Fig. 45 (f) is displayed. Even if "gauge value zero display" of large gauge is displayed In the second embodiment, the part for executing step S581 of FIG. 46 in the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured. According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the operation valid period has ended based on the player's operation.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit classification determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is a flow chart which shows preliminary production setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a button advance notice effect determination table. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode in the case of setting the function of an automatic repeated strike to valid or invalid. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of an effect mode of button preliminary effects. It is an explanatory view for explaining detection timing of operation in case detection of operation by automatic continuation strike is performed. It is an explanatory view for explaining detection timing of operation in case detection of operation by automatic continuation strike is performed. It is an explanatory view for explaining detection timing of operation when a push button has already been pressed at the time of start of button advance production. It is a flow chart which shows the modification of advance notice production setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a modification of a button advance presentation effect determination table. It is a time chart which illustrates operation of operation production pattern (BT-2 and BT-3) in a 2nd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display of (a) small button and small gauge in 2nd Embodiment, (b) It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display of a large button, and a large gauge. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation production in the operation production pattern (BT-2) in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the operation production processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation production execution start processing (BT-2-BT-4) in a 2nd embodiment.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). 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 by a player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, and may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, 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, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation display of the effect design is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect such as displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern may be performed. For example, a battle wrestling, a soccer game, and a battle game in which an enemy ally character fights are performed, and if it is a big hit, a effect to win the game or battle is performed, and if it is a loss, a effect to lose the game or battle is performed. It is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be performed such that a predetermined story such as a story is sequentially developed.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in 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 to be described later, and the second 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 production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined 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. The variable display of the second special symbol in 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. Synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are the same and the period of the variable display is the same.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, the display color that recalls the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

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

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

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

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

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

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back 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 in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  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 to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a combined hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number (total hold storage number) which is the sum of the first reserve storage number and the second reserve storage number. ing. In this embodiment, since the combined hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided as such, it is easy to grasp the total number of satisfaction of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. be able to. Note that a first hold storage display unit for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit for displaying the second hold storage count may be provided.

  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. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") 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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in the short time state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), which is not a definite change state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend 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, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in 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 start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in 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 start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probable change state) when becoming a probability change big hit, and the game ball becomes easy to get started (that is, the special symbol display 8a, 8b or the effect) A transition is made to a high base state which is a gaming state controlled such that execution conditions of variable display in the display device 9 are easily established) (in this embodiment, transition to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, it shifts to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the 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 for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  In addition, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as 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 incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probability change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

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

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

  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, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) The numerical data obtained by the execution 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 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit 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 (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

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

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According 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 perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 for controlling 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 maps a VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command to the VDP 109. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to an instruction 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 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 only passes the signal input from the relay board 77 in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77) It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through 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 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been 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 sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver substrate 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a 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 speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

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

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

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

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing 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 at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control board 80 a display result designating command designating the display result (usually a big hit, a positive change big hit, a sudden positive change big hit, a small hit, or a drop) stored in the backup RAM (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of the special symbol pointer to be described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command (see FIG. 8). You may do it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation specification command or the second symbol variation specification command.

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

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the fluctuation time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0 or not, instead of transmitting the display result specification command at the time of power failure recovery. . Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, it is fluctuating at power failure. It may be determined not to be in the state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is three. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command is not transmitted, judging that it is not inside.

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) 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 as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (However, in the case of sudden positive change big hit, sudden change positive hit large hit symbol (for example "135") without becoming reach) May appear stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing in accordance with the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

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

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

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

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit 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 is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (1) and the random number per normal symbol determination of (4) Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a definite change state), and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the positive change time jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 7C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hitting determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 7 (D) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won 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) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 7 (E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), five judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit category determination table 131b, one decision value is assigned to "sudden oddity big hit" (a ratio of 1/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), a sudden probability change big hit as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value and an amount larger than the gaming value There are cases where it is decided that 15 rounds of normal big hit or probability variation big hit as the second specific gaming state to give gaming value and the first specific gaming state at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although the case where it is determined to be is shown, the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state to increase the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. In addition, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per jackpot as a gaming value is increased as the gaming value. Also, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a first specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened once per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be enhanced by preparing and opening the number of times of opening of the special winning opening substantially. In this case, for example, in either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds) In the case of the second specific gaming state, an undigested round is left), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to ask whether or not the big hit continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the big hit game is ended since all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, internally undivided rounds remain Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (the effect that opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after ending the big hit of 15 times open) may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit state of 15 rounds and is shifted to a time saving state only after the end of the big hit state (see step S 167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state is finished (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). In addition, even before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  "Perhaps a big hit" is a big hit that controls to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a positive changing state after the big hit playing state ends (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a positive changing state and also to a time saving state (Refer to steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, it is transitioned to a definite change state after the termination of that sudden change big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a definite change state and also to a short time state. Step S169, which will be described later) See S170). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  Note that the aspect of sudden positive jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the opening number of the big winning opening may be 15 times (15 rounds) the same as that of the big hit or sudden odd variation big hit normally, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be made extremely short such as 0.1 second.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a small hit, when it is comprised so that all the big hit types may be a definite variation big hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big winning opening be made the same for the big hit and the small hit suddenly.

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

  FIGS. 8 and 9 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (a change pattern command for specifying a change pattern of the effect pattern that is variably displayed on the effect display 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

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

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol determination 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 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 power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command or a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of “normal jackpot”, and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used in the case of “certain variation jackpot” In the case of "Suddenly Positive Variation Big Hit" or "Small Hit", the small hit / sudden positive variation big hit start specification command (A003 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round. For example, when the first round in the big hit game is ended, the designated special command (A 201 (H)) is sent after the opening of the big winning opening which designates the round 1, and the tenth round in the big hit game is ended. Is sent after the special winning opening opening specifying the round 10, a specification command (A30A (H)).

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 1 designated command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 specified command (A 301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. Note that the big hit end 2 designated command (A 302 (H)) is used when the big hit game due to “probable variation big hit” is ended. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the ending designation command for the sudden change big hit termination specification suddenly in the case of the sudden change big hit, but not to send the ending specification command in the case of the small hit. It is also good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background specification command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the definite change state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the pending storage information, an effect control command indicating that the number of pending storages has increased or decreased for the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (the first pending storage number addition designation Although the case where the command and the second pending storage number addition designation command are transmitted is shown, the form of the pending storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, the pending storage of the following aspect Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased is specified, and the number of pending storages of the increased one (The first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has been specified in that one command, and the total pending storage count is EXT data May be set and transmitted.

(3) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The increased number of pending storages (the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Do.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). 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". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command consisting of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of 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 taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are variably displayed (variation) of the effect design corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flow charts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, if the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won in the first start winning opening 13 is on in the special symbol process processing, that is, the start to the first start winning opening 13 If the winning is occurring, the first starting opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). In addition, when the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second starting winning opening 14 is on, that is, the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the hold memory buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number 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 considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

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

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

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating 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 a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. Data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 21), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control process of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control which transmits the special winning a prize opening opening designated command to the micro-computer 100 for production control, the execution time of the special winning a prize opening opening processing is set with the timer, internal state (special symbol process flag) step S306 Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the microcomputer 100 for production control, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 (this value In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

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

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. In addition, when all opening is finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. A control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage process of step S314.

  First, the first starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (A). In the first starting opening switch passage process executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, 1) Check whether the value of the first pending storage number counter for counting the number of pending storages is 4) (step S1211A). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). 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 S1214A) . In the process of step S1214A, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 1st starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first suspension storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first suspension storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 12 (B). In the second starting opening switch passage process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending opening). Whether or not the value of the second pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211 B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for 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 hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214B) . In the process of step S1214B, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 2nd starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the time of the fluctuation start of the second special symbol You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages 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 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Are read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = 1 in the second pending storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one 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 one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and in the pending specific area and the first pending storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective saving areas in the pending specific area and the second pending storage buffer are shifted. Do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. Also, the CPU 56 sets only the time-shortening flag indicating that the time-shortening state is set, and performs control to transmit a time-shortening state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the positive variation flag nor the short time flag is set.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the pending storage number subtraction designated command (the first pending storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control in the order of the designated command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designated command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing processing or in step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing processing. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (refer to FIG. 7) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing to decide to make a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state, the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-deterministic change state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 7A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When it is in the state, processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at the normal time. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. And, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "the second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 7C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7 (D). 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. 7 (E).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Moreover, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “1”, “3”, “7” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "big hit" is determined, the "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol And, when it is decided to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is decided to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S95). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to a definite changing state or a time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, when it is determined to be "normally a big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the fluctuation indication of specified number of times (100 times with this execution form) ends. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the predetermined number of times of variation display ends. In addition, when it is determined to be "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit", the probability flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the processing for ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

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

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

  If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state (in this embodiment, the time change state is always made when transitioning to the positive change state) Are also transferred (see steps S169 and S170), and if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the type of variation pattern type if there is a probability change state or if it is controlled to only the time saving state). As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, a time-shortening shift pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table for loss for shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, a time-shortening change pattern type determination table for short time is selected. In this case, a variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortening variation may be determined as a variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and if the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined, In the process of step S102, the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, as a table used for determining a variation pattern, a hit variation pattern determination table, or an out variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

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

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

  FIG. 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 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 8) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "a certainty big hit" or not. . Then, when it is neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (ie, when it is “suddenly big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (step S115).

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation process, CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command or second pending storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Note that whether or not the pending storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction specification command has been sent when sending the pending storage number subtraction specification command in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag may be set, and it may be checked in step S1121 whether the pending storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set storage number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. Just do it.

  Next, if the pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been sent, the CPU 56 performs control to send the pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first storage reserve number subtraction designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second storage reserve number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol determination specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the definite variation flag indicating that it is a definite variation state, and the short time flag indicating that it is a short time condition (step S132), and effects control is performed. Control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is “normal jackpot”, the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the big hit start 2 specification command (command A 002 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is a sudden definite big hit, a small hit / sudden positive big hit start specification command (command A 003 (H)) is transmitted. In addition, data indicating the type of jackpot stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer) indicating whether the type of jackpot is “normally jackpot”, “probably outburst jackpot”, or “suddenly outright probability big hit” It is determined based on

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command (command A 003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per large winning opening in the small hit game is also set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time of the sudden big change big hit is set as the open time per one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the 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 when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 specification command (command A 301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is "probable variation big hit", the big hit end 2 specification command (command A 302 (H) And, if it is "Suddenly Certainly Big Variation Big Hit", the small hit / suddenly big variation big hit end specification command (command A 303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

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

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

  Usually, if it is not a big hit (that is, if it is a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets a definite variation flag and shifts to a definite variation state (step S169) and sets a short time flag to shift to a short time condition (Step S170).

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

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for 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 special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing 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 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when transition to special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 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 in the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed stopped until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a gap between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the fact that the start flag is set, based on the fact that the end flag is set. The special symbol display control data may be set to stop and display the stop symbol.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of effect control (step S 701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

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

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S 707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process which is executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, 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 a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If 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). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is any of the big hit start designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit start designated command reception flag according to the received big hit start command (step S622). Specifically, in the case of receiving the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A 001 (H)), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag, and the jackpot start 2 designation command (command A 002 (command A 002 H) If big hit start 2 designated command reception flag is set if received, small hit / sudden definite variation big hit start designated command (command A 003 (H)) received small hit / sudden definite variation big hit Set start specification command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is any of the big hit end designation commands (step S623), the CPU 101 for production control sets a big hit end designated command reception flag according to the received big hit end command (step S624). Specifically, in the case of receiving the jackpot end 1 designation command (command A 301 (H)), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, and the jackpot end 2 designation command (command A 302 (command A 302 H)) If the big hit end 2 specified command reception flag is set if received, small hit / sudden definite variation big hit end specified command (command A 303 (H)) if received small hit / sudden definite variation big hit Set the end designation command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S625). Then, the process proceeds to step S611. For example, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag when the first symbol variation designation command is received, and the second symbol variation designation command when the second symbol variation designation command is received. Set the reception flag.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute 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 by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

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

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

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

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

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

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). In addition, if the setting display screen described later is displayed on the effect display device 9, the effect control CPU 101 erases the setting menu screen (step S813). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets an in-display flag and an operation detection flag which will be described later (step S814). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S815). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted also at the time of power failure recovery (see step S44), but as shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, it is normal time Since, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command is received, it moves to the production design fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation indication of the production design, the fluctuation of the production design only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command The display does not start.

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether a setting menu display flag indicating that the setting menu screen is being displayed is set (step S816). If the setting menu display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S817). Specifically, whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected can be determined by confirming whether or not an operation detection signal has been input from the push sensor 124. If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag indicating that the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S818). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a setting menu screen for setting whether to enable or disable the function of automatic continuous hitting to be described later in the effect display device 9 (step S819). A flag is set during menu display (step S820).

  In this embodiment, the “automatic continuous hit” actually means that the player continuously presses the push button 120 (long press), but the push button 120 is continuously repeated several times. It is a function to detect as being pressed (a state in which a continuous hit (a state in which the push button 120 is pressed and a state in which the push button 120 is not pressed is repeated a plurality of times)). In this embodiment, the button advance notice effect is executed during the variation display of the effect pattern, and the continuous hit of the push button 120 is detected in the button advance notice effect and the advance notice display is displayed. If it is, even if the push button 120 is pressed for a long time in the button preview effect, it is detected as being continuously hit, and a preview display is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the push button 120 is operated during a period in which the variation display of the rendering symbol is not being performed (for example, a period during the customer waiting demonstration display) by executing the processing of steps S817 to S820. The display of the setting menu screen is started, and it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of automatic double hit.

  If the setting menu display flag is set in step S816 (that is, if the setting menu screen is already displayed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the operation detection flag is set (step S821). If the operation detection flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S822). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S823).

  If the operation detection flag is not set in step S821, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S824). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag (step S825). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an automatic continuous hitting effective flag indicating that the automatic continuous hitting function is effective is set (step S826). If the auto continuous hit effective flag is set (that is, if the automatic continuous hit function is set to the enabled state), the effect control CPU 101 resets the automatic continuous hit effective flag, and the automatic continuous hit function is set. It sets to an invalid state (step S827). In addition, if the automatic double hit valid flag is not set (that is, when the automatic double hit function is set to be in an invalid state), the effect control CPU 101 sets the automatic double hit valid flag, and the automatic double hit continuously The function is set to the enabled state (step S 828).

  In this embodiment, when the setting menu screen is being displayed by executing the processing of steps S 824 to S 828, the automatic continuous hitting function is in an enabled state each time the pressing operation by the push button 120 is performed. Switch to the inactive state alternately.

  In this embodiment, when the operation on the setting menu screen is performed by executing the processing of steps S821 to S823, the operation of the push button 120 is performed when the operation of pressing the push button 120 is performed. If it is not detected that the pressing operation has been released once, the next pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected (if the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not released once, the operation detection flag is set. In this state, Y in step S 821 and Y in step S 822 are repeated, and the process does not shift to step S 824. That is, it is possible to eliminate the situation where the push button 120 is long pressed. . Specifically, when the first operation of the push button 120 is performed while the variable design of the production design is not being performed, the display of the setting menu screen is started, and the setting of the function of automatic continuous hitting becomes possible, but after that If the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped and the push button 120 is not operated again, the processing of steps S824 to S828 is not performed, and the setting of the automatic continuous hitting function can not be performed. In addition, even after the processing in steps S824 to S828 has been performed once to switch the enabling / disabling of the function of automatic double hitting, after that, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped and the push button 120 is not operated again. The process of steps S824 to S828 is not performed again, and the setting of enabling or disabling of the function of automatic double hit can not be performed again.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, the processing of step S8001 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when pseudo run is designated by the change pattern command, CPU101 for production control is the chance eye design (for example, "223" and "445" etc.) as a temporary stop symbol of a pseudo run in step S8001. Also, although it is not a reach, a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol whose one symbol is off is also determined. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the CPU for effect control 101 may determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the production symbol based only on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example illustrated in FIG. 28, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops Determine the combination of the production design that the 3 designs are aligned with the same even design as the design. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of the production symbols aligned with the same odd symbols.

  Also, if the received display result specification command indicates "Suddenly positive probability big hit" or "small hit" (if the received display result specification command is the display result 4 specification command or the display result 5 specification command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of “off” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

  For example, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data representing a combination of effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other, the 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.

  In addition, also about a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design. In addition, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) that reminds of being in a definite variation state is also referred to as a definite variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, an even symbol) that reminds of not becoming a definite variation condition is not definite symbol It is also called.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes a notice effect setting process of deciding whether or not to execute various notice effects in the effect display device 9 during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, or setting the effect mode of the notice effect (step S8002). In this embodiment, as described later, the setting of the button advance presentation accompanied by the operation by the push button 120 is performed in the advance presentation setting process. In addition to the button preview effects, other preview effects such as step-up preview effects, mini character preview effects, and movable object preview effects using movable members may be configured to be executable.

  Next, in the case of executing the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a 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 CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) 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 set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

  Note that, when it is determined to execute the advance effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the advance effect in step S8003.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements as effect parts Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8005). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls variable display of the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the fluctuation pattern command The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8007).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect symbol change start process. In the preview effect setting process, the CPU 101 for effect control first performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the button preview effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the button preview effect, and the presence and type of the button preview effect Are determined (step S6501).

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the button advance notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 31 (A) shows a specific example of a button advance notice effect determination table used in the case of a disconnection. Further, FIG. 31 (B) shows a specific example of a button advance notice effect determination table used in the case of a big hit. As shown in FIG. 31, in the button advance notice effect determination table, determination values are allocated to "execute button advance effect A", "execute button advance effect B", and "no button advance effect". There is.

  In this embodiment, when execution of the button preview effect A is determined, if a long press operation of the push button 120 is started during execution of the button preview effect, four seconds after the start of the long press operation Detection of automatic continuous hitting is started when e has elapsed, and during detection by automatic continuous hitting, the number of operations by the push button 120 is treated as being increased by one each time 1.0 seconds elapses. In addition, when execution of the button preview effect B is determined, when the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during execution of the button preview effect, the automatic operation is performed two seconds after the start of the long press operation. The detection by the continuous hit is started, and during the detection by the automatic continuous hit, the number of operations by the push button 120 is treated as being increased by one every 0.5 seconds. In addition, even when any of the button preview effect A and the button preview effect B is executed, when the normal continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 is performed, each time the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected. It is treated as if the number of operations increased by one.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B), in this embodiment, an expectation for a big hit is better when button preview effect B is executed compared to when button preview effect A is executed. Degree (reliability) is high.

  In step S6501, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result 2 specifying command or a display result 3 specifying command in which the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area (see step S 618) usually indicates a big hit or a probability variation big hit. It can be determined whether or not it is a big hit by checking whether it is or not.

  If it is a case of disconnection, the CPU for effect control 101 selects a button advance notice effect determination table for disconnection shown in FIG. 31 (A). In the case of a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 selects a big hit button advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 31 (B). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected button advance effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the button advance effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden positive or negative big hit, the button advance notice effect determination table for out-of-the-box shown in FIG. 31A is selected to determine the presence / absence and type of button advance effect. It shall be. In addition, when it becomes sudden definite big hit or small hit, it may be made to select the button preliminary announcement effect determination table for big hit shown in FIG. 31 (B), or the button preliminary announcement effect only for sudden positive variation big hit or small hit A table may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, two types of button preview effect A and button preview effect B are provided as the types of button preview effects, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, for example, Three or more types of button preview effects may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, even if any of the button preview effect A and the button preview effect B is executed, if the long press operation is performed, the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting is performed. Although the case where it is configured to be performed is shown, other than such a mode, for example, there is also provided a type of button preview effect such that detection of an operation by automatic repeated hitting is not performed even if a long press operation is performed. You may configure it. For example, in the case of providing a kind of effect that the player wants to participate in the operation as much as possible, for example, it is possible to recognize whether or not to be a big hit by the result of the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 Even if it does, detection of the operation due to automatic consecutive strikes may not be performed.

  Then, if the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button advance effect (Y in step S6502), the type of the determined button advance effect (button advance effect A, button advance effect B) is provided in the RAM. Store in the specified storage area (step S6503)

  FIG. 32 to FIG. 34 are flowcharts showing a process (step S802) during effect symbol variation in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation effective period flag indicating that the operation is being performed for the button advance effect is set (step S8106). If the flag is not set during the operation valid period (that is, if it is not during the operation valid period in the button advance notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the button advance notice effect in the advance notice effect setting process (see step S8002). If yes, it is checked whether or not the start timing of the operation valid period in the button advance presentation effect has come (step S8107). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8006 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not the start timing of the operation valid period has come. If it is not the start timing of the operation effective period, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If it is the start timing of the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (for example, 10) to the operation frequency counter for counting the number of times the push button 120 is operated during the operation valid period of the button advance effect. The setting is made (step S8108). In this embodiment, the push button 120 is continuously hit or pressed during the operation period of the button preview effect (for example, 20 seconds from the start of the button preview effect), and the operation number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times). Then, it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied, and the advance notice is displayed. However, in step S8108, a value corresponding to a predetermined number of times for satisfying the operation condition (10 in this example) is the operation number counter Set to

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start the display of the gauge display according to the value of the operation number counter in the effect display device 9 (step S8109). In this example, in step S8109, based on the value of the operation number counter being a predetermined value (10 in this example), the display of the gauge display is started in a mode indicating a full state. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag during the operation valid period (step S8110).

  When the processing of steps S8107 to S8110 is performed, when the start timing of the operation valid period in the button preview effect comes, the execution of the button preview effect is started, and the detection of the operation by the push button 120 is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8111). Specifically, whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected can be determined by confirming whether or not an operation detection signal has been input from the push sensor 124. If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (that is, if the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button advance presentation effect), the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag. (Step S8112). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If the flag is set during the operation valid period (that is, if it is in the operation valid period in the button advance notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 is detecting that the operation by the function of automatic double hit is being detected. It is checked whether the auto consecutive hit in progress flag shown is set or not (step S8113). If the auto consecutive hit flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the operation detection flag is set (step S8114).

  If the operation detection flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8115). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag (step S8116) and subtracts one from the value of the operation number counter (step S8117). In the case where an operation of a predetermined number of times (10 times in this example) is already detected and the value of the operation number counter is already 0, the value of the operation number counter is not subtracted I assume. Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the gauge display on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the value of the operation number counter after the subtraction (step S8118). In step S8118, based on the value of the operation number counter decreasing by 1, the display is updated in such a manner that the scale of the gauge display decreases by one.

  If push button 120 is continuously hit (normal continuous hit which is not automatic continuous hit) during the operation effective period of the button advance effect by execution of the processing of steps S8115 to S8118, one pressing operation of push button 120 is detected Each time the number of operations is counted, the display of the gauge display is updated.

  In this embodiment, when the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected during the effective operation period of the button preview effect, the operation detection flag is set (see step S81116), and the timer interruption thereafter results in N at step S8114. If not, the process proceeds to step S8115, and therefore, if it is not detected that the push operation of the push button 120 has been released once, the next push operation of the push button 120 is not detected (long press If you do not want to

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the auto-continuous-stroke valid flag is set (step S8119). If the auto-continuous-stroke valid flag is not set (that is, if the auto-continuous stroke function is set to be in an invalid state), the process proceeds to step S8138. If the auto continuous hit effective flag is set (that is, if the automatic continuous hit function is set to be enabled), the effect control CPU 101 starts the long press operation and then detects the automatic continuous hit. A value corresponding to the type of button advance presentation effect is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer for measuring the time until the start (step S8120). In this case, for example, if it is decided to execute button preview effect A, the value corresponding to 4 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer, and it is decided to execute button preview effect B. For example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set to the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (see FIG. 31). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If the operation detection flag is set in step S8114, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8121). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is 0 (step S8122). If the value of the auto hit starting time timer is 0, then the flow shifts to step S8138.

  If the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (step S8123), and the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer after subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not it is present (step S8124). If the value of the automatic consecutive hitting start time timer after subtraction is not 0, then the flow shifts to step S8138. If the value of the automatic consecutive hit start time timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if it is time out), the effect control CPU 101 is detecting the operation by the function of the automatic consecutive hit in the effect display device 9 At the same time as the start of the display of the automatic continuous hit indication indicating that is started (step S8125), the automatic continuous hit in progress flag is set (step S8126). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 uses an automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer for measuring the time until one operation is counted during detection of the operation by the automatic consecutive hit function, a value corresponding to the type of the button advance effect. It sets (step S8127). In this case, for example, if it is decided to execute button preview effect A, the value corresponding to 1.0 second is set in the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer, and it is decided to execute button preview effect B If so, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer (see FIG. 31). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  When a predetermined time (in this example, 4 seconds or 2 seconds) elapses after the start of the long press of the push button 120 by execution of the processing of steps S8122 to S8127, the detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit is It is started.

  If the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button advance presentation effect, the operation detection flag is set in step S8112, and the automatic continuous hitting start time timer in step S8120 is not set. As long as the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not temporarily stopped, Y in step S8114, Y in step S8121 and Y in step S8122 will be repeated, and the detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hitting will not be started .

  In this embodiment, the push button 120 detects a pressing operation at the start of the button preview effect in order to eliminate the case where the push button 120 is pressed long before the start of the button preview effect. Although the case where the operation detection flag is set (see steps S8111 and S8112) is shown, the push button 120 is configured to detect the pressing operation and set the operation detection flag from the stage before the start of the button preview effect. May be In this case, after the operation detection flag is set before the start of the button preview effect, if the operation state of the push button 120 is canceled before the start of the button preview effect, the operation detection flag is reset again. It is also good. As such, it may be configured so as to be able to exclude the case where the push button 120 is pressed long before the start of the button preview effect, by any processing mode.

  Also, in this embodiment, as described above, it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of auto-continuous hitting during the period during which the variation of the effect design is not displayed (see steps S824 to S828). When the automatic consecutive hit function is set to be invalid, since the automatic consecutive hit enable flag is in the OFF state, the automatic consecutive hit start time timer is not set in step S8120, so Y in step S8122 It is determined that the process is not performed and the process does not shift to the process after step S8123, and again, the detection of the operation by the function of the automatic double hit is not started.

  If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8121, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8128). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If the automatic consecutive hit flag is set in step S8113 (that is, if the operation is detected by the automatic continuous hit function), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected. (Step S8129). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer (step S8130), and the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer after subtraction becomes zero. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S8131). If the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer after subtraction is not 0, then the flow shifts to step S8138. If the value of the automatic consecutive hit detection interval timer is 0 (ie, if time out), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the operation number counter (step S8132). In the case where an operation of a predetermined number of times (10 times in this example) is already detected and the value of the operation number counter is already 0, the value of the operation number counter is not subtracted I assume. Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the gauge display on the effect display device 9 according to the value of the operation number counter after the subtraction (step S8133). In step S8133, based on the value of the operation number counter decreasing by 1, the display is updated in such a manner that the scale of the gauge display decreases by one.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value according to the type of button advance effect effect to the automatic successive hitting start time timer (step S8134). In this case, for example, if it is decided to execute button preview effect A, the value corresponding to 4 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer, and it is decided to execute button preview effect B. For example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set to the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (see FIG. 31). Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  In this embodiment, when the operation by the function of automatic double hit is being detected, a long press of the push button 120 is actually performed by executing the processing of steps S8129 to S8134. Although the number of operations is counted one by one each time a predetermined time (in this example, 1.0 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses, it is detected that the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed. To be done.

  If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8129, the effect control CPU 101 erases the auto continuous hit display displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8135) and resets the auto continuous hit in progress flag. Step S8136. Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8137). That is, not detecting the pressing operation of the push button 120 in step S8129 is a case where the long pressing operation of the push button 120 is stopped during the detection of the operation by the function of the automatic continuous hitting, so the step S8135 The processing of ~ S8137 is executed to stop the detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit. Then, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S8135 to S8137 immediately when N in step S8129, if the player stops the long press operation during the auto batting, the function of the auto batting immediately is used. Although the case of stopping the detection of operation is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it is configured to shift to the processing of steps S 8135 to S 8137 on condition that the long press operation is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 to 0.5 seconds etc.) during the automatic double hit, and the automatic double hit is performed. If only the hand is released from the push button 120 momentarily, the detection of the operation by the function of the automatic double hit may be continued.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the end timing of the operation effective period in the button advance effect effect has come (step S8138). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8006 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not the end timing of the operation valid period has come. If it is not the end timing of the operation effective period, the process proceeds to step S8145.

  If it is the end timing of the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 101 erases the gauge display displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8139), and if the auto continuous hit display is displayed, The auto continuous hit indication is erased (step S8140). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag during the operation valid period (step S8141), and resets the auto continuous hitting flag and the operation detection flag if the automatic continuous hitting flag and the operation detection flag are set (step S8141) Step S8142). When the automatic continuous hitting start time timer and the automatic continuous hitting detection interval timer are set, the effect control CPU 101 also clears the values of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer and the automatic continuous hitting detection interval timer to zero.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation condition in the button advance effect effect holds (step S8143). Note that, specifically, whether or not the operation condition is satisfied is whether the value of the operation number counter is 0 or not (in this case, the number of times of operation of the push button 120 is 10 times during the operation valid period) It can be determined by confirming whether or not it has been achieved. If the operation condition is satisfied (that is, if the value of the operation number counter is 0 (in this example, if 10 operations have been achieved)), the effect control CPU 101 generates the effect display device At 9, an advance notice display corresponding to the type of button advance notice effect is displayed (step S8144). In this case, for example, if button preview effect A is executed, a character string such as "chance!" Is displayed as a preview, and if button preview effect B is executed, "superheat" is displayed as a preview. Display a string such as "!"

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8145), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8146).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but fanfare production has not yet been performed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (discard symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). In the case where the button preview effect is executed and the advance notice display is displayed on the effect display device 9, the effect control CPU 101 erases the advance notice display.

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control shifts to step S8311. Do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304), and receives the big hit start 1 designated command. A big hit start 1 specified command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 2 specified command received flag indicating that the big hit start 2 specified command has been received, or a small hit / show that the small hit / sudden definite variation big hit start specified command has been received Suddenly, it is confirmed whether the definite variation big hit start designated command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). If the big hit start 1 specified command reception flag, the big hit start 2 specified command received flag, or the small hit / sudden odd change big hit start specified command received flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag. (Step S8306) A process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S8307). The effect control CPU 101 sets the flag if the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / suspicious probability variation big hit start designation command reception flag is set. Reset

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

  If it is determined that neither a big hit nor a small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation specification command reception flag and the second symbol variation specification command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process processing or the fourth symbol process processing (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. If the command reception flag is confirmed, the variation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately). However, for example, since the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both of the effect control process processing and the fourth symbol process processing, as shown in this embodiment, at the time of the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset at the time of, or at the time of the big hit end, in the big hit end effect processing.

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

  Next, a display mode in the case of setting the function of automatic double hit to valid or invalid will be described. FIG. 36 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the display mode in the case of setting the function of automatic double hit to valid or invalid. In FIG. 36, the display screen transitions in the order of (1) (2) (3)...

  As shown in FIG. 36 (1), the last variation display of the rendering symbol is executed in the effect display device 9 in a state where there is no pending storage, and as shown in FIG. 36 (2), based on the passage of the variation time It is assumed that the variation display of the effect pattern is finished. In this case, it is assumed that the next variable pattern display is not started since there is no storage pending even at the end of the variable display mode, and transition to a customer waiting demonstration period or the like is made. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (3), in the effect display device 9, a character string such as "Press the button for setting of automatic double hit!" Is displayed, and enable or disable the automatic double hit function Shall be displayed.

  When the player presses the push button 120 in the state shown in FIG. 36 (3), the display of the setting menu screen is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 36 (4) (see step S819). It becomes possible to set the enable / disable of the function of automatic double hit. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (4), a character string such as "Pressing the button to change enable / disable of automatic double hit" is displayed on the setting menu screen, and a display prompting the player to perform the setting operation of the automatic double hit function is made. Ru. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 36 (4), an option 200 indicating the validity of the function of automatic double hitting on the setting menu screen and a choice 201 indicating the invalidity of the function of automatic double hitting are displayed, and a choice indicating the validity of the function of automatic double hitting It is assumed that 200 is selected.

  Next, when the player presses the push button 120 in a state where the setting menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36 (5), the enabled or disabled state of the function of automatic double hitting is switched. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (5), the case where the function of automatic double hit is switched from the enabled state to the disabled state is shown (Y in step S826, see step S827). Then, when the player further depresses the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 36 (6), the state of the automatic consecutive hitting function is switched between valid and invalid. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (6), there is shown a case where the function of automatic double hit is switched from the disabled state to the enabled state again (N in step S826, see step S828).

  Thereafter, when a new start winning combination occurs, as shown in FIG. 36 (7), the setting menu screen is erased, and the state in which the setting of the automatic continuous hitting function can be enabled or disabled is ended (steps S813 and S814). Reference), the next variable pattern of the production design is started.

  It should be noted that, after the setting of the automatic consecutive hit function is set to be valid or invalid, it may be configured to return to the original setting or to the default setting at a predetermined timing. For example, when the power of the gaming machine is turned off (for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit detects a drop in the voltage of the power supply), or when the next waiting for customer demonstration is displayed, the firing sensor performs the first firing of the gaming ball When or when the touch sensor detects a touch on the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5, etc., the setting for enabling / disabling the automatic double hit function is returned to the original setting or to the default setting. You may do so.

  Next, an effect aspect of the button advance effect will be described. FIG. 37 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode of the button advance effect. In FIG. 37, the modes of the effect screen transition in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, it is assumed that the execution of the button advance notice effect is determined when the variable display of the effect pattern is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (1), when the effect display device 9 is executing variable display of the effect pattern on the left middle, when the start timing of the operation effective period of the button advance notice effect is reached (see step S8107) 37) (2), the effect display device 9 displays a character string 202 such as “Press the button!” And the display of the gauge display 203 is started (see steps S8108 and S8109). Detection of the operation by the push button 120 is started, and as shown in FIG. 37 (2), at the stage when the operation valid period is started, the display of the gauge display 203 is started in a mode showing a full state. In this state, if the push button 120 is continuously hit during the operation effective period, the number of times of operation is one each time the push button 120 is pressed once. Is und (see step S8117), the scale of the gauge display 023 is displayed in such a manner was reduced by one is updated (see step S8118).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (3), it is assumed that the player starts the long-press operation of the push button 120 during the operation valid period. Then, after the start of the long press operation, when a predetermined time (4 seconds or 2 seconds in this example) elapses, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), the display of the auto continuous hit display 204 is started (step S8125) Detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit is started. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 37 (4), a case is displayed where a character string such as "during continuous hit!" Is displayed as the automatic while hit display.

  Then, if the long press of the push button 120 is continued during detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit, the number of times of operation is every time a predetermined time (in this example, 1.0 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses. One is counted (see step S8132), the display is updated in such a manner that the scale of the gauge display 203 is decreased by one (see step S8133), and in practice the push button 120 is being pressed for a long time. However, detection is also performed on the assumption that the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (6), the operation is performed a predetermined number of times (10 in this example) satisfying the operation condition, and the value of the operation number counter becomes 0, so the gauge display 203 becomes empty. It is assumed that the display has been updated to a mode indicating the state of.

  After that, when the end timing of the operation effective period of the button advance effect comes (see step S8138), as shown in FIG. 37 (7), “The character string 202 such as press the button is deleted and the gauge display 203 is also deleted. Also, the auto continuous hit display 204 is erased (see step S8140), and if the operation condition is satisfied by the operation of the push button 120 (in this example, the number of times of operation is 10) 37 (7), the notice display corresponding to the type of the button notice effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see step S8144). In the example shown in FIG. 20, based on the type of the button preview effect being the button preview effect B, a string 20 such as “extensive heat!” There are shown when displayed. When the type of button preview effect is the button preview effect A, for example, a character string such as “chance!” Is displayed as a preview display.

  Next, the detection timing of the operation when the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hit is performed will be described. FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 are explanatory diagrams for describing the detection timing of the operation when the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hit is performed. Among these, FIG. 38 shows the detection timing of the operation when the button advance notice effect A is executed. Further, FIG. 39 shows the detection timing of the operation when the button preview effect B is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, when the player starts the long press operation of the push button 120 after the operation effective period of the button advance presentation effect starts while the variation display of the production symbol is started, the long press operation of the push button 120 is performed. When is started, detection is first performed as if the first operation was performed. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, the case where the pressing operation from the push button 120 is continuously detected since the long pressing operation is performed, but the operation detection flag is set. Therefore, the next operation is not immediately detected (see steps S8114 and S8116).

  Then, when a predetermined time elapses while the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued, the detection of the operation by the function of the automatic double hit is started (see steps S8124 to S8127). In this case, if button preview effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 38, detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started based on continuation of the long press operation of the push button 120 for 4 seconds. Be done. In addition, if button advance notice effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 39, detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for 2 seconds. (See Figure 31).

  Then, if the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued during detection of the operation by the function of automatic continuous hitting, the number of operations is counted one by one each time a predetermined time elapses, and the continuous hit of the push button 120 is Detection is performed as being performed (see steps S8131 to S8134). In this case, if the button advance notice effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 38, the number of operations is counted one by one every 1.0 seconds, and continuous hitting of the push button 120 is performed. Detection is performed as if In addition, if button advance notice effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 38, the number of operations is counted one by one every 0.5 seconds, and continuous hitting of the push button 120 is performed. Detection is performed (see FIG. 31).

  Next, the detection timing of the operation when the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button preview effect will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram for illustrating detection timing of an operation when the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button advance presentation effect.

  If the push button 120 has already been pressed when the operation effective period of the button advance effect starts while the fluctuation display of the effect design is performed, the operation detection flag is immediately set with the start of the operation effective period (step S8121 Y, see step S8128). Then, in this case, as shown in FIG. 40, even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is performed, detection of the operation by the auto function is not performed, and the pressing operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped. Is invalidated (Y in step S8114, Y in step S8121 and Y in step S8222).

  Then, once the pressing operation of the push button 120 is stopped, if the long pressing operation of the push button 120 is started again, the operation by the function of the automatic continuous hitting is performed because the predetermined time has elapsed while the long pressing operation is continued. Detection is started (see steps S8124 to S8127), and if the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued during detection of the operation by the function of automatic double hit, the number of operations is one by one each time a predetermined time elapses After counting, it is detected that the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed, too (see steps S8131 to S8134).

  In the example shown in FIG. 40, the case where the button advance notice effect A is executed is shown, and the detection of the operation by the function of automatic consecutive strikes is based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for 4 seconds. It is shown that the operation is started one by one every 1.0 seconds, and detection is performed on the assumption that the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed. In addition, the case where the button advance notice effect B is executed is shown, and detection of the operation by the function of automatic consecutive strikes is started on the basis that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for 2 seconds, and 0.5 seconds Each time the time has elapsed, the number of operations is counted one by one, and detection is performed as if the continuous hitting of the push button 120 is being performed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the operation detecting means (in this example, the push sensor) capable of detecting the player's operation during the detection effective period (in this example, the operation effective period in the button advance presentation effect) 124), and a predetermined effect (in the present example, when a continuous hit of the push button 120 is detected) when the motion detection means detects a plurality of player's actions continuously in the detection effective period (in this example,). In this example, the notice display in the button notice effect is executed. In addition, even when one action of the player is continuously detected in the detection effective period by the action detection means (in the present example, even when the long press of the push button 120 is detected) A predetermined effect can be executed on the assumption that the player's action of the game has been detected. Then, if the motion detection unit continues to detect one motion of the player before the detection valid period, the detection of the motion is invalidated (see FIG. 40). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately prompt the player to participate in the predetermined effect.

  For example, when the player is playing a game while accidentally putting his hand on the operation means such as the push button 120, or because the baggage is put on the operation means, the operation in the button advance notice is effective. This is a case where the player has no desire to participate in the operation when the operation by the automatic double hit has been detected until the operation means has been continuously turned on before the start of the period. Nevertheless, it will not be appropriate because it will be detected as a continuous strike. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the operation of the operation means is detected before the start of the operation effective period, the predetermined effect of the player (in this example, is appropriately determined by invalidating the detection of the operation). , It is possible to urge participation in the button preview effect).

  In this embodiment, the state that "the player's one action is continued" means that the player continues the pressing operation of the operation means such as the push button 120 without interruption. That is, so-called long press operation and the like correspond, and so-called continuous hit operation and the like are not included.

  Moreover, although the case where the push button 120 was used as an operation means was shown in this embodiment, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as the operation means, when detecting the continuous pushing and pulling operation of the stick controller 122, the function of automatic continuous hitting may be used, or when detecting the continuous pushing and pulling operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122, You may use the function of continuous hitting. When using various operation means as such, the function of automatic double hit can be applied.

  Also, for example, the configuration described in this embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine provided with an infrared sensor or a photosensor for detecting an operation of a player, for example, not only when detecting an operation by the operation means. Good. In this case, for example, when detecting the continuous operation of the player by an infrared sensor or a photo sensor, the function of automatic double hit may be used.

  Moreover, although the case where the advance notice display in the button advance notice effect is performed as the predetermined effect is shown in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the case of effects accompanied by detection of some operation or motion, the function of automatic double hit shown in this embodiment may be used when performing advance effects other than button advance effects. Further, for example, in the case of performing an effect accompanied by detection of some operation or operation as an effect to be executed when the variable display is not being displayed (for example, when the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed) or an effect during the big hit game, You may make it use the function of an automatic double hit in the production | presentation.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when one operation of the player is continuously detected during the detection effective period by the operation detection means, the player's operation is performed plural times in succession. It is possible to set whether or not detection is to be performed (in this example, the function of auto-continuous hitting is enabled or disabled in a period during which the effect symbol is not displayed in a variable display (for example, a period during customer waiting demonstration display) Setting is possible, see FIG. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the detection of the player's actions being performed a plurality of times consecutively at unintended timings from being performed, and to suppress the decrease in interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of auto-continuous hitting in a period in which the variation of the production symbol is not being displayed (for example, a period in the customer waiting demonstration display). Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be possible to set whether the function of automatic double hit is to be enabled or disabled, even during a variable display of a production symbol or during a big hit game. In addition, for example, by switching the setting switch such as the dip switch on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine by the store clerk of the game shop, setting whether to enable or disable the function of automatic double shot You may configure it.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when one operation of the player is continuously detected in the detection effective period by the operation detecting means, the player's operation is continuously performed plural times at different intervals according to the situation. It is assumed that a motion has been detected (in this example, in the case of button preview effect A, the number of times of operation by the push button 120 is increased by one each time 1.0 seconds elapses during detection by automatic double hit) In the case of the button advance notice effect B, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by one each time 0.5 seconds elapses during detection by the automatic continuous hitting. , See Figure 39). Therefore, it is possible to perform a predetermined effect according to the situation.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display is not in progress, it is determined whether the motion of the player is detected by the motion detection means. In this case, even when one operation of the player is continuously performed, it is not determined that the operation of the player has been performed a plurality of times consecutively (in this example, As shown in FIG. 26, when making the setting of enabling / disabling of the automatic double hitting function again, after operating the push button 120 once to switch the enabling / disabling of the automatic double hitting function, the operation of the push button 120 If the user does not operate the push button 120 again, the automatic continuous hit function can not be switched on or off again). Therefore, it is possible to prevent detection of an unintended operation.

  In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, when the variable display is not being performed (for example, when the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed), the operation effect accompanied by the operation by some operation means can be executed. It is also good. Then, the automatic continuous hitting function may be invalidated in the operation effect performed when the variable display is not being performed (however, a normal continuous hitting operation may be detectable).

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, any of a plurality of types of notice effects (in this example, button notice effect A and button notice effect B) can be executed as the predetermined effect, and the detection valid period is detected by the operation detection means. It is assumed that a plurality of player's actions are detected consecutively at different intervals according to the type of the notice effect when the player's one action is continuously detected (in this example, the button In the case of the notice effect A, while the detection by the automatic continuous hit is performed, it is treated as an increase in the number of operations by the push button 120 every 1.0 seconds, and in the case of the button notice effect B, the automatic action is performed. During the detection by the continuous hit, it is considered that the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by one each time 0.5 seconds elapse (see FIG. 31, FIG. 38, and FIG. 39). Therefore, even in the case where the same one action is continuously performed, it is possible to detect the action of the player a plurality of times appropriately and appropriately according to the type of the advance effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the button preview effect B having a short detection interval of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting is expected for the big hit compared to the button preview effect A having a long detection interval ( Confidence level is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the big hit, the shorter the detection interval of the operation by the automatic double hit, and the number of operations is fast with the pitch even when the same long press operation is performed. Since it is counted, it is advantageous in detection by automatic double hit.

  In addition to the mode shown in this embodiment, conversely, an effect with a high degree of expectation (reliability) for a big hit may be configured such that the detection interval of the operation by auto-continuous hitting becomes longer. .

  Further, according to this embodiment, when one operation of the player is continuously detected during the detection effective period by the operation detection means, the player's operation is performed plural times in succession. (In this example, the automatic continuous hitting display 204 shown in FIG. 37) that detection is being performed as if the player's action is being performed a plurality of times continuously while detection is being performed as Display). Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the detection is performed as if the player's operation is being performed a plurality of times continuously while the one operation is being continued, and it is possible to perform the one operation. The player can be encouraged to continue.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the case of displaying a character string such as “during auto hit!” As the auto hit in progress display 204 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when an image imitating an operation means such as a push button is displayed during execution of a button advance presentation effect, the display color of the image may be changed to notify that automatic continuous hitting is in progress. In addition, for example, by changing the image itself displayed during execution of the button advance presentation effect, it may be notified that the automatic continuous hitting is in progress. As such, various notification modes can be considered as long as the player can recognize that the player is in an automatic double hit.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the player's continued one action is started in the detection effective period, the detection as the player's actions being performed plural times in a row is started. (In this example, in the case of button preview effect A, detection by automatic continuous hitting is performed four seconds after the start of the long-press operation of the push button 120). In the case of the button advance notice effect B, detection by automatic consecutive strikes is started two seconds after the start of the long-press operation of the push button 120. See FIGS. 31, 38, and 39.) . As a result, the period until the detection of the player's action being performed a plurality of times consecutively may be different, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the button announcement effect B for which the time from the start of the long press to the start of the detection by the automatic double hit is short is the time until the detection by the automatic double hit is started. As compared with the long-time button preview effect A, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the big hit, the shorter the time from the start of the long press to the start of detection by the auto-continuous strike, and the detection by the auto-continuous strike is started earlier. Therefore, it is advantageous in detection by automatic double hit.

  In addition, not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, but conversely, the effect with high expectation (reliability) for the big hit is configured so that the time until the detection by the automatic double hit starts longer. I don't care.

  In this embodiment, the detection time by the automatic previewing is started according to the type of the button advance presentation effect, as the time until the detection by the automatic continuous hitting is started and the detection interval of the operation in the automatic continuous hitting are different according to the situation. Although the case where the time until it does and detection interval are changed is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, depending on whether the gaming state is a definite change state, a short time state, or a high base state, the time until the detection by the automatic double hit starts or the detection interval of the operation in the automatic double hit may be made different.

  In the following, a modification will be described in which the time until the detection by auto-continuous hitting is started and the detection interval of the operation in auto-continuous hitting differ depending on whether or not the gaming state is the short time state. FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing a modification of the preliminary announcement effect setting process (step S8002). In this modification, in the preview effect setting process, the CPU 101 for production control first controls the gaming state to be only in the short time state after the big hit game (usually based on the big hit, and the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit) After completion of the process, it is checked whether or not it is a definite change state and the case where it is controlled to the short time state (step S6500A). It should be noted that whether or not the gaming state is in the time saving state is, for example, that the time saving state is in progress when the definite variation state background designating command or the time saving state background designating command is received in the command analysis process (see step S704). A flag is set to be set, and in step S6500A, it can be determined by confirming whether the flag is set or not.

  If it is not the time saving state, the effect control CPU 101 selects the button advance notice effect determination table for the normal state (step S6500B). If the time saving state, the effect control CPU 101 selects the button advance notice effect determination table for the time saving state (step S6500C). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the button advance effect determination tables selected in steps S6500B and S6500C, and determines the presence / absence and type of button advance effect (step S6501A).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory view showing a modified example of the button advance presentation effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 42 (A) shows a specific example of the button advance notice effect determination table used in the normal state and when it is out. FIG. 42 (B) shows a specific example of a button advance notice effect determination table used in the normal state and in the case of a big hit. Further, FIG. 42C shows a specific example of the button advance notice effect determination table used when the time saving state and the disconnection occur. FIG. 42 (D) shows a specific example of a button advance notice effect determination table used in the case of a short time and a big hit.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B), in this modification, only the button preview effect A can be executed when the button preview effect is executed in the normal state. Therefore, in this modification, when the button advance notice effect is executed in the normal state, the long press operation is started when the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the execution of the button advance notice effect. When 4 seconds have elapsed, detection by automatic continuous hitting is started, and during detection by automatic continuous hitting, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 120 increased one by one every 1.0 second.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 42C and 42D, in this modification, only the button preview effect B can be executed when the button preview effect is executed in the time saving state. Therefore, in this modification, when the button advance notice effect is executed in the short time state, when the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the execution of the button advance effect, the long press operation is started. When 2 seconds have passed, detection by automatic continuous hitting is started, and during detection by automatic continuous hitting, the number of times of operation by the push button 120 is treated as being increased by one each time 0.5 seconds elapses.

  The processes of steps S6502 and S6503 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  According to the modification shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, when the average variation time is controlled to be short, the time until detection by auto-continuous hitting can be shortened while being controlled by auto-continuous hitting Since the detection interval of the operation can be shortened, it is possible to realize the detection by the automatic consecutive hit according to the game state. In particular, in the case where there is an advance notice effect that can be performed in both the normal state and the short time state of the gaming state, even if the average change time is short, the advance effect In the above, the automatic continuous hit detection can be appropriately performed, so that it is possible to appropriately execute the notice effect that can be performed in both the normal state and the short time state.

  In addition, according to the type of advance notice effect shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the time to start the detection by automatic double hit and the mode in which the detection interval of the operation in automatic double hit is different, and in the modified example of FIG. Depending on the game state shown, the time until the detection by the automatic double hit starts and the detection interval of the operation in the automatic double hit may be configured in combination as appropriate.

  In addition, as another example of changing the time until the detection by the automatic double hit starts and the detection interval of the operation in the automatic double hit according to the situation, for example, the timing when the long press operation is started during the operation valid period of the button advance presentation effect In accordance with the above, the time until the detection by the automatic double hit starts or the detection interval of the operation in the automatic double hit may be made different. For example, when the long press operation is started at an early stage in the operation valid period, the time until the detection by the automatic double hit starts is extended and the detection interval of the operation by the automatic double hit is lengthened while the operation valid period When the long press operation is started at a late stage, the time until the detection by the automatic continuous hit is started may be shortened and the detection interval of the operation by the automatic continuous hit may be shortened. With such a configuration, even if the long press operation is started at a late timing during the operation effective period, the detection by the automatic continuous hit can be appropriately performed.

Second Embodiment
In a gaming machine capable of performing an effect accompanied by an operation by an operation means such as a push button, an end notification may be performed to end the detection effective period of the operation of the operation means. Hereinafter, a second embodiment configured to perform notification of the end of the detection effective period of the operation of the operation means will be described.

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

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 selects an operation effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command, and executes processing in accordance with the selected operation effect pattern, thereby performing button effects accompanied by an operation, etc. Run. In this embodiment, as the operation effect pattern, operation effect pattern BT-1, BT-2-1, BT-2-2, BT-3-1, BT3-2, BT-4-1, BT- 4-2, BT-5, BT-6, BT-7-1, BT-7-2, BT-8, etc. shall be used.

  Among the operation effect patterns, details of the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 will be described as an example using FIGS. 43, 44, and 45. FIG. 43 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-2, BT-3). FIG. 44 is an explanatory view illustrating display of (a) small button and small gauge, and (b) an explanatory view illustrating display of large button and large gauge. FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation effect in the operation effect pattern (BT-2). The operation effect pattern BT-2 generally represents the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2, and the operation effect pattern BT-3 is the operation effect pattern BT-3-. 1 and BT-3-2 are comprehensively expressed.

In the operation effect patterns of BT-2-1 and BT-2-2, small buttons and small gauges are displayed, and "zero gauge value display" is displayed by button operation. The details of the “gauge value zero display” will be described later. Furthermore, the production | presentation aspect which performs cut-in production is illustrated. The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 is the difference in the type of cut-in effect displayed after the button operation. The cut-in effect refers to a display effect which causes the display of the effect display device 9 to be interrupted and inserted. In the operation effect pattern BT-2-1, a "cut-in effect (blue)" is displayed in which an image with a bluish background is displayed, while in the operation effect pattern BT-2-2, an image with a reddish background is displayed "Cut in effect (red)" is displayed.
Each cut-in effect is determined based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command.

  In this embodiment, in the case of non-reach loss, the rate at which the operation effect pattern BT-2-1 is determined is 25%, whereas the rate at which the operation effect pattern BT-2-2 is determined is 5 %, And the ratio at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed is higher than the ratio at which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed (exemplified by 5 times in the present embodiment). In addition, the ratio at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed is set higher than the ratio at which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed even for the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. On the other hand, with regard to the normal reach big hit and the super reach big hit, the rate at which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed is set higher or the same as the rate at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed. That is, when the cut-in effect (red) is displayed (operation effect pattern BT-2-2), when the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed when the possibility of the final determined symbol being displayed being a big hit is displayed (operation effect) It is higher than the pattern BT-2-1). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit by the effect that the cut-in effect (red) is displayed.

Next, the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-2) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 43 shows the operation of the operation effect pattern BT-2 and BT-3, but since the operation effect pattern BT-2 and the operation effect pattern BT-3 have the same operation timing chart, the operation effect is shown here The timing chart of the pattern BT-2 will be described, and the description of the timing chart of the operation effect pattern BT-3 will be omitted.
In the following description, the operation effect pattern is described as “BT-2” for the effect mode common to the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2.

  In FIG. 43, the time represented by tn (n = 0, 2, 20, 22 to 25) represents a timer set value for controlling the progression of the operation effect performed by the operation effect pattern BT-2. As for the operation effect, the execution time of each effect mode is controlled depending on whether or not the operation effect timer for which each timer setting value is set has timed out. Details of control by time-out of the operation effect timer will be described later.

A period of t0 to t2 indicates a variable display period. All the operation effect patterns illustrated in the present embodiment will be described as effects to be executed during the variable display period.
"At the start of the button effect" corresponds to t20 in FIG. “At the time of button presentation start” is, for example, a timing before reaching after the fluctuation display period is started in the present embodiment. At t20, an operation effect defined by the item "at the start of button operation" is performed. That is, at t20, the effect control CPU 101 displays the small button on the effect display device 9, and further displays the initial value of the small gauge. Here, the mode of the small button and the small gauge displayed on the effect display device 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 44 (a), the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are displayed on the effect display device 9. In the effect display device 9, the effect symbols being changed are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In the present embodiment, the case where the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are superimposed on the effect pattern during variation is illustrated.
The small button 5BS is an image that suggests pressing of the push button 120 that is the operation means. Since the player can be urged to press the push button 120 by displaying the small button 5BS, the small button 5BS functions as a means for performing a promotion effect.
The small gauge 5GS represents a button valid period indicating that pressing of the push button 120 is valid. The small gauge 5GS produces an effect that the length of the gauge becomes shorter as the button validity period progresses (elapses or decreases). The small gauge 5GS is displayed by a small gauge value 5GS1 illustrated in a solid portion in FIG. 44A and a small gauge reduction value 5GS0 illustrated in a blank portion.
The small gauge value 5GS1 indicates, in the small gauge 5GS, an operation of gradually decreasing from the right side to the left side in FIG. 44 (a) as the button valid period progresses. The small gauge value 5GS1 is an index for notifying the player of the remainder of the button valid period. That is, the length (size) of the small gauge value 5GS1 represents the length of the effective period, and the player can be urged to press the push button 120.
On the other hand, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 indicates an operation of gradually increasing from the right side to the left side in FIG. 44 (a) by the decrease of the small gauge value 5GS1 with the progress of the button valid period. The small gauge decrease value 5GS0 can also notify the remainder of the button valid period in the same manner as the small gauge value 5GS1.

Returning to FIG. 43 again, the period from t20 to t22 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the operation effect pattern BT-2.
The small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS whose initial value is displayed at t20 performs the operation effect defined by the item "button not operated state" when the push button 120 is not pressed. That is, the effect control CPU 101 gradually decreases the small gauge value 5GS1 with the elapse of the button valid period. By displaying the small gauge value 5GS1 which gradually decreases, it is possible to inform the player of the transition of the button valid period.

  t22 is a time indicating the timing of the end of the button valid period. If the player does not press the push button 120 before the time t22 elapses, an operation effect defined by the item “button not operated” is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 101 causes the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS to be erased after displaying the small gauge 5GS until the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases to 0 (until display is stopped). I do. In the present embodiment, when the player does not press the push button 120 and the button effective period ends, the cut-in effect is not performed. However, other effect modes may be implemented when the button valid period ends.

On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 120 at t21 which is a period of the button valid period t20 to t22, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes that the operation on the operation means is completed. Further, after the operation on the operation means is completed, the effect control CPU 101 ignores the pressing of the push button 120 in the period of t21 to t22.
Here, that the effect control CPU 101 ignores pressing of the push button 120 means that the effect control CPU 101 does not execute any processing according to pressing of the push button 120 even if the push button 120 is pressed. However, when the push button 120 is pressed in the period from t21 to t22, the effect control “after button operation” described below may not be performed, and the effect control CPU 101 may perform other processing.

  When the player presses the push button 120 at t21 during a period from t20 to t22, from t23, the effect mode defined by the item “after button operation” is started. That is, the effect control CPU 101 displays the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS at t23, erases the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS, and further performs a cut-in effect.

  In the present embodiment, the timing for displaying "zero gauge value display" and the timing for erasing the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are described as the same, but the timing for displaying "gauge value zero display", small The timing for erasing the button 5BS and the timing for erasing the small gauge 5GS are arbitrary timings. For example, the timing of erasing the small button 5BS may be simultaneous with or different from the pressing of the push button 120. It is common in all of the following presentation modes that the timing to display "display zero gauge value", the timing to erase the small button 5BS, and the timing to erase the small gauge 5GS are arbitrary .

The “gauge value zero display” is an aspect of the operation effect after the button operation. “Gage value zero display” is a display mode in which the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS displays 0 in the small gauge 5GS. That is, the "zero gauge value display" in the small gauge 5GS is a display mode that does not include the small gauge value 5GS1 but includes only the small gauge decrease value 5GS0. Further, the “gauge value zero display” is a display mode in which the large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL displays 0 in the large gauge 5GL described later. That is, the “gauge value zero display” in the large gauge 5GL is a display mode that does not include the large gauge value 5GL1 but includes only the gauge decrease value 5GS0. In the following description, "the gauge value zero display" includes both the case of the small gauge 5GS and the case of the large gauge 5GL. Further, the "gauge value" includes both the small gauge value 5GS1 and the large gauge value 5GL1.
The “gauge value zero display” is an effect mode when a display in which the gauge value is 0 is performed. As an effect mode when the display in which the gauge value is 0 is performed, for example, the display in which the gauge value is 0 may be instantaneously performed from the gauge value before the push button 120 is pressed.
Further, the effect mode when the display in which the gauge value is 0 may include a predetermined effect mode when the display in which the gauge value is 0 is performed. For example, the decrease rate of the gauge value when displaying the gauge value of 0 may be displayed faster than the decrease rate of the gauge value when the push button 120 is not pressed. In addition, the effect mode when the display in which the gauge value is 0 is performed may include other display modes other than the decrease speed of the gauge value. For example, the small scale 5GS or the large scale 5GL may be added with a predetermined decoration or the like.
The "gauge value zero display" may be displayed by switching the displayed image to another image.

In the present embodiment, the operation effect after the button operation is started from t23. t23 illustrates the case where the push button 120 is pressed at the same time as t21. However, t23 may be set after a predetermined delay time has elapsed from t21. The predetermined delay time may be set in advance as a delay time of t23.
In the following description, the time tn in which the numbers of n are different indicates that setting can be performed separately.

At t23, the "gauge value zero display" of the small gauge 5GS is displayed. The "gauge value zero display" is displayed instead of the small gauge 5GS display in which the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases in the period from t20 to t21, so the player can easily change the display of the small gauge value 5GS1. It becomes recognizable. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the gauge value of the small gauge 5 GS becomes 0 by pressing the push button 120, and the operation on the operation means is completed by pressing the push button 120 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is pushed It becomes easy to recognize that the button 120 has been pressed.
In addition, since “the gauge value zero display” can notify the player that the button valid period has ended, the player is less likely to operate the use of the push button 120, and the operation to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. It is possible to reduce the physical load.
In the present embodiment, the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS based on the pressing of the push button 120 is the same as the gauge value display of the small gauge 5GS when the button valid period ends without pressing the push button 120. Although the case where the display is performed is illustrated, the display mode in which the gauge value of the small gauge 5 GS indicates 0 may be changed between when the push button 120 is pressed and when the button valid period ends without being pressed.

At t24, the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are erased, and a cut-in effect is displayed. Therefore, "Display gauge value zero" is displayed for a period of t23 to t24. The display period t23 to t24 may be set in advance as the display time. Assuming that the display time is a fixed value set in advance, if t23 fluctuates based on the timing of pressing the push button 120, the time of t24 when the display period ends fluctuates according to the fluctuation of t23. In addition, when the value of t24 at which the display period ends is a fixed value, it is possible to change the display time according to the change of t23 which is the timing of pressing the push button 120.
By displaying “gauge value zero display” for a period of t23 to t24, it becomes possible for the player to recognize “gauge value zero display”. The depression of the push button 120 makes it easier for the player to recognize the completion of the operation on the operation means, as compared to the case where the small gauge 5 GS is erased without performing the “gauge value zero display”.

In the present embodiment, after the display of “display zero gauge value” which is the end notification means, the case of performing the cut-in effect as the button operation effect from t24 is illustrated. That is, after the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS including the display of "display of gauge value zero" are erased, the cut-in effect is displayed.
However, the timing at which the button operation effect is performed is not limited after the display of the end notification means. For example, the button operation effect may be performed simultaneously with the end notification. Also, the button operation effect may be performed prior to the end notification.
Therefore, either of the start of the button operation effect and the start of the end notification may come first, or may be simultaneous. Further, the end of the button operation effect and the end of the end notification may come first, or may be simultaneous.
Further, when the button operation effect and the end notification are simultaneously performed, for example, the display of the cut-in effect which is the button operation effect and the display of the "gauge value zero display" which is the end notification are simultaneously performed. Here, both of the display of the cut-in effect and the display of the “gauge value zero display” may be simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 9, or one of the displays overlays the other display. You may display only the display of For example, instead of deleting the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS, the cut-in effect display is overlaid on the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS display to cut the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS displayed. It can be made to hide by the display of the in effect.

  The cut-in effect is displayed for a period of t24 to t25. In the present embodiment, the case where the small gauge 5GS is erased and the cut-in effect is started at t24 is exemplified, but the time when the small gauge 5GS is erased and the time when the cut-in effect is started are separately set You may Moreover, although the case where a cut-in effect was displayed by the fixed length of the period of t24-t25 was demonstrated, you may make variable-time the time of a cut-in effect. For example, the time of t25 when the cut-in effect ends may be matched with t2 when the variable display time ends, and the cut-in effect may continue to be displayed until the variable display period ends. Since the start of the cut-in effect is determined by the timing of pressing the push button 120, the time of the cut-in effect has a variable length at the timing of pressing the push button 120. That is, the time of cut-in effect becomes longer as the pressing timing of the push button 120 is earlier, and becomes shorter as it is later.

  Next, an example of the operation effect of the operation effect pattern (BT-2) will be described using FIG. FIG. 45 illustrates the operation effects displayed on the effect display device 9 in time series shown in FIGS. 45 (a) to 45 (g).

  FIG. 45A shows the state after the start of the variable display period in the period from t0 to t20 described with reference to FIG. 43 and before the small button 5BS and the like are displayed. In the effect display device 9, the effect symbols being changed are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

  FIG. 45 (b) shows an effect mode at the start of button effect production at t20. On the effect display device 9, the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS whose initial display is the gauge value are superimposed and displayed on the effect pattern being changed displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In the initial display, the small gauge 5GS displays the gauge value 5GSS1 as the maximum value, and does not display the small gauge decrease value 5GS0.

  FIGS. 45 (c) to 45 (d) show that the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS gradually decreases with the passage of time. The small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases from the right side to the left side in the figure, and the small gauge value 5GS1 in FIG. 45 (d) becomes smaller than the small gauge value 5GS1 in FIG. 45 (c). The effect mode of gradually reducing the small gauge value 5GS1 can be performed by reducing and displaying the pixels in the vertical direction of the effect display device 9 by one line. However, the effect mode of gradually reducing the gauge value is not limited to this display method, as long as it allows the player to recognize that the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases.

  FIG. 45E shows that the push button 120 has been pressed at t21. The illustration on the right side of FIG. 45 (e) indicates that the push button 120 has been pressed by the player. By pressing the push button 120, the effect of gradually reducing the small gauge value 5GS1 is ended.

  FIG. 45 (f) represents “a zero gauge value display” in which the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS is 0 at t23. In the present embodiment, when the push button 120 is pressed at t21, “zero gauge value display” is immediately performed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the display of the small gauge 5GS has changed. By performing “gauge value zero display” in response to pressing of the push button 120, it is possible to notify the player that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has received pressing of the push button 120.

  FIG. 45 (g) shows that the small gauge 5GS is erased at t24 and the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed. The cut-in effect is displayed superimposed on the effect pattern during the change. When the operation effect pattern is BT2-1, a cut-in effect (blue) is displayed, and when the operation effect pattern is BT2-2, a cut-in effect (red) is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode of displaying the cut-in effect 5CE after displaying the "gauge value zero display" has been described, but the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed without displaying the "gauge value zero display". May be The degree of expectation described above may be changed in the case of displaying “the gauge value zero display” and the case in which the “gauge value zero display” is not displayed.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 executes an operation effect process for executing an operation effect in the effect symbol variation process (step S802). FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation effect process. In step S571, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the operation effect execution flag is set (step S571). In this embodiment, the operation effect execution flag is set when an operation effect pattern (in the main run, an operation effect pattern other than the operation effect pattern BT-1) having an operation effect is selected). When the operation effect execution flag is not set (step S571: NO), the operation effect process is ended.

On the other hand, when the operation effect execution flag is set (step S571: YES), it is determined whether the operation effect timer is in operation (step S572). The operation effect timer is a timer that is started in step S583 after the operation effect is started in step S582 described later.
If the operation effect timer is not in operation (step S572: NO), it is determined whether the zero display timer is in operation (step S573). The zero display timer is a timer that starts “gauge value zero display” in step S581 described later and starts in step S583.
If the zero display timer is not in operation (step S 573: NO), it is determined whether the button valid timer is in operation (step S 574). The button display timer is a timer started in step S576 when button display and gauge display are performed in step S577 described later.

If the button valid timer is not in operation (step S574: NO), it is determined whether it is the button display timing (step S575). The button display timing is timing to display the small button 5BS (or 5BL which may be a large button) and the small gauge 5GS (or large gauge 5GL) shown by t20 in FIG. When it is not the button display timing (step S575: NO), the operation effect process is ended.
For example, in the operation effect pattern BT-2 shown in FIG. 43, t20 which is a button display timing is set as a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from t0 which is a start time of the variable display period. In the process of step S575, it is determined whether the effect control process timer has counted t20. Accordingly, the determination in step S575 is NO during the period from t0 to t20 in FIG. The button display timing is the same for other operation effect patterns.

  On the other hand, when it is the button display timing (step S575: YES), the button valid timer is started (step S576). By starting the button valid timer, the button valid timer is in operation. The button valid timer, for example, counts a button valid period shown by t20 to t22 in FIG.

After executing the processing of step S576, button display and gauge display are performed on the effect display device 9 (step S577). The timer value of the button valid timer is gradually subtracted by a subtraction process described later with reference to FIG. The small gauge 5GS or the large gauge 5GL displayed in step S577 refers to the timer value of the button valid timer in a process not shown, and the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS or the small gauge 5GS according to the referenced timer value of the button valid timer. The value of the large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL is displayed. Therefore, when the timer value of the button valid timer is gradually subtracted, the small gauge value 5GS1 or the large gauge value 5GL1 is displayed so as to be gradually shortened.
After the process of step S577 is performed, the operation effect process is ended. In the process of step S577, for example, the small button 5BS (or the large button 5BL), the small gauge 5GS (or the large gauge 5GL), or the like illustrated in FIG. 45B and the like are displayed.

On the other hand, in the process of step S574, when the button valid timer is in operation (step S574: YES), the timer value of the button valid timer is decremented by one. By subtracting the timer value by one, the gauge value displayed based on the timer value is also decremented by one. In the present embodiment, although the timer value of the button valid timer is decremented by one, for example, the timer value may be decremented by 2 or more. The larger the value to be subtracted, the faster the reduction of the gauge value can be.
In the present embodiment, the time counting in the button valid timer is performed by a subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted each time the process of step S578 is executed. That is, the operation effect process is repeated, and when the number of times the process of step S578 is repeated reaches the value set in the button valid timer, a timeout occurs.
After executing the processing of step S574, it is determined whether the button valid timer has timed out (step S579). When the button valid timer times out, for example, in FIG. 43, t22 elapses without the player operating the push button 120 during the button valid period.

If the button valid timer times out (step S579: YES), the small button 5BS (or the large button 5BL) displayed on the effect display device 9 erases the display such as the small gauge 5GS (or the large gauge 5GL) (step S584) . After executing the processing of step S584, the button effect end setting is performed (step S585). Perform button production end setting. The button effect end setting is a setting for canceling the operation effect. For example, the operation effect execution flag is reset. The button effect end setting may include, for example, an effect mode for displaying an image indicating that the push button 120 is not operated. After the process of step S585 is performed, the operation effect process ends.
In addition, the timing which erase | eliminates "gauge value zero display" is arbitrary. For example, when the button valid timer has timed out, the "gauge value zero display" may not be erased in step S584, and the display may be continued for a predetermined period.

On the other hand, if the button valid timer has not timed out (step S579: NO), it is determined whether the push button 120 has been operated (step S580). The operation of the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124, and the effect control CPU 101 determines. In the present embodiment, when the push button 120 is pressed once, the operation on the operation means is completed, and it is determined that the operation has been performed in the process of step S580.
When the push button 120 has not been operated (step S 580: NO), the operation effect process is ended.

On the other hand, when the push button 120 is operated (step S 580: YES), “zero gauge value display” of the small gauge 5 GS (or the large gauge 5 GL) displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed (step S 581). ). In the present embodiment, “Gage value zero display” is displayed immediately after the operation of the push button 120.
After the process of step S581 is executed, next, an operation effect execution start process is performed (step S582). The operation effect execution start process is a process of starting an operation effect in each operation effect pattern.

  Here, an example of the operation effect execution start process in the process of step S 582 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-2 to BT-4).
In the process of step S582 of FIG. 47, the cut-in effect is started to be executed (step S1621). In the cut-in effect, a cut-in effect (blue) or a cut-in effect (red) is performed according to the type of the operation effect pattern. When the process of step S1621 is executed, the process of step S582 ends.
For example, in FIG. 43, the cut-in effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 during a period from t24 to t25. When the player presses the push button 120 at t21, the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is started from t23. The cut-in effect is displayed after the "gauge value zero display" is erased at t24. That is, the start of execution of the cut-in effect means that the clocking for the cut-in effect display is started from t23. The cut-in effect starts counting time from t23 and is displayed from t24.

Returning to FIG. 46 again, after step S 582 is executed, the zero display timer is started, the operation effect timer is started, and the button valid timer is reset (step S 583). After the process of step S 583 is performed, the operation effect process ends.
The zero display timer is started from the display start of "gauge value zero display" and counts the display period of "gauge value zero display". In addition, the operation effect timer is a timer for clocking the time for the cut-in effect, the speech effect, and the effect effect for the feature effect, and the cut-in effect, the speech effect, and the effect start time and effect period for the feature effect Count. The start of the zero display timer and the operation effect timer is, for example, t23 in FIG.
The reset of the button valid timer is a process of resetting the button valid period in response to pressing of the push button 120. The button valid period starts at step S576 described above and ends when the push button 120 is pressed. By resetting the button valid timer, the button valid timer is stopped, and in the process of step S574, it is determined that the button valid timer is not in operation. The button valid timer is reset, for example, at t21 in FIG. 43, and t21 to t22 are not in the button valid period.

In the process of step S573, when the zero display timer is operating (step S573: YES), the timer value of the zero display timer is decremented by 1 (step S586). While the zero display timer is in operation, "gauge value zero display" is displayed. After executing the process of step S586, it is determined whether the zero display timer has timed out (step S587). When the zero indication timer times out, it is, for example, whether or not time counting has been started from t23 in FIG. 43 and time t24 is reached.
If the zero display timer has timed out (S587: YES), the display of the small button 5BS (or the large button 5BL) and the display of the small gauge 5GS (or the large gauge 5GL) are erased (step S588), and the operation effect processing is performed. finish.
On the other hand, when the zero display timer has not timed out (S587: NO), the operation effect processing is ended.

In the process of step S572, when the operation effect timer is operating (step S572: YES), the timer value of the operation effect timer is decremented by 1 (step S589). After executing the processing of step S589, it is determined whether the operation effect timer has timed out (step S590). The operation effect timer starts at step S583 and counts the execution time of the operation effect. The operation effect timer, for example, starts from t23 in FIG. 43 and performs timing for performing a cut effect in a period from t24 to t25.
If the operation effect timer has not timed out (step S590: NO), the process of step S573 indicated by connector A is performed. That is, during the operation effect, in the process of step S572, it is determined that the operation effect timer is in operation (step S572: YES) and the processes of step S580 are repeatedly performed.
If the operation effect timer has timed out (step S590: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation effect is continued (step S591). Information on whether to continue the operation effect is included in the effect control pattern of the operation effect pattern. The case of continuing the operation effect is the case where there are a plurality of button valid periods. In the case where there are a plurality of button valid periods, an operation effect to urge the player to press the push button 120 a plurality of times is performed.
If the operation effect is continued (step S591: YES), the process of step S576 indicated by connector B is executed. That is, when the operation effect is continued, the button valid timer is started again (step S576), and the button gauge is displayed (step S577).
On the other hand, when the operation effect is not continued (step S591: NO), the operation effect flag, the button operation timer, the zero display timer, and the operation effect timer are reset (step S592). After the process of step S592 is performed, the operation effect process ends.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the player is notified of a detection effective period in which the detection of the player's action by the action detecting means is effective (in the present example, the small gauge value shown in FIG. 44). 5GS1, large gauge value 5GL1, etc. are displayed, and when the detection effective period ends, an end notification indicating the end of the detection effective period is issued (in this example, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 shown in FIG. Display a large gauge reduction value. Then, when the operation detection means detects the player's action until the detection valid period ends, the end notification is performed (in this example, if the operation is detected even before the end of the detection valid period, as shown in FIG. Display the small gauge reduction value 5GS0 shown in f), or may be a large gauge reduction value display). Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the detection valid period has ended based on the detection of the player's action.

  The configuration for performing the end notification described in this embodiment can be combined appropriately with the configuration for detecting the operation by the automatic double hit shown in the first embodiment to constitute a pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the player's operation on the operation means, the case where the operation on the operation means is completed by pressing the push button 120 once has been exemplified. The completion of the operation on the operation means is not limited to this.

Aspect of [Operating Means Capable of Player Operation] As an operating means operable by the player, for example, a stick controller 122 can be used. Further, a player detection sensor can be provided as an operation means operable by the player.
The player detection sensor may detect the player in place of the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 or in combination with the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120. Also, a plurality of player detection sensors may be used in combination.

The detection target of the player detection sensor may be, for example, the approach of the player's body, the movement of the player's body, or the voice of the player.
As the detection target, the approach of the player's body or the motion of the player's body, for example, the approach of the player's hand, the contact of the player's hand, the player waving his hand or holding his hand The movement of a hand, a facial expression of the player such as the player's smile or the player's opening, a gesture using the player's body, or the like may be used.
As the player detection sensor, for example, a proximity sensor, a television camera, a radar device or the like can be used.
For example, the proximity sensor can detect an approach or separation of a part of the player's body. The proximity sensor may use a capacitance sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like.
Also, the television camera can detect facial expressions, gestures, and the like of the player's face by analyzing an image obtained by photographing the player's body. The television camera can use one or more cameras.
The radar device can detect the approach or separation of a part of the player's body.
A microphone can be used to detect the player's voice. The microphone can detect the player's voice and the player's operation near the microphone (for example, tapping sound).
As described above, the operation means may be one that the player contacts and operates as long as the player can operate, or the player may operate without contact.

Aspect of [Operation Detection Means Capable of Detecting the Operation of the Player] On the other hand, the operation detection means capable of detecting the operation of the player may be any one as long as it detects the "operation" of the player. The player's actions can include actions that the player explicitly performs and actions that the player does not explicitly.
The action that the player explicitly detects by the action detection means is the action in which the player explicitly operates the operation means, and the case where the player does not explicitly operate the operation means It can include actions. The operation in which the player explicitly operates the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player presses the push button 120 and an operation in which the player brings his hand closer to the infrared proximity sensor. Further, the operation in the case where the player does not explicitly operate the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player makes a predetermined gesture on the television camera and an operation in which a predetermined facial expression is made.
The action that the player detected by the action detection means does not explicitly perform is, for example, the presence of the player detected by the television camera or the proximity sensor. For example, the motion detection unit may detect the presence or absence of the player's seat using a television camera or an infrared sensor.

[The effect according to the operation of the operation means] In this embodiment, the effect mode after the button operation is exemplified as the effect according to the operation of the operation means, but the effect according to the operation of the operation means is this It is not limited.
For example, in this embodiment, although the presentation aspect of the operation presentation performed in the variable display period which is a variable display of the production design is described, the operation presentation in a period other than the variable display period may be executed. For example, the operation presentation can be performed in a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, or the like.

[Informing means for notifying the player of the effective period]
In this embodiment, a mode in which the gauge value of the gauge (small gauge 5GS or large gauge 5GL) is gradually decreased is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a notifying means for notifying the player of the effective period. The notifying means for notifying the player of the effective period is not limited to this.
For example, instead of decreasing the gauge value of the gauge with the passage of the effective period as an informing means, the balloon is inflated with the passage of the effective period, and the effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 by displaying the effect that the balloon is broken with the end of the effective period. The period may be informed to the player.
Further, as notification means, sand of sandglass is dropped with the lapse of the effective period, and the effect display device 9 is notified of the effective period by displaying the effect that the falling of the sand ends with the end of the effective period. It is also good.
Furthermore, as a notification means, the insects eat the apple with the lapse of the effective period, and the effect period is notified to the player by displaying on the effect display device 9 the effect that the apple is consumed at the end of the effective period. May be
The player may be notified of the effective period by changing the lighting state of the game effect lamp 9. For example, by changing the lighting state of the lamp provided on the push button 120 from the slowly blinking state to the rapidly blinking state, the player can be notified of the effective period.
Also, the effective period may be notified to the player by the sound output from the speaker 27.

[End notification means for giving an end notification]
In this embodiment, an aspect in which the gauge value zero display is displayed on the effect display device 9 is exemplified as the end notification means for performing the end notification, but the end notification means for performing the end notification is not limited to this.
For example, in the case where the notification means displays a change such as a balloon or an hourglass, the end notification differs in the effect mode depending on the mode of the notification means. For example, when the notification means displays a change in the balloon, the end notification may indicate that the balloon has burst, the balloon has disappeared, and the like.
Further, the display mode of the notification means when the effective period is ended without performing the operation on the operation means may be the same as the display mode of the end notification or may be another display mode.
In this embodiment, when the player performs an operation between the display of the gauge when the button effective period ends without pressing the push button 120 in the informing means and the effective period in the end informing means ends. The display of "the gauge value zero display" illustrated the case where it is the same display mode.
However, the "gauge value zero display" may be a display mode different from the display of the gauge when the button valid period ends. For example, the color, shape, decoration, etc. of “zero gauge value display” can be displayed differently from the display of the gauge when the button valid period ends. The game effect lamp 9 may be turned on in a mode different from that at the end of the button valid period together with the display of “gauge value zero display”, and sound may be output from the speaker 27.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the notification means notifies the player of the effective period by the operation of the indicator indicating the progress of the effective period, and the operation is performed when the player operates during the period until the effective period ends. Although the case where the indicator may be operated in a manner different from that when not performing the above is illustrated, this is an example.
In this embodiment, as the notification means for notifying the player of the effective period, the operation of decreasing the gauge value of the gauge is exemplified as the operation of the indicator, but the operation of the indicator is not limited to this. For example, an operation of changing the color of the gauge may be performed as an index. The change in color is, for example, a change in lightness, saturation, transparency and the like of the display of the gauge. For example, when a figure or the like is displayed as the gauge value, an effect may be performed such that the figure or the like is not displayed at the end of the effective period by a change in color due to the elapse of the effective period.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the notification means has exemplified the case where the indicator may be operated faster than the time of not performing the operation when the player performs the operation until the expiration period ends. , This is an example.
In this embodiment, as an example in which the indicator is operated quickly, the case where the gauge value decreases at high speed is illustrated, but the manner in which the indicator is operated faster is not limited to this. For example, an operation of increasing the gauge value may be displayed as a mode of operating the index quickly.
Moreover, when the notification means displays an operation such as a balloon instead of a gauge, the indicator can be operated quickly based on the display mode of the notification means.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the end notification means may display an indicator in a specific manner and perform end notification when the player operates the game until the end of the effective period. Although illustrated, this is an example.
In this embodiment, the case of displaying “zero gauge value display” is illustrated as displaying the index in a specific mode, but the mode of displaying the index in a specific mode is not limited to this, and the gauge value is displayed. It may be any mode as long as the player can be notified that “0” has become “0”. For example, by changing the display position, display shape, and the like of the gauge, the end of the effective period according to the operation of the player can be notified.
For example, when the player operates the operation means, the display of the gauge may be moved and erased from the display range of the effect display device 9. In addition, the size of the gauge itself may be gradually reduced and eliminated from the display of the effect display device 9.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the variation control is started to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, "the proportions are different" means that the proportions are different only in relation such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the like is also a concept including ones with different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols of “1” to “9” and deriving and displaying the display result has been shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

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

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, as shown in FIG. (Sound / lamp substrate) having a function by the circuit mounted on the audio output substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, etc., or a circuit mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35, etc. The effect control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the 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. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, the sound output board 70 and the lamp. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a gaming machine, but according to the present invention, a plurality of types of medals are inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the control lever by the player. Is applied to a slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbol is turned according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination. It is also possible.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses game media as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a game medium as a predetermined number of prizes, but a game machine The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type game machine which seals game media such as balls and gives a score when a prize giving condition is established.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine is controlled to be in a definite changing state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit as a big hit type or a normal big hit, and the big hit type is determined as a positive variation big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can also be applied to gaming machines that are controlled to a definite change state after the end.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine which allows a player to play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start winning opening 18c total hold storage display section 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP
120 push button

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Display means for displaying;
Motion detection means capable of detecting the motion of the player during the detection valid period;
And a predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect.
The predetermined effect executing means is
First predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect when the action detection means detects a plurality of player actions continuously in the detection effective period;
One operation of the player is started before the detection effective period, and when one operation of the player is continuously detected by the operation detection means during the detection effective period, the player is continuously performed a plurality of times. The player does not execute the predetermined effect without the action being performed, and one of the player's actions is not started before the detection effective period, and the player's An operation is started, and when one operation of the player is continuously detected during the detection effective period by the operation detecting means, the predetermined effect is determined as the player's operation being performed plural times in succession. Second predetermined effect executing means for executing
The display means is
A setting screen for performing settings for a game, and operation promotes display prompting an operation of a player, the index display mode is changed according to the remaining duration of the detection effective period is capable of displaying,
During the detection valid period, the indicator display of the specific aspect is displayed when the detection valid period ends without the action detection unit detecting the action of the player.
Even if the action detection means detects the action of the player at any timing during the detection effective period, after the indicator display of the specific aspect is displayed, the indicator display of the specific aspect is erased and the predetermined effect can be executed. ,
When the motion detection unit continuously detects that one motion of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period and the motion of the player is continuously performed a plurality of times, a plurality of motions are continuously performed. Perform a specific display that enables the player to recognize that the player's action of the game is controlled as being performed,
When the setting screen is displayed on the display means, even if one action of the player is continuously detected during the detection effective period by the action detection means, the action of the player is continuously performed a plurality of times. A gaming machine characterized by not being performed.