JP6844945B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing an effect according to a player's operation.

As a game machine, there is a game machine that allows a player to perform an operation and executes a predetermined effect when a predetermined operation is detected. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for urging a pachinko gaming machine to press a push button and notifying an approximate operation validity period with a meter, so that the player pushes within the operation validity period. By pressing the button, the effecting accessory provided in the pachinko gaming machine is operated.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-116291 (paragraph 0491, FIG. 63)

However, in such a conventional game machine, only a predetermined effect is executed when a predetermined operation is detected within the operation valid period, and the interest of the effect accompanied by the operation of the player is enhanced. Was difficult.

The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a production accompanied by a player's operation.

The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The description of the best mode for carrying out the invention described later and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference, but the components of the present invention are not limited to those added.

First, the invention according to means 1 is
It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An operation detection means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of detecting a player's operation (operation of a push button 120), and
Display means and
An effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of executing an effect, and
Notification means for notifying that the player's operation can be detected (operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 120 is effective), and
When a specific effect (background change effect) is executed by the effect executing means, it can be updated according to the passage of time, and suggestive information suggesting the execution period of the specific effect (100% to 0% depending on the passage of time). Bei example with the suggestion information display means for displaying the time bar 2000) to be updated (the effect control microcomputer 100), up to,
The effect executing means can execute a re-variable display effect in which the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display of the identification information is performed again.
In the revariable display effect, the greater the number of times the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped, the higher the expectation that the variable display will be controlled to the advantageous state.
The effect executing means is
When the first specific effect, which is the specific effect, is executed and the first condition based on the detection of the operation detection means is satisfied, the second specific effect, which is the specific effect, is executed (continuous hit counter during the first background period). When the value of is changed from the first background to the second background when the number of consecutive hits is reached), the second specific effect is executed, and a predetermined time is determined when the second condition based on the detection of the operation detection means is satisfied. (Change from the 2nd background to the 3rd background when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the 2nd continuous hit count during the 2nd background period)
When the first condition is satisfied, the special effect can be executed before the execution of the second specific effect (in S3124, the first cut-in effect in which the character 3000 appears is executed).
The number of operations detected by the operation detecting means required to satisfy the first condition when the first specific effect is executed differs depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (variation pattern in S2103). The number of first consecutive hits is determined based on the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (expected degree to be a big hit) specified by),
The display means can display the special effect with priority over the suggestion information.
The suggestion information display means updates the suggestion information from the first stage when the first specific effect is executed (the time bar 2000 is updated from the 100% state in the first background period), and the second suggestion information display means. When the specific effect is executed, the suggestion information is updated from the second stage, which is updated from the first stage (the time bar 2000 is updated from a state of less than 100% in the second background period).
The presentation execution section, wherein Ri executable der the second specific effect depending on the timing when the first condition is satisfied (FIG. 29 (4): depending on the value of the repeated pressing counter reaches a first continuous hits count Then, the background image is changed from the first background to the second background after the lapse of the first cut-in effect period predetermined in S3125) .
When the revariable display effect and the specific effect are executed in one variable display, if the number of temporary stops in the revariable display effect is a specific number, the revariable display effect is temporarily stopped. The first condition and the second condition are more likely to be satisfied than when the number of times is less than the specific number of times.
It is a game machine characterized by that.
According to this, the second specific effect is executed when the first specific effect is executed and the first condition is satisfied, and the predetermined effect is executed when the second specific effect is executed and the second condition is satisfied. At the same time, the suggestion information is updated from the first stage when the first specific effect is executed, and the suggestion information is updated from the second stage, which is updated from the first stage when the second specific effect is executed. As a result, the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the predetermined effect can be shown as a series of effects, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect accompanied by the operation of the player.

Further, the invention according to means 3 is
The gaming machine described in means 1.
When the special effect is being executed, the suggestion information is made difficult to see (FIGS. 29 (3) and (4): Control is performed so that the time bar 2000 is not displayed on the screen when the first cut-in effect is being executed. It is a game machine characterized by (doing).
According to this, it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the interest when the special production is being executed.

Further, the invention according to the means 4 is
The gaming machine described in any of the means 1 to 3.
When the first condition is not satisfied by the time the suggestion information reaches the specific stage, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (until the time bar 2000 reaches the state of 50%, the value of the continuous hit counter becomes It is a gaming machine characterized in that the second background is not changed unless the number of consecutive hits is reached (YES in S3102 and No in S3103, S3125 is not executed).
According to this, it is possible to appropriately prompt the player to operate by the suggestion information. In addition, it is possible to prevent the second specific effect from being executed even though it is practically difficult to satisfy the second condition, thereby deteriorating the interest.

Further, the invention according to the means 5 is
The gaming machine described in any of the means 1 to 4.
When the first condition is not satisfied by the time the suggestion information reaches the specific stage, the alternative effect can be executed without executing the second specific effect (until the time bar 2000 reaches 50%). In addition, the gaming machine is characterized in that if the value of the continuous hit counter does not reach the number of consecutive hits, an alternative effect is executed without changing to the second background (execution of S3104B in FIG. 33).
According to this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the fact that the second specific effect is not executed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the second specific effect from being executed even though it is practically difficult to satisfy the second condition, thereby deteriorating the interest.

Further, the invention according to means 7
The gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 5 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment).
The predetermined effect is executed according to the timing when the suggestion information is updated up to the third stage (the timing when the time bar 2000 is updated to 0% and the background image are from the second background to the third background. The timing of change to is common),
The period until the suggestion information is updated from the first stage to the third stage is common regardless of the timing when the first condition is satisfied and the timing when the second condition is satisfied (FIG. 29: time). The period during which the bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 0% is uniform).
According to this, it is possible to simplify the control of updating the suggestion information from the first stage to the third stage.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions according to means 8 to 15 shown below.

First, the invention according to means 8 is
An operation detection means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of detecting a player's operation (operation of a push button 120), and
An effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of executing an effect, and
When a specific effect (background change effect) is executed by the effect executing means, it can be updated according to the passage of time, and suggestive information suggesting the execution period of the specific effect (100% to 0% depending on the passage of time). It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment and the third embodiment) including a suggestion information display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) that displays a time bar 2000) updated up to.
The effect executing means executes the second specific effect, which is the specific effect, when the first specific effect, which is the specific effect, is executed and the first condition based on the detection of the operation detection means is satisfied (first). When the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits during the background period, the background is changed from the first background to the second background), the second specific effect is executed, and the second condition based on the detection of the operation detection means is executed. Is satisfied, a predetermined effect is executed (when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits during the second background period, the second background is changed to the third background).
The suggestion information display means updates the suggestion information from the first stage when the first specific effect is executed (the time bar 2000 is updated from the 100% state in the first background period), and the second suggestion information display means. When the specific effect is executed, the suggestion information is updated from the second stage, which is updated from the first stage (the time bar 2000 is updated from the state of 50% in the second background period).
The effect executing means can execute the second specific effect at a predetermined timing regardless of the timing when the first condition is satisfied (FIGS. 37 (4) and 41 (4): S3125A and S3125B. , The background image is changed from the first background to the second background at the timing 5 seconds before the background image changes from the second background to the third background (the timing when the time bar 2000 becomes 50%). It is a game machine.
According to this, the second specific effect is executed when the first specific effect is executed and the first condition is satisfied, and the predetermined effect is executed when the second specific effect is executed and the second condition is satisfied. At the same time, the suggestion information is updated from the first stage when the first specific effect is executed, and the suggestion information is updated from the second stage, which is updated from the first stage when the second specific effect is executed. As a result, the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the predetermined effect can be shown as a series of effects, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect accompanied by the operation of the player.

Further, the invention according to the means 9 is
The gaming machine described in means 8.
When the first condition is satisfied, the effect executing means can execute a special effect before the second specific effect is executed (in S3124A and S3124B, the first cut-in effect in which the character 3000 appears. It is a game machine characterized by (execution of).
According to this, it is possible to enhance the interest before the second specific effect is executed.

Further, the invention according to the means 10
The gaming machine described in means 9.
When the special effect is being executed, the suggestion information is made difficult to see (FIGS. 37 (3) (4) and 41 (3) (4): time when the first cut-in effect is being executed. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the bar 2000 is controlled not to be displayed on the screen).
According to this, it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the interest when the special production is being executed.

In means 10, the special effect is shown in the period until the second specific effect is executed based on the satisfaction of the first condition (FIGS. 37 (3) (4) and 41 (3) (4)). Period), it is good to be executed.
According to this, it is possible to effectively utilize the period until the second specific effect is executed to improve the interest.

Further, the invention according to the means 11
The gaming machine described in any of the means 8 to 10.
When the first condition is not satisfied by the time the suggestion information reaches the specific stage, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (until the time bar 2000 reaches the state of 50%, the value of the continuous hit counter becomes It is a gaming machine characterized in that the second background is not changed unless the number of consecutive hits is reached (S3125A and S3125B are not executed when YES in S3102).
According to this, it is possible to appropriately prompt the player to operate by the suggestion information.

Further, the invention according to the means 12
The gaming machine according to any one selected from means 8 to 11.
When the first condition is not satisfied by the time the suggestion information reaches the specific stage, the alternative effect can be executed without executing the second specific effect (until the time bar 2000 reaches 50%). In addition, the gaming machine is characterized in that if the value of the continuous hit counter does not reach the number of consecutive hits, an alternative effect is executed without changing to the second background (execution of S3104B in FIG. 33).
According to this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the fact that the second specific effect is not executed.

Further, the invention according to the means 13 is
The gaming machine according to any one selected from means 8 to 12.
The number of operations required to satisfy the first condition when the first specific effect is executed differs depending on the game value given to the player based on the game corresponding to the first specific effect (in S2103). , The first continuous hit count is determined based on the pseudo-continuous fluctuation number (expected degree of big hit) specified by the fluctuation pattern).
According to this, it is possible to arouse the player's motivation to operate and enhance the interest.

Further, the invention according to the means 14
The gaming machine described in any one selected from means 8 to 13 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment).
The predetermined effect is executed according to the timing when the suggestion information is updated up to the third stage (the timing when the time bar 2000 is updated to 0% and the background image are from the second background to the third background. The timing of change to is common),
The period until the suggestion information is updated from the first stage to the third stage is common regardless of the timing when the first condition is satisfied and the timing when the second condition is satisfied (FIG. 37: time). The period during which the bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 0% is uniform).
According to this, it is possible to simplify the control of updating the suggestion information from the first stage to the third stage.

Further, the invention according to the means 15
The gaming machine described in any one selected from means 8 to 14 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment).
The predetermined effect is executed according to the timing when the suggestion information is updated up to the third stage (the timing when the time bar 2000 is updated to 0% and the background image are from the second background to the third background. The timing of change to is common),
The period until the suggestion information is updated from the second stage to the third stage is common regardless of the timing when the first condition is satisfied and the timing when the second condition is satisfied (FIG. 41: No. 3). 2 The period during which the time bar 2000 related to the time bar moving image is updated from 50% to 0% is uniform).
According to this, it is possible to simplify the control of updating the suggestion information from the second stage to the third stage.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the deviation variation pattern determination table and the jackpot variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation command. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the production process at the time of a prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the background image in the background change effect. It is a flowchart which shows the background change effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the background change effect execution decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the continuous hit count determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st background processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd background time processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a time chart when the background change effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background change effect. It is a time chart when the background image does not change to the second background. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example when the background image does not change to the 2nd background. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st background time processing when the alternative effect is executed. It is a time chart when the alternative effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the alternative production. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st background time processing which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart when the background change effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the background change effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment and 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st background time processing which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd background time processing which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart when the background change effect which concerns on 3rd Embodiment is executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Embodiments of the present invention include the gaming machines according to the first to third embodiments shown below. In the following, first, the game machine according to the first embodiment will be described, then the game machine according to the second embodiment will be described different from the first embodiment, and further, the game machine according to the third embodiment will be described. The points different from one embodiment will be described.

The pachinko gaming machines according to the first to third embodiments launch a game ball, which is a game medium, into a game area by a launching device, and the game ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. Then, it is configured to give a predetermined winning value to the player. Further, a variable display unit capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value is played. It is configured to give to the person.

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display result is used as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the establishment of the start condition after the game medium has passed through the start area. Is derived and displayed, a "big hit (specific game state)" occurs. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round.

[1. First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a variable display of the effect symbol is performed as an effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9. For example, as an effect performed by the effect display device 9, a battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character battle is executed, as will be described later. The battle effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit symbol in the reach state, and when the big hit judgment is made, the effect that the ally character wins is executed, and the loss judgment is made. Occasionally, a ally character is defeated. Not limited to this, for example, it may be suggested whether or not a big hit will be achieved by winning or losing a professional wrestling or soccer match. Also, for example, instead of displaying the result of victory or defeat, if the result of the story is different depending on whether the big hit judgment is made or the loss judgment is made by executing the production having a predetermined story such as a story. You may try to perform an effect that makes you feel.

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

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

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

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

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (display color different from the missed, for example, the missed). Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the missed, for example, the missed). Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

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

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

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

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

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

In the variable display of the first special symbol, the first start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (4). After passing through 13 (including winning), the first start condition of the variable display (for example, the head area of the hold specific area shown in FIG. 13 (A) described later (the area corresponding to the total hold storage number counter = 1)). The data indicating "first" is set in, the state in which neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol variation display is executed, and the state is not in the jackpot game state). It is started based on the above, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In this embodiment, the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed according to the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14.

In the variable display of the second special symbol, the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the second start winning opening when the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (4). After passing through 14 (including winning), the second start condition of the variable display (for example, the head area of the hold specific area shown in FIG. 13 (A) described later (the area corresponding to the total hold storage number counter = 1)). The data indicating "second" is set in, the state in which neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol variation display is executed, and the state is not in the jackpot game state). It is started based on the above, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one. The valid start winning prize to the second starting winning opening 14 is a winning to the second starting winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (4).

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one. The valid start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 is a winning to the first starting winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (4).

Further, a hold display area 18c is provided at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The hold display area 18c is a number of numerical data (random numbers for jackpot determination, etc.) extracted by the effective start winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 based on the numerical data. It displays the number of those whose 1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol variation display has not been executed. That is, the number in which the first start condition, which is the start condition for the variable display of the first special symbol, is not satisfied after the first start condition, which is the execution condition for the variable display of the first special symbol, is satisfied (first reserved memory). A number (referred to as a number) and a number in which the second start condition, which is the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol, is not satisfied after the second start condition, which is the execution condition for the variable display of the second special symbol, is satisfied. The total number of reserved storages, which is the total number with the second number of reserved storages), is displayed. In the hold display area 18c, a number of hold displays corresponding to the total number of hold storages are displayed in a predetermined display mode (for example, a round normal display mode). Each of the hold displays displayed in the hold display area 18c corresponds to each numerical data (such as a random number for jackpot determination stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer) as hold storage.

In this embodiment, since the hold display area 18c for displaying the total number of hold storages is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions for which the start condition for variable display is not satisfied. be able to. Further, in this embodiment, each time an effective start winning prize for the first starting winning opening 13 and an effective starting winning prize for the second starting winning opening 14 occur in order from the left side when viewed from the player of the effect display device 9. , Display the hold display corresponding to the new hold memory. For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the hold display area 18c are displayed, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the sixth hold display. A first hold storage display unit for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit for displaying the second hold storage number may be provided.

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

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

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

Based on the fact that 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. Specifically, in the variation display of the normal symbol, the normal start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display of the normal symbol, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in a state where the normal symbol hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (4). After the effective start winning through the gate 32 is generated), the start condition of the variable display of the normal symbol (for example, the number of stored normal symbols is not 0, the variable display of the normal symbol is not executed, and , The state in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device 15 is not executed) is established, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is completed, the hit symbol (for example, the symbol "7") or the missed symbol (for example, the symbol "-") is derived and displayed as the stop symbol. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a hit symbol (for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state in which the player is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. Changes to.

In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1. Here, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 displays the number of normal symbol hold storages. Every time a valid start prize occurs when the game ball passes through the gate 32 when the normal symbol hold memory number has not reached the upper limit value (4 in this example), the normal symbol hold memory number is added by 1 (to this). As a result, the normal symbol hold storage display unit 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by 1), and each time the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the normal symbol hold storage number is decremented by 1 (according to this, the normal symbol hold storage display unit). 41 reduces the number of LEDs that light up by 1.)

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the low base state is a game state in which the game ball is not controlled so as to facilitate the effective start winning of the second start winning opening 14, and the high base state is more than the low base state. This is a game state in which the game ball is controlled so that the effective start winning prize is easily entered in the second starting winning opening 14 (the execution condition of the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is easily satisfied).

In this embodiment, the low-probability state means a judgment value in the low-probability state (a value in a narrower range than the judgment value in the high-probability state) as a big-hit judgment value in the big-hit judgment processing at the start of special symbol fluctuation. It is a state in which it is used, and the probability of becoming a big hit is not increased. The high probability state is a state in which the judgment value in the high probability state (value in a wider range than the low probability state) is used as the big hit judgment value in the big hit judgment process at the start of the special symbol fluctuation, and the probability of becoming a big hit is high. The state of being enhanced.

When the game control microcomputer 560 starts the variable display of the special symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the display result is a jackpot symbol. Further, when it is determined in the jackpot determination process that the display result is a jackpot symbol, it is further determined whether the display result is a probability variation jackpot symbol, a sudden probability variation jackpot symbol, or a normal jackpot symbol. That is, it is determined whether the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a sudden probabilistic jackpot, or a normal jackpot.

For example, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, if it is determined in the jackpot determination process that the display result is not the jackpot symbol (the symbol is out of order), "-" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. In addition, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, if the display result is determined to be the jackpot symbol in the jackpot determination process, "7" is set in the case of the probability variation jackpot according to the determined jackpot type. In the case of a normal jackpot, "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and in the case of a sudden change jackpot, "1" is determined.

When the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the probability variation jackpot symbol or the sudden probability variation jackpot symbol (that is, when the variation display result of the effect symbol becomes the probability variation jackpot symbol or the sudden probability variation jackpot symbol), the game state at the end of the jackpot game state. Is shifted to the high probability / high base state, and the high probability / high base state is continued until the next big hit game state is started. In addition, when the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a normal jackpot symbol (that is, when the variable display result of the effect symbol becomes a normal jackpot symbol), the gaming state is changed to the low probability / high base state at the end of the jackpot gaming state. The transition is made, and the low probability / high base state is continued until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times or the next big hit game state is started. If the game state is changed to the low probability / high base state at the end of the big hit game state, and then the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times without starting the big hit game state, the subsequent game state is low. Probability / low base state.

In this embodiment, the gaming states include a low probability / low base state, a high probability / high base state, and a low probability / high base state. In the following description, the low probability / low base state may be referred to as a normal state.

The game control microcomputer 560 executes a hit determination using a hit determination random number extracted when the game ball passes through the gate 32 when starting the variation display of the normal symbol. When it is determined to be a hit in the hit judgment, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10 as a variation display result, and when it is determined not to be a hit (to be a miss) in the hit judgment, the normal symbol is displayed. As a result of the variable display, the out-of-order symbol is derived and displayed on the device 10.

Here, in the low base state (normal state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a predetermined ratio (for example, 2/13). Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, the opening control for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds × 1 time, a total of 0.5 seconds of opening control) is executed.

On the other hand, in the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a ratio higher than the predetermined ratio (for example, 11/13). Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Further, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, the opening control (for example, 2.5 seconds × 2 times for a total of 5 seconds) longer than the predetermined period is executed.

In this way, in the high base state, the normal symbol shortening fluctuation control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the normal symbol probability variation control that increases the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Based on the display result being a winning symbol, open extension control is performed in which the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended. Further, special symbol shortening fluctuation control is also performed, in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened. By executing these four controls in the high base state, it becomes easy to win an effective start prize in the second start winning opening 14.

That is, the normal symbol shortening fluctuation control shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (for example, the fluctuation time when the normal symbol shortening fluctuation control is not executed is 10 seconds, whereas the normal symbol shortening fluctuation control is executed. (In the case, the fluctuation time is 1 second), the frequency at which the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started increases, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol hits increases, and the rate at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Also increases, and it becomes easier to win an effective start prize in the second start prize opening 14. Further, the normal symbol probability change control increases the probability that the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol (for example, the probability when the normal symbol probability change control is not executed is 2/13, whereas the probability of the normal symbol probability change is 2/13. Since the probability when the control is executed becomes 11/13), the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases, and it becomes easy to effectively start winning the second starting winning opening 14. Further, the open extension control extends the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a hit symbol (for example, the open time when the open extension control is not executed). Is 0.5 seconds x 1 time (0.5 seconds in total), whereas the opening time when the opening extension control is executed is 2.5 seconds x 2 times (5 seconds in total). , It becomes easy to win an effective start prize in the second start prize opening 14. Furthermore, the special symbol shortening fluctuation control, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortens the fluctuation time of the special symbol, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol is started more frequently (in other words, the second hold memory). It is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start prize is generated (the number is digested faster), and it is possible to facilitate the effective start prize.

As described above, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the normal symbol shortening fluctuation control, the normal symbol probability variation control, the open extension control, and the special symbol shortening fluctuation control are executed to control the high base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control to a high base state may be performed by executing any of these controls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives 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. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the effect display device 9 that receives the effect control command and displays the effect symbol in a variable manner is performed.

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the large prize opening LED 20A provided on the large prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. At the same time, the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action 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 action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

In the lamp driver board 35, the signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 or the grand prize opening LED 20A based on the signal for driving the LED.

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

In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using the effect symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (even in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot, the missed symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed after the reach state, and then the effect symbol is displayed. Re-variates and suddenly the probability change jackpot symbol (for example, "135") is displayed as the final stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

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

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

In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 26 (a)), the effect symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed. (Even in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot, after the out-of-reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed after the reach state, the effect symbol changes again and the sudden probability change jackpot symbol (for example, "135") is displayed as the final stop). ..

Here, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to the number of times that the big winning opening is opened less frequently in the big hit game state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is allowed. It is an extremely short jackpot, and it is a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability / high base state. That is, by doing so, it is made to appear to the player as if the player suddenly became a high probability / high base state without going through the big hit game state. By providing such a jackpot type, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. In this embodiment, the game effect is executed according to the variation pattern of the effect symbol.

In this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "out of reach" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach out of reach", the variation of non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach PA1-2. Patterns are available. In the non-reach PA1-0, non-reach PA1-1, and non-reach PA1-2, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (effect symbol) is 2 seconds, 8 seconds, and 15 seconds, respectively. Since the variation time of the non-reach PA1-0 is the shortest of 2 seconds, it may be referred to as a variation display mode of "shortening variation".

Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "out of reach" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "out of reach", the variation display mode of "normal reach loss" accompanied by the reach effect of "normal reach". A fluctuation pattern of normal PA2-0 to normal PA2-2 and a fluctuation pattern of super PA3-0 to super PA3-3, which is a fluctuation display mode of "super reach out" accompanied by a reach effect of "super reach", are prepared. There is. These are fluctuation patterns related to the reach fluctuation display accompanied by the reach effect.

In the normal PA2-0, normal PA2-1, and normal PA2-2 with the reach effect of "normal reach", the fluctuation time of the special symbol (directed symbol) is 20 seconds, 24 seconds, and 28 seconds, respectively. There is. In these fluctuation patterns of the "normal reach out of reach" variation display mode, the characters "reach!" Are displayed as the reach effect, and the out of order symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol without developing into a super reach with a battle effect. To.

Here, among the fluctuation patterns of "out of normal reach", the normal PA2-1 and the normal PA2-2 are both fluctuation patterns accompanied by pseudo-continuous fluctuation. "Pseudo-continuous fluctuation" means that in the variation display of the effect symbol, a specific symbol (predetermined display result) different from the jackpot symbol (specific display result) is temporarily stopped and displayed before the derivation display of the final stop symbol (display result). This is an effect in which the variable display is restarted after that. In this embodiment, as the specific symbol, a combination of effect symbols in which the character symbol of "NEXT" is stopped in the "middle" symbol display area is used. In the following description, such a combination of effect symbols may be referred to as a pseudo-continuous symbol. The normal PA2-0 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to the reach effect without executing the pseudo-continuous fluctuation. Further, the normal PA2-1 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to the reach effect after one pseudo-continuous variation is executed, and the normal PA2-2 shifts to the reach effect after the two pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed. It is a fluctuation pattern.

In Super PA3-0, Super PA3-1, Super PA3-2, and Super PA3-3 with the reach effect of "Super Reach", the fluctuation time of the special symbol (directed symbol) is 40 seconds and 44 seconds, respectively. It is 48 seconds and 52 seconds. In these fluctuation patterns of the "super reach out" variation display mode, the characters "reach!" Are displayed as the reach effect, and a battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character battle in the reach state is executed (super). Development to reach). Then, as the ally character is defeated by the enemy character and the battle ends, the out-of-order symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. The super PA3-0 is a fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is not executed and the reach effect is shifted to. Further, the super PA3-1 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to the reach effect after one pseudo-continuous variation is executed, and the super PA3-2 shifts to the reach effect after the two pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed. Super PA3-3 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to reach effect after three pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed.

In addition, as the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit", the fluctuation pattern of normal PB2-0 to normal PB2-2, which is the fluctuation display mode of "normal reach jackpot" accompanied by the reach effect of "normal reach". , A variation pattern of Super PB3-0 to Super PB3-3, which is a variation display mode of "Super Reach jackpot" accompanied by a reach effect of "Super Reach", is prepared. These are fluctuation patterns related to the reach fluctuation display accompanied by the reach effect.

In the normal PB2-0, normal PB2-1, and normal PB2-2 with the reach effect of "normal reach", the fluctuation time of the special symbol (effect symbol) is 30 seconds, 34 seconds, and 38 seconds, respectively. There is. In these fluctuation patterns of the "normal reach jackpot" variation display mode, the characters "reach!" Are displayed as the reach effect, and the jackpot symbol (normal jackpot symbol) is displayed as the final stop symbol without developing into a super reach with a battle effect. Or the probability variation jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed. The normal PB2-0 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to the reach effect without executing the pseudo-continuous fluctuation. Further, the normal PB2-1 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to the reach effect after one pseudo-continuous variation is executed, and the normal PB2-2 shifts to the reach effect after the two pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed. It is a fluctuation pattern.

In Super PB3-0, Super PB3-1, Super PB3-2, and Super PB3-3 with the reach effect of "Super Reach", the fluctuation time of the special symbol (directed symbol) is 50 seconds and 54 seconds, respectively. It is 58 seconds and 62 seconds. In the variation pattern of the variation display mode of these "super reach jackpots", the characters "reach!" Are displayed as the reach effect, and a battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character battle in the reach state is executed (super). Development to reach). Then, as the ally character defeats the enemy character and the battle ends, the jackpot symbol (normal jackpot symbol or probability variation jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. The super PB3-0 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to the reach effect without executing the pseudo-continuous fluctuation. Further, the super PB3-1 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to the reach effect after one pseudo-continuous variation is executed, and the super PB3-2 shifts to the reach effect after the two pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed. Super PB3-3 is a fluctuation pattern that shifts to reach effect after three pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed.

In addition, as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "sudden probability change jackpot", normal PC2-2, which is a fluctuation display mode of "normal reach jackpot" accompanied by a reach effect of "normal reach", and "super reach" Super PC3-3, which is a variable display mode of "super reach jackpot" accompanied by a reach effect, is prepared. These are fluctuation patterns related to the reach fluctuation display accompanied by the reach effect.

In the normal PC2-2 with the reach effect of "normal reach", the fluctuation time of the special symbol (directed symbol) is 36 seconds. In the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display mode of this "normal reach jackpot", the characters "reach!" Are displayed as a reach effect after two pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed, and the character does not develop into a super reach with a battle effect. In addition, a combination of effect symbols (different from the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous symbols) that is temporarily out of alignment is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the variable display of the effect symbol is restarted, and the sudden change jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

In Super PC3-3 accompanied by the reach effect of "Super Reach", the fluctuation time of the special symbol (directed symbol) is 60 seconds. In the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display mode of this "super reach jackpot", after three pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed, the characters "reach!" Are displayed as a reach effect, and in the reach state, the ally character and the enemy character Will perform a battle production (development to super reach). Then, once the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the combination of the production symbols that are out of order (different from the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, as the ally character wins over the enemy character in reverse and the battle ends, the variable display of the production symbol is resumed, and the probabilistic jackpot symbol is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect data (process table) corresponding to the variation time is provided for each variation pattern of the effect symbol. The effect control microcomputer 100 stores the effect data corresponding to each variation pattern command, and is based on the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the variation display of the special symbol is started. , The effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command is executed by the effect display device 9 or the like.

In the present embodiment, each time the game ball makes a valid start prize in the first start winning opening 13, a random number for jackpot determination (random R), which is a hardware random number, is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. 5 is extracted. Then, they are sequentially stored in the first hold storage buffer. Further, every time the game ball makes a valid start prize in the second start winning opening 14, a random number for jackpot determination (random R), which is a hardware random number, is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. 5 is extracted to obtain a second. Stores sequentially in the hold storage buffer. The hardware random number and the software random number are updated at predetermined timings (for example, every 4 ms and every predetermined interrupt process).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) (for determining the jackpot type).
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern)

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. In addition, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the variation pattern may be determined by a one-step lottery process without providing a step of determining the variation pattern type.

The fluctuation pattern type is a group of a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode. In this example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type and divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach.

In this embodiment, in the case of an outlier, a fluctuation pattern including a non-reach X0, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with shortening fluctuation without reach, and a fluctuation pattern with no reach and no shortening fluctuation. It is classified into a non-reach X1 which is a type, a normal X1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a normal reach, and a super X1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a super reach.

In this embodiment, in the case of a normal jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot, the normal Y1 is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a normal reach, and the super Y1 is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a super reach. It is classified by type. Further, in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot, it is classified into a normal Y2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a normal reach and a super Y2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a super reach.

FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In this embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number (random R), a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (or external hardware of the game control microcomputer 560) is used. ..

The jackpot judgment table includes a low-probability jackpot determination table used in a low-probability state (low-probability / low-base state, low-probability / high-base state) and a high-probability jackpot determination table used in a high-probability state. .. Each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the low-probability jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the high-probability jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 6A is the jackpot determination value.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 based on the occurrence of the effective start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and uses the extracted value as a random number for jackpot determination (random R). First, when a valid start prize is generated, it is determined whether or not the random number value for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 6 (A), and the value is determined. Depending on the judgment result, the symbol specification command and the variable schedule pattern command, which will be described later, are transmitted. Then, even when the variable display based on the effective start winning is started, it is determined whether or not the read random number value for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 6 (A), and the jackpot is determined. When the determination random number value matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 6 (A), it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 6 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

6 (B) and 6 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 6B determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a case jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol). Further, FIG. 6C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol) of.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot" based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. , A table referenced to determine one of the "sudden probability change jackpots". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), 5 judgment values are assigned to the big hit type judgment table (for the first special symbol) for "sudden probability change big hit". (It is determined as a sudden probability change jackpot at a rate of 5/40), whereas in the jackpot type judgment table (for the second special symbol), one judgment value for "sudden probability change jackpot" Will be described when is assigned (a 1/40 rate is suddenly determined to be a probabilistic jackpot). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is entered and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is entered and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the fluctuation display is executed, the rate of being determined as "sudden probability change jackpot" is high. It should be noted that the "sudden probability change jackpot" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and the "sudden probability variation jackpot" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol (that is, the first (1) Only when the variable display of the special symbol is performed, it may be determined as "sudden change jackpot").

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), a sudden probability change jackpot as a first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given, and an amount larger than the game value. In some cases, it may be determined as a 15-round normal jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot as the second specific gaming state that gives the game value, and the first specific gaming state is performed at a high rate when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the big winning opening during the big hit may be lengthened as the game value may be determined.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), there are "normal jackpot", "probability change jackpot" and "sudden probability variation jackpot" as jackpot types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to the ones. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the big hit types are three types of "normal big hit", "probability change big hit" and "sudden change big hit" is shown, but the case is not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. On the contrary, the number of jackpot types may be less than three, and for example, only two types may be provided as jackpot types.

The "normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to a low probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, after shifting to the low probability / high base state, when the variation display of the special symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the low probability / high base state ends and becomes the low probability / low base state. .. Even if the next big hit occurs before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the low probability / high base state is ended.

The "probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot game state of 15 rounds and shifts to a high probability / high base state after the end of the jackpot game state. Then, the high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

Further, the "sudden change jackpot" is allowed up to the number of times that the big winning opening is opened less than the "normal jackpot" and the "probability change jackpot" (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit to be done. That is, in the case of "sudden probability change big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state of two rounds. In addition, in "normal jackpot" and "probability jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds, while in "sudden jackpot", the opening time of the jackpot per round is long. It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that a game ball will win a prize at the big prize opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, the probability shift to the high probability / high base state after the end of the sudden probability change big hit game state. Then, the high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

In the jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 6B and 6C, the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 are determined corresponding to each of "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot". A value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

7 (A) and 7 (B) are explanatory views showing a variation pattern type determination table for detachment. The deviation pattern type determination table determines the variation pattern type among a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is to be an outlier symbol. A table referenced to determine one. Of these, FIG. 7A shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation used when the game state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is less than 5. Further, FIG. 7B shows an out-of-order variation pattern used when the game state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, and when the game state is the high base state. The type judgment table is shown.

In the deviation pattern type determination table for deviation in FIG. 7 (A), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is non-reach X1 (1 to 169). , A determination value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of the normal X1 (170 to 239) and the super X1 (240 to 251) is set. In the deviation pattern type determination table for deviation in FIG. 7B, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of the random numbers (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, which are non-reach X0 (1-150). , Non-reach X1 (151-219), normal X1 (220-239), super X1 (240-251), and a determination value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types is set.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B), if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 169 in the case of an outlier, the total pending storage It can be seen that, regardless of the number or the game state, at least the variable display (“non-reach out of reach”) without the reach state is executed. Further, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 239, the variation display with at least normal reach (“normal reach loss”) is executed regardless of the total number of pending memories and the game state. You can see that. Further, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 240 to 251 then, the variation is accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of reserved memories and the game state. It can be seen that the display ("super reach out") is executed.

8 (A) to 8 (C) are explanatory views showing a variation pattern type determination table for big hits. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table sets the variation pattern type to a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. ) Is a table referenced to determine one of a plurality of types.

The jackpot variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 8A is a table used when the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, and is a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. A determination value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 100) and super Y1 (1101 to 251) is set. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 8B is a table used when the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, and is a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. A determination value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 50) and super Y1 (51 to 251) is set. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table of FIG. 8C is a table used when the jackpot type suddenly becomes a probability variation jackpot, and is a numerical value (random 2) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment value), and a judgment value corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y2 (1 to 80) and super Y2 (81 to 251) is set.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 50, at least regardless of the jackpot type. It can be seen that the variable display with normal reach is executed. Further, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 101 to 251 it can be seen that the fluctuation display accompanied by at least super reach is executed regardless of the jackpot type.

Here, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of deviation, [ratio of selection of fluctuation pattern without reach> ratio of selection of fluctuation pattern with normal reach> fluctuation pattern with super reach is selected. The fluctuation pattern type is assigned so that the relationship of [ratio] is established. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of a big hit, the relationship of [ratio of selection of fluctuation pattern with super reach> ratio of selection of fluctuation pattern with normal reach] is established. , Fluctuation pattern type is assigned. Therefore, regarding the reliability of the fluctuation pattern, the relationship of [variation pattern with super reach> fluctuation pattern with normal reach> fluctuation pattern without reach] is established. That is, super reach is more reliable than normal reach. Here, the "reliability of the effect" is [(ratio of big hits when the effect is executed) / (ratio of big hits when the effect is executed + deviation when the effect is executed). It is a value calculated by (ratio)].

FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern judgment table fluctuates based on a random number (random 3) for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is "out of alignment". A table that is referenced to determine a pattern to be one of several types. The out-of-order variation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

When "non-reach X0" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type, non-reach PA1-0 (shortened fluctuation) is determined as the fluctuation pattern, and when "non-reach X1" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type, non-reach X1 is determined as the fluctuation pattern. When either reach PA1-1 or non-reach PA1-2 is determined and "normal X1" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type, the fluctuation pattern is normal PA2-0, normal PA2-1, or normal PA2-2. When any of them is determined and "Super X1" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type, one of Super PA3-0, Super PA3-1, Super PA3-2, or Super PA3-3 is determined as the fluctuation pattern. ..

FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The hit fluctuation pattern judgment table is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the jackpot type and the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is a big hit (including a sudden probability change big hit). It is a table referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on (random number 3). The hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

When "normal Y1" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type, either normal PB2-0, normal PB2-1, or normal PB2-2 is determined as the fluctuation pattern, and "normal Y2" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type. When the normal PC2-2 is determined as the fluctuation pattern and "Super Y1" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type, the fluctuation pattern is Super PB3-0, Super PB3-1, Super PB3-2, or Super PB3-. When any of 3 is determined and "Super Y2" is determined as the fluctuation pattern type, Super PC3-3 is determined as the fluctuation pattern.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach is selected in the case of deviation (normal X1), [ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is not executed> the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is selected. The fluctuation patterns are assigned so that the relationship of [ratio of selection of the fluctuation pattern executed once> ratio of selection of the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed twice] is established. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of super reach is selected in the case of deviation (Super X1), [Percentage at which the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is not executed is selected> The fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed once is selected. The rate of variation pattern allocation is such that the relationship of> the rate at which the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice is selected> the rate at which the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed three times is selected] is established. It is done. As described above, in the case of outliers, as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern selected decreases.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach is selected in the case of the probability variation jackpot or the normal jackpot (normal Y1), [the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed twice is selected. The fluctuation patterns are assigned so that the relationship of ratio> the ratio at which the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed once is selected> the ratio at which the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is not executed is selected] is established. .. Further, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach is selected in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot (normal Y2), only the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed twice is selected. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of super reach is selected in the case of probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot (super Y1), [ratio of selection of fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation is executed 3 times> pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice. Fluctuations so that the relationship of the rate at which the variation pattern to be selected> the rate at which the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed once> the rate at which the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is not executed is selected] is established. A pattern has been assigned. Further, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is selected in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot (Super Y2), only the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed three times is selected. In this way, in the case of a big hit, the greater the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations, the higher the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is selected.

According to the variation pattern assignment shown above, regarding the reliability, [variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed three times> variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice> pseudo-continuous variation is executed once The relationship of fluctuation pattern> fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation is not executed] is established. With such a configuration, the player expects that the pseudo-continuous variation is executed, and also expects that the pseudo-continuous variation is executed as many times as possible.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Each corresponds to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is given a unique number, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

The command C4XX (H) and the command C7XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C7XX (H) is an effect control command (variation schedule pattern command) indicating which fluctuation pattern is to be used among the winning determination results.

The game control microcomputer 560 has numerical data (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot type determination, fluctuations) extracted at the time of effective start winning to the first start winning slot 13 and the second start winning slot 14 at the time of the start winning. Based on the pattern type determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, the type of the jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, a value for designating any of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation schedule pattern command, and control is performed to transmit the fluctuation to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and the variable schedule pattern based on the value set in the symbol designation command. Fluctuation patterns can be recognized based on commands.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designation command is transmitted according to whether or not a jackpot is achieved and the type of jackpot.

For example, when it is determined that the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are "missing" at the time of effective starting winning, the CPU 56 sets "00 (H)" in the EXT data. Send a designated command (design 1 designated command). Further, for example, when it is determined that the "normal jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "sudden probability change jackpot" occurs, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data.

The effect control microcomputer 100 receives a symbol designation command or a variable schedule pattern command based on the effective start winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, thereby receiving the effective starting winning. Before the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the above is satisfied, the display result of the variable display may be a big hit symbol (the possibility of a big hit) and the effect mode of the variable display may be super reach. It is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect that announces sex.

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

For example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a variation pattern command and a variation pattern command that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol each time the variation display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

(Storage process in the hold storage buffer at the time of valid start winning)
When a valid start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first holding storage counter by 1 and increases the value of the total holding storage counter for counting the total holding storage counter by 1. increase. Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer. For example, random R (random number for jackpot judgment) which is a hardware random number, random number for jackpot type judgment (random 1) which is a software random number, random number for variable pattern type judgment (random 2), and random number for variable pattern judgment (random 3). ) Is extracted and stored in the storage area.

When a valid start winning is generated to the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second holding storage counter by 1 and increases the value of the total holding storage counter for counting the total holding storage counter by 1. increase. Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer. For example, random R (random number for jackpot judgment) which is a hardware random number, random number for jackpot type judgment (random 1) which is a software random number, random number for variable pattern type judgment (random 2) and random number for variable pattern judgment (random 3) ) Is extracted and stored in the storage area.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. Random numbers are stored in both the storage areas of the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer according to the order of valid start winning, and when n = 1, 2, 3, and 4 storage areas exist, n If the random number is stored in the storage area of = 1 and the random number is not stored in the storage area of n = 2, 3, 4, the random number is stored in the storage area of n = 2. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for determining the pattern type (random 2) and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

(Process of sending a command at the time of a valid start prize)
When the effective start winning prize to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, if the game state is a low probability state, the CPU 56 displays the extracted big hit determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). Compare with the big hit judgment value at the time of low probability shown, and if the game state is the high probability state, the extracted random number for big hit judgment (random R) and the big hit judgment at the time of high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) Compare the values to see if they match.

If the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets the symbol 1 designation command (missing designation). If it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6 (B), and the jackpot type that matches them is confirmed. Then, when it matches the jackpot type judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal jackpot, the symbol 2 designation command (normal jackpot designation) is set, and when it matches the jackpot type judgment value (16 to 34) of the probability variation jackpot. Is set to the symbol 3 designation command (probability change jackpot designation), and if it matches the jackpot type determination value (35 to 39) of the sudden probability change jackpot, the symbol 4 designation command (probability change jackpot designation) is set.

Further, the CPU 56 sets a variation schedule pattern command for designating the variation pattern based on the above-mentioned jackpot determination result, the extracted variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets the first hold storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, a symbol designation command, a variable schedule pattern command, and a first hold storage number addition designation command, set in this way is collectively transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 within one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable schedule pattern command, and the first hold storage number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. The effect control CPU 101 that has received these start winning commands sends the received symbol designation command, variable schedule pattern command, and first hold storage number addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first free storage area.

When the effective start winning prize to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, if the game state is a low probability state, the CPU 56 displays the extracted big hit determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). Compare with the big hit judgment value at the time of low probability shown, and if the game state is the high probability state, the extracted random number for big hit judgment (random R) and the big hit judgment at the time of high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) Compare the values to see if they match.

If the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets the symbol 1 designation command (missing designation). If it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6 (C), and the jackpot type that matches them is confirmed. Then, when it matches the jackpot type judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal jackpot, the symbol 2 designation command (normal jackpot designation) is set, and when it matches the jackpot type judgment value (16 to 38) of the probability variation jackpot. Is set to the symbol 3 designation command (probability change jackpot designation), and if it matches the jackpot type determination value (39) of the sudden probability change jackpot, the symbol 4 designation command (probability change jackpot designation) is set.

Further, the CPU 56 sets a variation schedule pattern command for designating the variation pattern based on the above-mentioned jackpot determination result, the extracted variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the CPU 56 sets the second hold storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, a symbol designation command, a variable schedule pattern command, and a second hold storage number addition designation command, set in this way is collectively transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 within one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable schedule pattern command, and the second hold storage number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. The effect control CPU 101 that has received these start winning commands sends the received symbol designation command, variable schedule pattern command, and second hold storage number addition designation command to the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the first free storage area.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a start port switch passing process executed in the interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 4 ms). In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and increases the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Data indicating "first" is set in the area (S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set. When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening 14, data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating “second”. In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Note that FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage number counter value is secured in the hold specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first winning opening 13 or the first 2 Data indicating that the winning order is "first" or "second" is set based on the winning of the starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1216). In the processing of S1216, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may try to do so.

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

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for determining in advance the variation display result and the variation pattern when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1218A), and transmits the variable schedule pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1218B). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218C).

By executing the processes of S1218A and S1218B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always enters the first start winning opening 13 and executes the winning effect processing of S1217, and the symbol designation command and the symbol designation command are always executed. Both of the variable schedule pattern commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processes of S1218A to S1218C are executed, the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is generated and the winning effect processing of S1217 is executed, the symbol designation command, A set of three commands, a variable schedule pattern command and a first hold storage number addition designation command, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed according to the starting winning order in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it becomes easy to start winning a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. Therefore, the second special symbol The variable display may be prioritized for execution. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) shown in FIG. 13A becomes unnecessary. Further, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time saving flag is not set), and on the condition that the big hit game is not in progress, the CPU 56 is at the time of winning based on the start winning in the first starting winning opening 13. The effect processing (S1217) may be performed. That is, when the conditions are not satisfied, the execution of the winning effect processing (S1217) is restricted, and the pre-reading advance notice effect for notifying that the display result of the specific variable display becomes a big hit or super reach is not executed. You may do it. In a configuration in which the variation display of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, in a gaming state in which the second start winning opening 14 is likely to be started and won, the first special symbol is changed based on the starting winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Since the display may continue to be postponed, even if the pre-reading notice effect is executed, there is a possibility that the variable display of the notice target is not easily executed. However, by restricting the execution of the winning effect processing (S1217), it is possible to prevent the first start winning opening 13 from executing the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the start winning, and such a state can be avoided. be able to. Further, by limiting the effect processing at the time of winning during the high base state or the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed in a state where it can be recognized that the hold memory that becomes the big hit is stored. Whether or not the jackpot game is in progress is determined by, for example, a special symbol process that changes according to each process from the start to the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol (derivative display of the stopped symbol) from the start to the end of the jackpot game state. Confirmed by the value of the flag. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs the effect processing at the time of winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether or not it is in a high base state and whether or not it is in a big hit game. The execution of the look-ahead notice effect may be restricted.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1224). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1225).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1226). In the processing of S1226, a random R (random number for determining a jackpot) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. You may. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may try to do so.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing (S1227). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1228A), and transmits the variable schedule pattern command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1228B). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228C).

By executing the processes of S1228A and S1228B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always enters the second start winning opening 14 and executes the winning effect processing of S1227, and the symbol designation command and the symbol designation command are always executed. Both of the variable schedule pattern commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processes of S1228A to S1228C are executed, a start winning is generated in the second starting winning opening 14, and the winning effect processing of S1227 is executed, the symbol designation command, A set of three commands, a variable schedule pattern command and a second hold storage number addition designation command, is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

In the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in S1217 may be performed, and the winning effect process in S1227 may not be executed in the normal state. That is, the winning effect processing of S1227 may be executed only in the normal state, and the symbol designation command and the variable schedule pattern command may be transmitted. When the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed only for the second hold memory when the high base state is set, conversely, the winning effect effect process of S1227 is executed only when the high base state is set. The symbol designation command and the variable schedule pattern command may be transmitted, and in the normal state, the symbol designation command and the variable schedule pattern command may not be transmitted without executing the winning effect processing of S1227.

Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in S1217 may be performed, and the winning effect process in S1227 may not be executed during the big hit game. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect processing of S1227 may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). With such a configuration, when the look-ahead notice effect is executed for a certain period of time, it is possible to reliably prevent the look-ahead notice effect from being interrupted in the middle due to a short fluctuation time.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing of S1217 and S1227. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random number (random number R) extracted in S126 and S1226 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 6 (A), and they match. It is confirmed whether or not to do so (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a jackpot, the jackpot type is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is determined in the fluctuation pattern setting process. Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the variable display based on the starting winning is started, the effect processing at the time of winning is executed. Check in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and the fluctuation pattern. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect symbol is changed by the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result at the time of winning. It is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect that announces that a jackpot or super reach will occur during display.

If the big hit judgment random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit judgment value (N in S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the game state is a high probability state is set. Confirm (S221). The probability change flag is set for a period in which the game state is controlled to a high probability state by the game control microcomputer 560. Further, the time saving flag is set for a period in which the game state is controlled to the high base state by the game control microcomputer 560. If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S126 and S1226 with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 6 (A), and they are It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S221 whether or not the variable display is in a high probability state and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S221 whether or not it is in the high probability state and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the variation start). If a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before, it may change from the normal state to the high probability / high base state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

If the random number for jackpot determination (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data "00 (H)" indicating that it is "missing" as a symbol designation command. Perform the setting process (S224). Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in S225 whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and whether or not it is a high base state (specifically, whether or not a probability variation flag and a time saving flag are set). ) Is determined. It should be noted that, from the time when the start winning is confirmed in S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and whether or not it is in the high base state, and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started, a plurality of Fluctuation display of may be executed. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and whether or not it is in the high base state, and the time when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. It may have changed (for example, if a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state is changed to a high probability / high base state). Therefore, the gaming state determined by S225 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of fluctuation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type based on the game state determination result of S225 and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S226). In this example, when the game state is a low base state and the total number of pending storages is less than 5, the random number for determining the variation pattern type is used by using the variation pattern type determination table for deviation in FIG. 7 (A). The variation pattern type is determined by determining whether the value is included in the range of "non-reach X1", "normal X1", or "super X1". Further, when the game state is a low base state and the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more, or when the game state is a high base state, the variation pattern type determination table for deviation in FIG. 7B is used. By determining whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is included in the range of "non-reach X0", "non-reach X1", "normal X1", or "super X1", the variation pattern type To judge.

When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S126 and S1226. (S229). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as shown in FIG. 6 (B) when there is a start prize in the first start prize opening 13 (when the effect processing at the time of winning in S1217 is executed). (For symbols) is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot". In addition, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (when executing the effect processing at the time of winning in S1227), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 6 (C) is displayed. It is used to determine whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot".

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S230). In this case, when it is determined that the "normal big hit" is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "01 (H)" indicating that the "normal big hit" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "sudden probability change big hit" occurs, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data "03 (H)" indicating that the "sudden probability change big hit" occurs in the symbol designation command.

Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type based on the jackpot type determination result of S230 and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S231). In this example, when the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is "normal Y1" or "super Y1" using the variation pattern type determination table for jackpot in FIG. 8 (A). The fluctuation pattern type is determined by determining which range of the above is included. When the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is either "normal Y1" or "super Y1" using the variation pattern type determination table for jackpot in FIG. 8 (B). The fluctuation pattern type is determined by determining whether or not it is included in the range of. When the jackpot type is a sudden probability variation jackpot, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is "normal Y2" or "super Y2" using the variation pattern type determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (C). The fluctuation pattern type is determined by determining which range it is included in.

Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern type determined in S226 or S232 and the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1226 (S240). In this example, with respect to the deviation pattern type determined in S226, the value of the variation pattern determination random number corresponds to the variation pattern type using the deviation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 (A). The variation pattern is determined by determining which range of the variation pattern it is included in. Regarding the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determined in S232, the fluctuation pattern determination random number value corresponds to the fluctuation pattern type using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 (B). The fluctuation pattern is determined by determining which range of the above is included.

Then, the CPU 56 sets data for designating the fluctuation pattern determined in S240 as the EXT data of the fluctuation schedule pattern command (“C7XX”) (S241). In this way, it is determined which fluctuation pattern is selected at the time of starting winning, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as a fluctuation schedule pattern. In the present embodiment, in the effect control microcomputer 100, each fluctuation schedule pattern command and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern specified by the EXT data of each fluctuation schedule pattern command (time shown as the special figure fluctuation time in FIG. 4) Is associated and memorized. Therefore, in the effect control microcomputer 100 that has received the fluctuation schedule pattern command, the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation schedule pattern command, that is, the numerical data extracted at the time of starting winning (big hit determination random number, jackpot type determination random number, variation) It is possible to specify the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display executed based on the pattern type judgment random number and the fluctuation pattern judgment random number).

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning. As shown in FIG. 15, the command storage area at the time of starting winning is the area (storage area 1) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total number of reserved storages (first reserved storage number + second reserved storage number). ~ 8) is secured. In this embodiment, when there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable schedule pattern command, and a hold memory number addition are performed in one timer interrupt. The command of the designated mand (first hold storage number addition designation command or second hold storage number addition designation command) is transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, each storage area 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area is stored so that the symbol designation command, the variable schedule pattern command, and the hold storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. The area is secured.

In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores the commands in the order in which they are received in the first vacant storage area of the start winning command storage area. In the following description, the start winning command (including the first reserved storage number addition designation command) stored in association with the first reserved storage number addition designation command in the start winning command storage area is the first. 1 Hold command may be collectively referred to as a start winning command (including the second hold storage number addition designation command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the second hold storage number addition designation command. ) May be collectively referred to as the second hold command. Further, the first hold command and the second hold command may be collectively referred to as hold commands.

Further, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 15 starts the first storage area (storage area) at the timing when the variation display of the effect symbol is started every time the variation display of the effect symbol is started. It is deleted from the one stored in 1), and the contents of the command storage area at the time of starting prize are shifted.

In addition, whether or not to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect based on the start-up prize command (design specification command or variable schedule pattern command) stored in the start-up prize command storage area, and when the look-ahead notice effect is executed. The production mode can be determined.

In this embodiment, at the timing when the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, whether or not to make a jackpot, the jackpot type is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is determined. At the timing when the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 start winning, before the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is started, whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit in advance, the type of the jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern To confirm. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 achieves super reach during the variation display of the effect symbol. It is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect that announces that.

(Processing when the special symbol starts to change)
The CPU 56 is subject to the condition that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol variation display is executed, the jackpot game state is not controlled, and the total reserved memory number is not 0. Starts the variable display of. Specifically, the CPU 56 is the first of the data set in the hold specific area (see FIG. 13A) if the total number of hold storages is not 0 and is not controlled to the jackpot game state. It is confirmed whether the data of is the data indicating the "first" or the data indicating the "second".

When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first", the CPU 56 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer in the RAM 55, and reads the random number value of the RAM 55. Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Based on this, the count value of the total hold storage counter (count value of the first hold storage counter + count value of the second hold storage counter) is also subtracted by 1. That is, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Store in the corresponding storage area. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-1.

Then, the CPU 56 reads a big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the game state is a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low shown in the left column of FIG. 6 (A). Compare with the jackpot judgment value at the time of probability, and if the game state is a high probability state, compare the random number for jackpot judgment (random R) with the jackpot judgment value at the time of high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6 (A). And check if they match.

If the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets the display result 1 designation command (outlier designation). If it matches the jackpot judgment value, compare the jackpot type judgment random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area with the jackpot type judgment value shown in FIG. 6 (B), and confirm the jackpot type that matches them. To do. Then, when it matches the jackpot type judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal jackpot, the display result 2 designation command (normal jackpot designation) is set, and it matches the jackpot type judgment value (16 to 34) of the probability variation jackpot. In that case, set the display result 3 designation command (probability change jackpot designation), and if it matches the jackpot type judgment value (35 to 39) of the sudden change jackpot, use the display result 4 designation command (probability change jackpot designation). set. The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

Further, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, the game state is in the low base state, and the total pending storage number is less than 5, the CPU 56 determines the out-of-order variation pattern type as shown in FIG. 7 (A). The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the table. Further, in the CPU 56, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, or the game state is in the high base state, the out-of-order variation pattern type shown in FIG. 7B is shown. The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the determination table. When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8A and reads the variation pattern from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8B and reads the variation pattern from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a sudden probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8C and reads the variation from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the pattern type determination random number (random 2).

Further, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-order variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A, and determines the variation pattern type and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (random number 3). When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B, and determines the variation pattern type and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (random number 3). The variation pattern command that specifies the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Further, the CPU 56 transmits the first hold storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control CPU 101 with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol.

In this way, with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first hold storage number subtraction designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "second", the CPU 56 starts the variable display of the second special symbol. When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer in the RAM 55, and reads the random number value of the RAM 55. Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the second hold storage counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer. Based on this, the count value of the total hold storage counter (count value of the first hold storage counter + count value of the second hold storage counter) is also subtracted by 1. That is, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Store in the corresponding storage area. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-1.

Then, the CPU 56 reads a big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the game state is a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low shown in the left column of FIG. 6 (A). Compare with the jackpot judgment value at the time of probability, and if the game state is a high probability state, compare the random number for jackpot judgment (random R) with the jackpot judgment value at the time of high probability shown in the right column of FIG. 6 (A). And check if they match.

If the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 sets the display result 1 designation command (outlier designation). If it matches the jackpot judgment value, compare the jackpot type judgment random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area with the jackpot type judgment value shown in FIG. 6 (C), and confirm the jackpot type that matches them. To do. Then, when it matches the jackpot type judgment value (0 to 15) of the normal jackpot, the display result 2 designation command (normal jackpot designation) is set, and it matches the jackpot type judgment value (16 to 38) of the probability variation jackpot. In that case, the display result 3 designation command (probability change jackpot designation) is set, and if it matches the jackpot type judgment value (39) of the sudden probability change jackpot, the display result 4 designation command (probability change jackpot designation) is set. .. The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

Further, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, the game state is in the low base state, and the total pending storage number is less than 5, the CPU 56 determines the out-of-order variation pattern type as shown in FIG. 7 (A). The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the table. Further, in the CPU 56, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, or the game state is in the high base state, the out-of-order variation pattern type shown in FIG. 7B is shown. The variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area with reference to the determination table. When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8A and reads the variation pattern from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8B and reads the variation pattern from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is a sudden probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8C and reads the variation from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the pattern type determination random number (random 2).

Further, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-order variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A, and determines the variation pattern type and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (random number 3). When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B, and determines the variation pattern type and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on (random number 3). The variation pattern command that specifies the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Further, the CPU 56 transmits a second hold storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control CPU 101 when the variation display of the second special symbol is started.

In this way, with the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the second hold storage number subtraction designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a random number for determining a stop symbol or a temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol, a background change effect described later, and a first case of executing the effect. Each random number for determining the presence / absence of execution of various effects and the mode of various effects, such as a random number for determining the number of repeated hits and the number of second repeated hits, is stored in the RAM, and each of these random numbers is generated in S707. The count value of the counter to do so is also updated.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command, the effect control CPU 101 transmits the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) to the display result specification formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area.

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol specification commands, the effect control CPU 101 puts the received symbol specification command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store.

If the received effect control command is any of the variable schedule pattern commands, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variable schedule pattern command in the latest storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area where the symbol specification command of is stored.

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 transmits the received first hold storage number addition designation command to each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command and variable schedule pattern command are stored. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the first reserved storage number stored in the 1st reserved storage number storage area, and 1 adds the value of the total reserved storage number stored in the total reserved storage number storage area. Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display displayed in the hold display area 18c by one. For example, the hold display of the round normal display mode is increased by one.

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 transmits the received second hold storage number addition designation command to each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command and variable schedule pattern command are stored. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area, and 1 adds the value of the total reserved storage number stored in the total reserved storage number storage area. Further, the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display displayed in the hold display area 18c by one. For example, the hold display of the round normal display mode is increased by one. The hold display corresponding to the first hold command and the hold display corresponding to the second hold command are displayed in different display modes (for example, the hold display corresponding to the first hold command is displayed as a white circle, and the first hold display is displayed. 2 The hold display corresponding to the hold command may be displayed as a blue circle).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area and saves the total hold storage number. The value of the total number of pending storages stored in the area is subtracted by 1.

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the second hold storage number stored in the second hold storage number storage area and saves the total hold storage number. The value of the total number of pending storages stored in the area is subtracted by 1.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG.

In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any process from S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variation display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. It should be noted that even if the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are configured to be executed by different effect control process processes. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process process is executing the variation display of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S2000).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in S2000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (S2001). That is, by executing the process of S2001 by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. ) Is realized as a display result determination means. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 associates each variation pattern command in advance, and whether each variation pattern command is a variation pattern command transmitted when the display result is out of alignment, or the display result is probablely changed. It stores whether it is a fluctuation pattern command sent in the case of a big hit or a normal big hit, or a fluctuation pattern command sent in the case of a sudden probability change big hit. Therefore, it is possible to specify whether or not the display result is a big hit, and whether or not the display result is a sudden big hit (or whether or not it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit) only by the fluctuation pattern command. It is possible to do.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 associates with each fluctuation pattern command in advance, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern specified by each fluctuation pattern command, and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations executed in the fluctuation pattern. (Which number of times is 0 times, 1 time, 2 times, or 3 times) and the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol when the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed in the fluctuation pattern (for example, the remaining fluctuation time × Information that the xth pseudo-continuous symbol temporary stop is executed at the timing of x seconds) is stored. Therefore, it is possible to specify the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations executed in the variation pattern specified by the read variation pattern command and the timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol temporary stop.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 is associated with each variation pattern command in advance, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the "left" symbol display area in the variation pattern specified by each variation pattern command ( For example, when the remaining fluctuation time is XX seconds, the effect symbol (excluding the symbol related to the pseudo-continuous symbol) is stopped and displayed in the "left" symbol display area, and the fluctuation pattern is accompanied by a reach state. The timing of establishing the reach state in the case (in the case of a fluctuation pattern of normal reach or super reach) (for example, information that the reach state is established at the timing of the remaining fluctuation time of XX seconds) is stored. Therefore, it is possible to specify the stop timing of the left effect symbol and the timing of establishing the reach state in the fluctuation pattern specified by the read fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 19, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is stopped. As the symbols, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols is determined. Further, when the received display result specification command indicates "probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of the production symbols that are the same odd-numbered symbols.

If the received display result designation command indicates "sudden probability change jackpot" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 is set to "135" as a stop symbol. ”, Etc. to determine the combination of production symbols. Then, in the case of "off" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), the combination of the effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, the combination of the effect symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

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

As for the production symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. In addition, a symbol that reminds us of a high probability state (in this embodiment, an odd number symbol) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us not to be in a high probability state (an even number symbol in this embodiment) is not. Also called a probabilistic pattern.

Further, in this embodiment, if the read variation pattern command is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous variation, the effect control CPU 101 displays a "NEXT" in the temporary stop symbol (that is, the "middle" symbol display area) in the pseudo-continuous variation. The combination of the "left" symbol display area and the "right" symbol display area when the character symbol of "" is stopped) is also determined. Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 also determines an out-of-order symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed after the reach effect shifts, if the read variation pattern command is selected when the probability change jackpot suddenly occurs. .. Random numbers for determining these temporary stop symbols are also updated in S707 described above.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a background change effect determination process that determines whether or not to execute the background change effect, and determines the number of first and second continuous hits when the background change effect is executed (S2002). The background change effect as a specific effect is an effect of changing the background image of the effect pattern according to the operation of the player, and when the player repeatedly hits the push button 120, the third effect shown in FIG. 20 (a) is shown. It is a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit to the player depending on which stage of the 1 background, the 2nd background shown in (b), and the 3rd background shown in (c) changes.

The specific effect accompanied by the operation of the player is not limited to such a background change effect, and may change the image displayed in the specific display area of the effect display device 9 according to the operation of the player. good. Further, when a plurality of effect display devices are provided, one effect display device executes variable display of the effect symbol, and another effect display device different from this executes a predetermined effect. In the specific effect, the image of another (latter) effect display device may change according to the operation of the player. Further, the specific effect is not according to the player's multiple operations, but according to the player's single operation, such as a second effect (for example, a change to the second background) or a predetermined effect (for example, the third background). The change to) may be performed.

First, in the variation display in which the background change effect is executed, the background image at the start of the variation becomes the first background (FIG. 20A). In this example, the first background is an image of fine weather. Then, when the push button 120 is repeatedly hit and the number of consecutive hits is reached within the first change allowable period (from 100% to 50% of the time bar 2000) described later in the first background, the background image is displayed. Changes from the first background to the second background (FIG. 20 (b)). In this example, the second background is an image of rainfall. Further, when the push button 120 is repeatedly hit and the number of times of the second continuous hit is reached within the second change allowable period (until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%) described later in the second background, the background image is second. The background changes to the third background (FIG. 20 (c)). In this example, the third background is an image of a lightning strike.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the background change effect determination process of S2002. In the background change effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the background change effect is executed based on the background change effect execution determination table of FIG. 22 (S2101). In the background change effect execution decision table, if the variation pattern command read in S2000 is a command that specifies "non-reach out", the background change effect is not executed at a rate of 99% and a rate of 1%. Decides to execute the background change effect with. If the command specifies "out of normal reach", it is decided not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 95%, but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 5%. If the command specifies "out of super reach", it is decided not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 75%, but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 25%. If the command specifies "normal reach jackpot", it is decided not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 70%, but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 30%. If the command specifies "super reach jackpot", it is decided not to execute the background change effect at a rate of 40%, but to execute the background change effect at a rate of 60%. If the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command read in S2000 is less than a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds), it is determined not to execute the background change effect.

In this way, when the display result of the variable display is a big hit, the background change effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of the loss, so that the player executes the background change effect. I expect that. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is "super reach", the background change effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of "normal reach", so that the player can perform the background change effect. Expect to be executed.

Next, when the effect control CPU 101 decides not to execute the background change effect (NO in S2102), the background image is set as the normal background (S2105), and the background change effect determination process ends. As a result, when the variable display without the background change effect is started, the background image becomes a normal background that is neither the first background to the third background. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the background change effect (YES in S2102), the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of consecutive hits and the number of second consecutive hits based on the number of repeated hits determination table shown in FIG. Determine (S2103).

Here, the number of first repeated hits is the number of operations of the push button 120 required to change the background image from the first background to the second background. When the push button 120 is operated the first number of consecutive hits within the period from 100% to 50% of the time bar 2000 shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 101 executes the first cut-in effect. , The background image is changed from the first background to the second background. In this embodiment, the first cut-in effect is an effect that is executed for a predetermined fixed period (for example, 1 second) after it is detected that the push button 120 has been operated the first number of times of repeated hits.

The time bar 2000 is displayed when the background image is the first background, and is updated from 100%, which is the first stage (start stage), with the passage of time, and 0%, which is the third stage (end stage). Will be erased when updated to. In this embodiment, the time bar 2000 is displayed in a 100% state at a timing 1 second after the start of fluctuation, and then 90%, 80%, ..., 0%, suggesting that the time bar 2000 is updated by 10% per second. It is information and is deleted when it is updated to 0%. That is, when the number of operations of the push button 120 operated within the period from 1 second to 6 seconds after the start of fluctuation reaches the first number of consecutive hits, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first cut-in effect for a fixed period (for example, After executing (1 second), control is performed to change the background image from the first background to the second background.

As described above, the period from 100% to 0% of the time bar 2000 is a period in which the background image may be changed by the player repeatedly hitting the push button 120, and the time bar 2000 is It can be said that this is a suggestion image that suggests a period during which the background change effect can be executed for the player. Further, the time bar 2000 suggests an operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 120 is effective, and suggests a remaining period in which the operation of the push button 120 is effective. That is, during the period when the time bar 2000 is updated, the player operates the push button 120, and the operation is effectively counted to reach a predetermined number of repeated hits (number of first consecutive hits or second consecutive hits). It can be expected that some kind of production will be performed when it is reached.

The number of second repeated hits is the number of operations of the push button 120 required to change the background image from the second background to the third background. When the push button 120 is operated the second number of consecutive hits within the period from when the background image changes to the second background until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%, the effect control CPU 101 performs the second cut-in effect. After execution, the background image is changed from the second background to the third background. In this embodiment, the second cut-in effect is non-existent from the detection that the push button 120 has been operated the second number of consecutive hits until the time bar 2000 reaches 0% (that is, up to 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation). It is a production that is executed for a fixed period. That is, the effect control CPU 101 operates the push button 120 within the period from when the background image becomes the second background until the time bar 2000 becomes 0% (that is, until 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation). When the number of consecutive hits is reached, the background image is changed from the second background to the third after executing the second cut-in effect for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 0% (that is, up to 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation). Control to change to the background.

In S2103, if the variation pattern command read in S2000 specifies "pseudo-continuous variation 0 times", the effect control CPU 101 sets the number of first continuous strokes to 20 and sets the number of second continuous strokes to 200. Set to times. In this embodiment, since it is practically impossible to operate the push button 120 200 times within the period until the time bar 2000 is updated to 0%, the number of pseudo-reams is 0. In the background change effect executed in the case of, the change from the second background to the third background is restricted. Further, if "pseudo-continuous fluctuation 1 time" is specified, the number of times of the first continuous hit is set to 20 and the number of times of the second continuous hit is set to 30. Further, if "pseudo-continuous fluctuation 2 times" is specified, the number of times of the first continuous hit is set to 10 times, and the number of times of the second continuous hit is set to 15 times. Further, if "pseudo-continuous fluctuation 3 times" is specified, the number of times of the first continuous hit is set to 10 and the number of times of the second continuous hit is set to 5.

In this way, when the number of first consecutive hits is small (in the case of 10 times), it can be expected that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations will be larger than in the case where the number of first consecutive hits is large (in the case of 20 times). .. Further, it can be expected that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases as the number of second consecutive hits decreases. As described above, in this embodiment, the larger the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations, the higher the rate of big hits. Therefore, when the number of repeated hits changes from the first background to the second background, the number of repeated hits is small and the second When the background changes to the third background, the player expects a big hit. As a result, I am interested in how many times it took to make a change from the first background to the second background, or how many times it took to make a change from the second background to the third background. It is possible to improve the interest of the background change production. In this embodiment, the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol when the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed is the timing when 11 seconds or more have passed from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol, and the time bar 2000 is displayed. During the period (the period when the background may change), the pseudo-continuous symbol shall not be temporarily stopped.

Further, in this embodiment, when the first consecutive hits are executed within a predetermined period, the background image is always changed from the first background to the second background, which is defined. When the second consecutive hits are executed within the period, the background image is always changed from the second background to the third background. That is, as the effect pattern of the background change effect, an effect pattern that does not change the background image from the first background to the second background regardless of the number of repeated hits executed, or a background image from the second background regardless of the number of repeated hits executed. There is no separate production pattern that does not change the third background. On the other hand, the background change effect is an effect that suggests that the player may be a big hit depending on the stage at which the background image changes. Therefore, for example, the background image is not changed from the first background to the second background. It is also necessary to provide a pattern or an effect pattern that does not change the background image from the second background to the third background. However, if various kinds of effect patterns are provided in advance, it is necessary to secure a storage capacity corresponding to the various effect patterns, and there is a problem that the step of determining the effect pattern is complicated.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, a plurality of effects are produced in advance by setting the number of repeated hits that is practically difficult to reach, such as the number of second repeated hits in the case of "pseudo continuous fluctuation 0 times". An effect pattern that does not change the background image from the second background to the third background is realized without providing a pattern. As a result, for example, it is possible to provide an event that "when the third background changes, one or more pseudo-continuous fluctuations are determined", and it is possible to improve the interest without complicating the processing. Regarding the number of times of the first repeated hits, by setting the number of times of repeated hits that is practically difficult to reach, an effect pattern that does not change the background image from the first background to the second background without providing a plurality of effect patterns in advance. May be realized.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the background image as the first background (S2104), and ends the background change effect determination process. As a result, when the variable display accompanied by the background change effect is started, the background image becomes the first background. Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern read in S2000 (S2010). Next, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S2011. In S2011, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol is described. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set for the data corresponding to the effect component that is not the control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

The process table shown in FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 101 serves as an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and left and right speakers 27, 27) as production parts is executed (S2012). For example, the effect display device 9 outputs a command to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. Further, in order to output the sound from the speakers 27 and 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

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

Here, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the image data related to the background change effect is not set in the process table. The effect control CPU 101 uses the image data of the background image (either for the first background, the second background, or the third background) as a predetermined area of the VRAM (for example, an area corresponding to the fifth layer for the background image). Executes the process of writing to. Further, a process of writing the image data of the time bar 2000 to a predetermined area of the VRAM (for example, an area corresponding to the fourth layer for the time bar moving image) is executed. Further, a process of writing the image data for the first cut-in notice and the image data for the second cut-in notice to a predetermined area of the VRAM (for example, an area corresponding to the third layer for the cut-in notice) is executed. Then, the VDP 109 produces a signal based on the superimposed data of the image data written in each area of the VRAM (the area corresponding to each layer) and the image data based on the display control execution data set in the process table. Output to the display device 9. In this way, the effect control device 9 displays the effect symbol and each image related to the background change effect.

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 (S2013). The effect control CPU 101 can grasp the display timing (for example, 1 second after the start of the fluctuation) and the erase timing (for example, 11 seconds after the start of the fluctuation) of the time bar 2000 based on the value of the fluctuation time timer.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 is a set of the first start winning command stored in the start winning command storage area (a symbol designation command in the storage area 1, a variable schedule pattern command, and a hold storage number addition designation command. , The oldest determination result) is deleted, and the contents of the subsequent storage areas of the command storage area at the time of starting winning are shifted one by one (S2014). When the variation display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 101 synchronizes with the variation display of the first special symbol. When the variation display of the effect symbol is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The winning judgment result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning judgment result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the second prize is awarded. The first winning judgment result stored in the judgment result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning judgment result storage buffer are shifted.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the hold display displayed in the hold display area 18c one by one (S2015). That is, the hold display displayed on the leftmost side when viewed from the player side of the hold display area 18c is erased, and all the other hold displays are shifted to the left by one hold display.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S2016).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (S3001) and 1 subtracts the value of the variation time timer (S3002). When the process timer times out (S3003), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (S3004). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (S3005).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the background image is the first background (S3006). Then, when the background image is the first background (Y), the first background processing described later is executed (S3008), and the process proceeds to S3010. On the other hand, when the background image is not the first background (N in S3006), it is confirmed whether or not the background image is the second background (S3007). Then, when the background image is the second background (Y), the second background processing described later is executed (S3009), and the process proceeds to S3010. On the other hand, when the background image is not the second background (N in S3007), that is, the background change effect is not executed and becomes a normal background, or the background change effect is already executed up to the third background. If it has changed, it shifts to S3010 without executing S3008 and S3009.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (S3010), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S3011). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set, the process proceeds to S3011. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between the boards is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first background processing of S3008. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the time bar moving image is being played back (S3101). In this example, in the time bar video, the time bar 2000 (see FIG. 30 etc.) is updated from 100% at a constant rate (10% per second), and finally becomes 0% over 10 seconds. It is assumed that the moving image starts playing 1 second after the start of fluctuation and ends 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation. Therefore, it is also possible to confirm whether or not the time bar moving image is being played back by checking whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation is between 1 second and 11 seconds. As will be described later, the time bar 2000 is not displayed on the effect display device 9 due to the execution of the first cut-in effect, the second cut-in effect, and the like even during the playback period of the time bar moving image. It may be invisible to the player.

If it is not during the playback period of the time bar video (No in S3101), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is not between 1 second and 11 seconds, the effect control CPU 101 is the playback start timing of the time bar video. Check whether or not, that is, whether or not it is the timing when 1 second has passed from the start of fluctuation, and if it is the playback start timing, (1) Start the playback of the time bar video (100% remaining at the start of playback). ), And (2) the player is repeatedly hit by displaying the continuous hit notification image 1000 (see FIG. 30 and the like) consisting of an image imitating the appearance of the push button 120 and a character image of "Strike repeatedly !!". Prompt (S3110). At this time, the value of the continuous hit counter is set to 0. It is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter is incremented by 1 each time the push button 120 is operated. Then, the first background processing is completed.

If the time bar moving image is being played back (Yes in S3101), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is between 1 second and 11 seconds, the effect control CPU 101 has elapsed the first change allowable period. It is confirmed whether or not it is present (S3102). If the value of the continuous hit counter does not reach the number of first continuous hits determined in S2103 within this first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is restricted. In this example, since the first change permissible period is a period from 100% to 50% for the time bar 2000, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation exceeds 6 seconds. By doing so, it is possible to confirm whether or not the first change allowable period has passed, that is, whether or not the time bar 2000 has less than 50% remaining.

If the first change permissible period has not passed (No in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is within 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is in the range of 100% to 50%, the effect control The CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first continuous hit count (S3121). If the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the number of continuous hits (No in S3121), the first background processing is terminated. If the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the number of consecutive hits (Yes in S3121), it is confirmed whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3122). Then, unless the first cut-in effect is being executed (No in S3122), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is erased (S3123), and the first cut-in effect is executed for a predetermined fixed period (S3124). If the first cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3122), the process proceeds to S3125.

In S3102, if the first change allowable period has passed (Yes in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation exceeds 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is less than 50%, the effect control The CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3103). Then, unless the first cut-in effect is being executed (No in S3103), the background image does not change to the second background even if the player operates the push button 120 after that, so the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed. If it is inside, it is erased (S3104). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the playback end timing of the time bar moving image, that is, whether or not it is the timing when 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and if it is the playback end timing, the time. Ends the reproduction of the bar moving image (0% remaining at the end of the reproduction) (S3105). That is, the time bar 2000 is erased. Then, the first background processing is completed. As described above, the background image does not change to the second background unless the first cut-in effect is executed without the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the number of first continuous hits within the first change allowable period.

In the first background processing, when the first cut-in effect is executed (Yes in S3103, Yes in S3122), at the end timing of the first cut-in effect in order to change the background image to the second background. If there is, that is, if one second (a period equivalent to 10% of the time bar 2000) has passed since the first cut-in effect was executed, (1) the first cut-in effect is finished, and (2) The background image is set as the second background, and (3) the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed (S3125). At this time, the value of the continuous hit counter is set to 0. Then, the first background processing is completed. As described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first number of continuous hits and the first cut-in effect is executed within the first change allowable period, the background image changes to the second background.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the second background processing of S3009. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second change allowable period has elapsed (S3202). If the value of the continuous hit counter does not reach the number of second continuous hits determined in S2103 within this second change allowable period, the change from the second background to the third background is restricted. In this example, the second change permissible period is the period from when the background image changes to the second background (after the first cut-in effect is completed) until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%. By confirming whether or not the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation exceeds 11 seconds, the control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second change allowable period has elapsed, that is, whether or not the time bar 2000 has 0% remaining. You can check if it is not.

If the second change permissible period has not elapsed (No in S3202), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is within 11 seconds and the time bar 2000 is not 0%, the effect control CPU 101 is , It is confirmed whether or not the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the second continuous hit count (S3221). If the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the second continuous hit count (No in S3221), the second background time processing is terminated. If the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the second continuous hit count (Yes in S3221), it is confirmed whether or not the second cut-in effect is being executed (S3222). Then, if the second cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3222), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is erased (S3223), and the second cut-in effect is executed (S3224). The second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0% (that is, until 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation). If the second cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3222), the second background processing is terminated.

In S3202, if the second change allowable period has passed (Yes in S3202), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation exceeds 11 seconds and the time bar 2000 is 0%, the effect is produced. The control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second cut-in effect is being executed (S3203). Then, unless the second cut-in effect is being executed (No in S3203), the background image does not change to the third background even if the player operates the push button 120 after that, so the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed. If it is inside, it is deleted (S3204). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the playback end timing of the time bar moving image, that is, whether or not it is the timing when 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and if it is the playback end timing, the time. Ends the playback of the bar video (0% remaining at the end of playback) (S3205). That is, the time bar 2000 is erased. Then, the second background processing is completed. As described above, if the second cut-in effect is not executed without the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the second continuous hit count within the second change allowable period, the background image does not change to the third background.

In the second background processing, if the second cut-in effect is executed (Yes in S3203), (1) the second cut-in effect is terminated in order to change the background image to the third background. (2) The background image is set as the third background (S3206). Then, the process proceeds to S3205 to end the second background processing. As described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of times of the second continuous hit and the second cut-in effect is executed within the second change allowable period, the background image changes to the third background.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (S4001). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S4012. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in S4011. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed (S4013). Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol of S4002 is executed. Instead, it shifts to S4012.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) (S4002).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the determination process of S4010. When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of S4002 (that is, when the missed symbol is displayed) (N of S4010), the effect control CPU 101 shifts to S4050.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S4002 (Y in S4010), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (S4011) and indicates that the jackpot start designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not the reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the sudden probability change big hit start designation command has been received is set (S4012). The jackpot start designation command is an effect control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game. Further, the sudden probability change big hit start designation command is an effect control command for designating the control start of the sudden probability change big hit. When the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S4013) and selects the process table according to the fanfare effect. (S4014). If the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S4015), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data). 1. Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the movable member control data 1) (S4016). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S4017).

When it is determined not to be a big hit (N in S4010), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S4050). ..

Next, a specific example of the background change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a time chart of the effect data when the background change effect is executed. In this embodiment, the image displayed on the effect display device 9 is a superimposed display of image data stored in the storage area corresponding to each layer of the first layer to the fifth layer shown in FIG. 29. .. Here, the uppermost layer is the first layer, the one lower layer is the second layer, the second lower layer is the third layer, and the third lower layer is the fourth layer and the lowermost layer. The lower layer is the fifth layer. When the display areas of the image data of the upper layer and the image data of the lower layer overlap, the image data of the upper layer is preferentially displayed on the screen in the overlapping display area. That is, the higher the layer, the higher the display priority of the image of that layer, and the image is displayed in front of the player (that is, so as to be easily visible).

Here, since the image data of the fourth symbol is stored in the storage area of the first layer, which is the uppermost layer, the player reliably visually recognizes the variable display of the fourth symbol when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed. be able to. Further, since the image data of the effect symbol is stored in the storage area of the second layer, the display of the image data stored in the storage area of the lower layer does not block the variable display of the effect symbol. However, in some cases, control is executed in which the effect symbols are displayed smaller than usual at the lower right of the screen so that the player can easily see the effect images other than the effect symbols (for example, (b) to (e) in FIGS. ).

Further, the image data of the first cut-in effect, the second cut-in effect, and the continuous hit notification image 1000 is stored in the storage area of the third layer, and the image data of the time bar moving image is stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. The image data of the background image is stored in the storage area of the fifth layer. Therefore, the background image is the display information having the lowest display priority, and when the first cut-in effect or the second cut-in effect is executed, when the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed, or when the time bar moving image is displayed. When is playing, the area that overlaps the display area is not displayed on the screen.

In addition, the display information of the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect of the third layer has higher display priority than the time bar video of the fourth layer, and the first cut effect and the first cut-in effect are displayed. 2 Since the display area of the image data of the cut-in effect includes the display area of the time bar moving image, it is assumed that the image data of the time bar moving image is stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. However, the time bar 2000 is not displayed on the screen. On the other hand, although the continuous hit notification image of the third layer has a higher display priority than the time bar video of the fourth layer, there is no overlapping display area between the continuous hit notification image and the time bar video, so that both are displayed on the screen. It can be displayed.

When it is decided to execute the background change effect, as shown in FIGS. 29 (1) and 30 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image becomes the first. It is one background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 29 (2) and 30 (b), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start the reproduction of the time bar moving image at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. , The continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed and the time bar 2000 is displayed to urge the player to repeatedly hit the push button 120. The time bar 2000 is initially 100% displayed, but then gradually decreases at a constant rate of 10% per second, and when it reaches 0%, the image data is erased.

Next, as a result of the player who confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), within the first change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 50%. By the time (the timing shown in FIG. 29 (5), and 6 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), it is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first number of continuous hits. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 29 (3) and 30 (d), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the third layer is erased, and the image data is stored in the storage area of the third layer. The image data of the first cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3000 is displayed on the screen as the first cut-in effect. This first cut-in effect is executed for a predetermined fixed period (for example, 1 second). Here, the fixed period in which the first cut-in effect is executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than that of the first cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. Instead, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated with the passage of time.

After the fixed period of the first cut-in effect elapses, as shown in FIGS. 29 (4) and 30 (e), the background image is set as the second background and stored in the storage area of the third layer. The image data of the 1 cut-in effect is erased, and the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 is stored in the storage area of the third layer. As a result, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen together with the continuous hit notification image 1000, and the player is urged to repeatedly hit the push button 120.

Next, as a result of the player who confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 30 (f), within the second change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 0%. By the time (the timing shown in FIG. 29 (7), and 11 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), it is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the second continuous hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 29 (6) and 30 (g), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the third layer is erased, and the image data is stored in the storage area of the third layer. The image data of the second cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3100 is displayed on the screen as a second cut-in effect. This second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 0% (from the start of fluctuation to the elapse of 11 seconds). Here, the non-fixed period in which the second cut-in effect is executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than that of the second cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. However, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated with the passage of time.

When the playback period of the time bar moving image ends (11 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), as shown in FIGS. 29 (7) and 30 (h), the background image is set as the third background, and the third layer is stored. The image data of the second cut-in effect stored in the area is deleted, and the image data of the time bar moving image stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is also deleted. As a result, the background image changes to the third background.

In this way, the first notification (FIG. 30 (b): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) for notifying the player to perform continuous hits in the first background is performed, and the number of repeated hits reaches the first number of continuous hits. The second background is changed to the second background, and the second notification (FIG. 30 (e): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) is performed to notify the player to perform repeated hits in the second background, and the number of repeated hits reaches the second continuous hit count. When the background change effect that changes to the third background is executed based on the above, the suggestion information (time bar 2000) is displayed, and in the case of the first background (when the first notification is performed), the first stage (100). %), And when the second background (when the second notification is performed), it is updated from the updated state (less than 100%) than the first stage, so for the player , The change from the first background to the second background based on the first repeated hits, and the change from the second background to the third background based on the second repeated hits can be regarded as a series of effects, and the player's operation It is possible to improve the interest of the production that accompanies.

Here, when there is a restriction on the period for changing from the first background to the third background, for example, as in this embodiment, the background image is moved to the third background before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol. In the case where the effect configuration is adopted in which the player's expectation is appropriately improved by changing the change, the effect of causing the player to perform a predetermined operation within a predetermined predetermined period is executed a plurality of times. Becomes difficult. In this embodiment, the timing at which the number of repeated hits changes to the second background is determined according to the timing when the number of repeated hits reaches the first number of repeated hits, and the period ((4) to (7) in FIG. 29) that becomes the second background is set. Since it can be a non-fixed period, the change from the first background to the third background can be completed within a predetermined period. That is, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest within the predetermined production execution period.

Further, in this embodiment, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period (from 100% to 50% of the time bar), the first cut-in effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately enhance the interest before the change to the second background. Similarly, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of continuous hits within the second change allowable period (from the change to the second background until the time bar reaches 0%), the second cut-in effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately enhance the interest before the change to the third background.

Further, in this embodiment, when the first cut-in effect is executed, the layer is lower than this, and the time bar 2000 whose display area overlaps with that of the first cut-in effect is not displayed on the screen. , It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the display of the time bar 2000 that notifies the operation validity period when the first cut-in effect is being executed. Similarly, when the second cut-in effect is being executed, the layer is lower than this, and the time bar 2000 whose display area overlaps with that of the second cut-in effect is not displayed on the screen, so that the second cut-in effect is not displayed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the display of the time bar 2000 that notifies the operation validity period when the effect is being executed.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (3) to (4) and (6) to (7), and FIGS. 30 (d) and 30 (g), the effect control CPU 101 is the first The time bar on the screen is displayed by executing the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect in the upper layer without performing any special display control for the time bar moving image being played in the four layers. The display and non-display of 2000 are switched. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 may simply reproduce the time bar moving image in which the time bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 0% over 10 seconds at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 second after the start of fluctuation). Display control such as erasing the image data of the suggestion information (time bar 2000) when the 1st cut-in effect or the 2nd cut-in effect is executed becomes unnecessary. That is, when the display area of the special effect (first cut-in effect) and the display area of the suggestion information (time bar 2000) overlap, the display control for preferentially displaying the display area of the special effect is executed. , It is possible to secure the interest of special production while simplifying the display control of suggestion information.

Then, in this embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background coincides with the timing at which the suggestion information (time bar 2000) becomes the third stage (0%), and the second The change from the background to the third background is the timing according to the timing when the suggestion information becomes the third stage. Further, during the period until the suggestion information (time bar 2000) changes from the first stage (100%) to the third stage (0%), the timing when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first continuous hit count and the second It is common regardless of the timing when the number of repeated hits is reached (10 seconds from 1 second to 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation). Therefore, as the suggestion information, a time bar moving image updated in a fixed period from the first stage to the third stage can be used, and the display control of the suggestion information can be simplified.

(When not changing from the first background to the second background)
Next, the processing when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. When it is decided that the background change effect is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 31 (1) and 32 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image becomes the first. It is one background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 31 (2) and 32 (b), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start the reproduction of the time bar moving image at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. , The continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed and the time bar 2000 is displayed to urge the player to repeatedly hit the push button 120.

Next, as a result of the player confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120 or leaving the push button 120 without hitting repeatedly, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), the first change allowable period Among them, that is, by the time the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (the timing shown in FIG. 31 (5), and 6 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the first continuous hit count. And. At this time, the effect control CPU 101 erases the continuous hit notification image 1000 as shown in FIGS. 31 (5) and 32 (d). Then, as shown in FIGS. 31 (5) to (7) and 32 (e), the time bar moving image is continuously played for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), the background image does not change from the first background.

In this way, if the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period until the time bar 2000 reaches 50%, the change from the first background to the second background. Is restricted. Assuming that the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits after the first change allowable period has passed (for example, when the time bar 2000 has 20% remaining), the first cut-in effect is produced. Even if the background is changed to the second background through the above, it is practically impossible to operate the number of times of the second repeated hits in the remaining period. Therefore, in such a case, the change from the first background to the second background. Even if it is allowed, the game interest will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is restricted to change the background. I try to prevent the production from deteriorating. In addition, for the player, in order to recognize that the time bar 2000 must first be repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times in order to change from the first background to the second background before the time bar 2000 reaches 50%, the player is asked. It is possible to prompt the operation appropriately.

(When executing an alternative effect)
Next, FIGS. 33 to 33 show the processing in the case where the alternative effect is executed without changing to the second background when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period. It will be described with reference to 35. FIG. 33 is a modification of the first background processing shown in FIG. 26, and here, points different from the processing of FIG. 26 will be described. Unless the first cut-in effect is being executed in S3103 (No), the background image does not change to the second background even if the player operates the push button 120 after that, so the continuous hit notification image 1000 is being displayed. If so, this is erased (S3104).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the alternative effect is being executed (S3104A), and if the alternative effect is not executed (No), the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%. (Until 11 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), an alternative effect is executed (S3104B). On the other hand, if the alternative effect is being executed (Yes in S3014A), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the playback end timing of the time bar moving image, that is, whether or not 11 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation. After confirming, if it is the playback end timing, the alternative effect is ended and the time bar moving image is finished (0% remaining at the end of the playback) (S3105A). That is, the image data of the alternative effect is erased, and the time bar 2000 is erased. Then, the first background processing is completed. As described above, if the first cut-in effect is not executed without the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the number of first continuous hits within the first change allowable period, the alternative effect is executed until the end of the reproduction of the time bar moving image.

When it is decided to execute the background change effect, as shown in FIGS. 34 (1) and 35 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image becomes the first. It is one background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 34 (2) and 35 (b), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start the reproduction of the time bar moving image at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. , The continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed and the time bar 2000 is displayed to urge the player to repeatedly hit the push button 120.

Next, as a result of the player confirming the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120 or leaving the push button 120 without hitting repeatedly, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the first change allowable period Among them, that is, by the time the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (the timing shown in FIG. 34 (5), and 6 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the first continuous hit count. And. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 34 (5) and 35 (d), the effect control CPU 101 erases the continuous hit notification image 1000, and as an alternative effect, a character that emits the line "Strongly hit!" Display 3200 images. Then, as shown in FIGS. 34 (5) to (7) and 35 (e), the alternative effect is continued for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 becomes 0%. As a result, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), the background image does not change from the first background. Here, the image data of the character 3200 as the alternative effect is stored in the storage area of the third layer as in the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect, and the alternative effect of the third layer. Since the display area of is included in the display area of the time bar 2000 of the fourth layer, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen during the period when the alternative effect is being executed even during the playback period of the time bar moving image. Do not show.

As described above, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is restricted. Assuming that the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits after the first change allowable period has passed (for example, when the time bar 2000 has 20% remaining), the first cut-in effect is produced. Even if the background is changed to the second background through the above, it is practically impossible to operate the number of times of the second repeated hits in the remaining period. Therefore, in such a case, the change from the first background to the second background. Even if it is allowed, the game interest will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is restricted to change the background. I try to prevent the production from deteriorating.

Further, if the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is restricted, but at this time, the game is simply played. If a person simply waits for the time bar 2000 to reach 0% in the first background (see FIGS. 32 (d) and 32 (e)), the interest in the game will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the number of operations of the push button 120 does not reach the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the alternative effect is executed so that the second background does not change. I try to suppress the decline of.

The processes after S3104 in FIG. 33, S3104A, S3104B, and S3105A are also applicable to the second and third embodiments shown below, and alternative effects can be executed in these embodiments. For example, in the second embodiment, the processing after S3104 in FIG. 36 can be replaced with the processing of S3104A, S3104B, and S3105A. Further, in the third embodiment, the processing after S3104 in FIG. 39 can be replaced with the processing of S3104A, S3104B, and S3105A (the time bar moving image of S3105A shall be read as the first time bar moving image).

[2. Second Embodiment]
Next, the game machine according to the second embodiment will be described with respect to the differences from the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background is a predetermined fixed timing, and the timing at which the time bar 2000 becomes 50% (the second embodiment). It is the timing of 6 seconds after 1 background is displayed (from the start of fluctuation), and when the background image changes from the 1st background to the 2nd background and further from the 2nd background to the 3rd background, the change timing to the 3rd background. (Timing 5 seconds before). When the background image changes from the first background to the second background and further from the second background to the third background, the period during which the background image is the second background is a predetermined fixed period (for example, 5 seconds). .. In the second embodiment, the second change permissible period is a fixed period from 50% to 0% of the time bar 2000, and if the value of the continuous hit counter within this period does not reach the second continuous hit count, the second change is allowed. The change from the 2 background to the 3rd background is restricted. Further, in the second embodiment, the period during which the first cut-in effect is executed is not from the time when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits until the time bar 2000 becomes 50% and changes to the second background. It is a fixed period.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the first background processing in the second embodiment. If the first change allowable period has not passed and the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first continuous hit count (Yes in S3121), it is confirmed whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3122). ). Then, unless the first cut-in effect is being executed (No in S3122), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is deleted (S3123), and the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (6 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation). (Until), the first cut-in effect is executed (S3124A). If the first cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3122), the process proceeds to S3125A.

In S3102, if the first change allowable period has passed (Yes in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation exceeds 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is less than 50%, the effect control Since the background image does not change to the second background even if the player operates the push button 120 after that, the CPU 101 erases the continuous hit notification image 1000 if it is being displayed (S3104). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the playback end timing of the time bar moving image, that is, whether or not it is the timing when 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and if it is the playback end timing, the time. Ends the reproduction of the bar moving image (0% remaining at the end of the reproduction) (S3105). That is, the time bar 2000 is erased. Then, the first background processing is completed. As described above, the background image does not change to the second background unless the first cut-in effect is executed without the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the number of first continuous hits within the first change allowable period.

In the first background processing, when the first cut-in effect is executed (Yes in S3122), it is the end timing of the first cut-in effect in order to change the background image to the second background, that is, If the time bar 2000 reaches 50%, (1) the first cut-in effect is finished, (2) the background image is set as the second background, and (3) the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed. (S3125A). At this time, the value of the continuous hit counter is set to 0. Then, the first background processing is completed. As described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first number of continuous hits and the first cut-in effect is executed within the first change allowable period, the background image changes to the second background.

Next, a specific example of the background change effect according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.

When it is decided to execute the background change effect, as shown in FIGS. 37 (1) and 38 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image becomes the first. It is one background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (2) and 38 (b), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start the reproduction of the time bar moving image at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. , The continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed and the time bar 2000 is displayed to urge the player to repeatedly hit the push button 120. The time bar 2000 is initially 100% displayed, but then gradually decreases at a constant rate of 10% per second, and when it reaches 0%, the image data is erased.

Next, as a result of the player who confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), within the first change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 50%. By the time (the timing shown in FIG. 37 (5), and 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation), it is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first number of continuous hits. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) and 38 (d), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the third layer is erased, and at the same time, the storage area of the third layer The image data of the first cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3000 is displayed on the screen as the first cut-in effect. This first cut-in effect is executed for a non-fixed period until the time bar 2000 reaches 50% (until 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation). Here, the non-fixed period in which the first cut-in effect is executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than that of the first cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. However, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated with the passage of time.

When the time bar 2000 is updated to 50% (6 seconds after the start of fluctuation), the background image is set as the second background and the third layer is set as shown in FIGS. 37 (4) and 38 (e). The image data of the first cut-in effect stored in the storage area of is erased, and the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 is stored in the storage area of the third layer. As a result, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen together with the continuous hit notification image 1000, and the player is urged to repeatedly hit the push button 120.

Next, as a result of the player who confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), within the second change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 0%. By the time (the timing shown in FIG. 38 (7), and 11 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), it is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the second continuous hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 37 (6) and 38 (g), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the third layer is erased, and the image data is stored in the storage area of the third layer. The image data of the second cut-in effect is stored. As a result, an image of the character 3100 is displayed on the screen as a second cut-in effect. This second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the time bar 2000 reaches 0% (from the start of fluctuation to the elapse of 11 seconds). Here, the non-fixed period in which the second cut-in effect is executed is also the playback period of the time bar video, but since the display priority is lower than that of the second cut-in effect, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen. However, only the image data stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is updated with the passage of time.

When the playback period of the time bar moving image ends (11 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), as shown in FIGS. 37 (7) and 38 (h), the background image is set as the third background, and the third layer is stored. The image data of the second cut-in effect stored in the area is deleted, and the image data of the time bar moving image stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is also deleted. As a result, the background image changes to the third background.

In this way, the first notification (FIG. 38 (b): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) for notifying the player to perform continuous hits in the first background is performed, and the number of repeated hits reaches the first number of continuous hits. The second background is changed to the second background, and the second notification (FIG. 38 (e): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) is performed to notify the player to perform repeated hits in the second background, and the number of repeated hits reaches the second continuous hit count. When the background change effect that changes to the third background is executed based on the above, the suggestion information (time bar 2000) is displayed, and in the case of the first background (when the first notification is performed), the first stage (100). %), And in the second background (when the second notification is performed), it is in a state updated from the first stage, and is updated from a predetermined specific state (50%). Therefore, for the player, the change from the first background to the second background based on the first repeated hits and the change from the second background to the third background based on the second repeated hits are produced as if they were a series of effects. It can be understood as, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production that involves the operation of the player.

Here, when there is a restriction on the period for changing from the first background to the third background, for example, as in this embodiment, the background image is moved to the third background before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol. In the case where the effect configuration is adopted in which the player's expectation is appropriately improved by changing the change, the effect of causing the player to perform a predetermined operation within a predetermined predetermined period is executed a plurality of times. Becomes difficult. In this embodiment, the timing of changing to the second background is a predetermined specific timing regardless of the timing when the number of repeated hits reaches the first number of repeated hits (the timing and variation when the time bar 2000 becomes 50%). The fixed period can be a period 6 seconds after the start (display of the first background) and a period ((4) to (7) in FIG. 37) as the second background. Therefore, for example, the effect control on the premise that the background image of the rainfall, which is the second background, is displayed, for example, the movable accessory of the umbrella is operated at an appropriate timing, and the amount of rainfall gradually increases. It is also possible to perform an effect such as a storm or a stop of rain at the end of the change for an appropriate period. That is, it is possible to facilitate the effect control related to the second background and enable various effects to be executed. Further, in this embodiment, by completing the change from the first background to the third background within a predetermined period, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest within the predetermined effect execution period.

Further, in this embodiment, when the first cut-in effect is executed, the layer is lower than this, and the time bar 2000 whose display area overlaps with that of the first cut-in effect is not displayed on the screen. , It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the display of the time bar 2000 that notifies the operation validity period when the first cut-in effect is being executed. In particular, in the second embodiment or the third embodiment described later, unlike the first embodiment, because the change timings of the second background previously determined, the second background from reaching the first continuous hits count (In the first embodiment, since the timing for changing to the second background is not predetermined, it is possible to change to the second background as soon as the number of consecutive hits is reached). It is necessary to prevent the decline in interest during this period. On the other hand, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment described later, the first cut-in effect is executed during the period from when the number of consecutive hits is reached until the background changes to the second background. I try to prevent the decline in interest.

Then, in this embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background coincides with the timing at which the suggestion information (time bar 2000) becomes the third stage (0%), and the second The change from the background to the third background is the timing according to the timing when the suggestion information becomes the third stage. Further, during the period until the suggestion information (time bar 2000) changes from the first stage (100%) to the third stage (0%), the timing when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first continuous hit count and the second It is common regardless of the timing when the number of repeated hits is reached (10 seconds from 1 second to 11 seconds after the start of fluctuation). Therefore, as the suggestion information, a time bar moving image updated in a fixed period from the first stage to the third stage can be used, and the display control of the suggestion information can be simplified.

[3. Third Embodiment]
Next, the game machine according to the third embodiment will be described with respect to the differences from the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background is a predetermined fixed timing, and after the first background is displayed (variation starts). The timing is 6 seconds, which is 5 seconds before the change timing to the third background when the background image changes from the first background to the second background and further from the second background to the third background. When the background image changes from the first background to the second background and further from the second background to the third background, the period during which the background image is the second background is a predetermined fixed period (for example, 5 seconds). .. In the third embodiment, the second change permissible period is a fixed period from 50% to 0% of the time bar 2000, and if the value of the continuous hit counter within this period does not reach the second continuous hit count, the second change is allowed. The change from the 2 background to the 3rd background is restricted. Further, in the third embodiment, the period during which the first cut-in effect is executed is a non-fixed period from the time when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits to the timing of change to the second background.

Further, in the background change effect of the third embodiment, two time bar moving images, a first time bar moving image and a second time bar moving image, are used. In the first time bar video, the time bar 2000 is displayed in the state of 100% at the timing when 1 second has passed from the start of fluctuation, and then 90%, 80%, ..., 0%, which is updated by 10% per second. This is suggestive information, and is deleted at the timing when it is updated to 0% or when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period. In the second time bar video, the time bar 2000 is displayed in a state of 50% at the timing when 6 seconds have passed from the start of the fluctuation (5 seconds before the change timing when changing to the third background), and then 40%. It is suggestive information that is updated by 10% per second, such as 30%, ... 0%, and the value of the continuous hit counter is set to the number of consecutive hits at the timing of updating to 0% or within the second change allowable period. It will be erased when it reaches.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41, in the background change effect of the third embodiment, the first time bar moving image is not played during the period when the first cut-in effect is executed, and the second cut-in effect is produced. The second time bar video is not played during the period when is being executed. Therefore, the image data of the first cut-in effect and the image data of the second cut-in effect can be stored in the storage area of the fourth layer, which is the same as the first time bar moving image and the second time bar moving image. Further, since the display area of the continuous hit notification image 1000 does not overlap with the display area of the time bar 2000, the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 is also on the same fourth layer as the first time bar moving image and the second time bar moving image. It can be stored in the storage area (this also applies to the first embodiment and the second embodiment). Therefore, in the third embodiment, since the storage area of the third layer is free, this can be used for other effects.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the first background processing according to the third embodiment. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first time bar moving image is being played back (S3101B). In this example, in the first time bar moving image, the time bar 2000 (see FIG. 38, etc.) is updated from 100% at a constant rate (10% per second), and finally 0% over 10 seconds. It is erased at the timing when it becomes, or it is erased at the timing when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period.

Unless it is during the playback period of the first time bar video (No in S3101B), the effect control CPU 101 is whether or not it is the playback start timing of the first time bar video, that is, the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of fluctuation. If it is the playback start timing, (1) the playback of the first time bar video is started (100% remaining at the start of playback), and (2) the appearance of the push button 120 is displayed. By displaying the continuous hit notification image 1000 (see FIG. 38 and the like) composed of the imitated image and the character image of "Repeat hit !!", the player is urged to repeatedly hit (S3110B). At this time, the value of the continuous hit counter is set to 0. It is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter is incremented by 1 each time the push button 120 is operated. Then, the first background processing is completed.

If it is during the reproduction period of the first time bar moving image (Yes in S3101B), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first change allowable period has elapsed (S3102). If the value of the continuous hit counter does not reach the number of first continuous hits determined in S2103 within this first change allowable period, the change from the first background to the second background is restricted. In this example, since the first change permissible period is a period from 100% to 50% for the time bar 2000 in the first time bar moving image, the effect control CPU 101 has an elapsed time of more than 6 seconds from the start of fluctuation. By confirming whether or not the time bar 2000 has passed, it is possible to confirm whether or not the first change allowable period has passed, that is, whether or not the time bar 2000 is less than 50% remaining.

If the first change permissible period has not passed (No in S3102), that is, if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is within 6 seconds and the time bar 2000 is in the range of 100% to 50%, the effect control The CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first continuous hit count (S3121). If the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the number of continuous hits (No in S3121), the first background processing is terminated. If the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the number of consecutive hits (Yes in S3121), it is confirmed whether or not the first cut-in effect is being executed (S3122). Then, if the first cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3122), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is erased (S3123), the reproduction of the first time bar moving image is finished (S3123B), and a predetermined first 2 The first cut-in effect is executed for the remaining time until the timing of changing to the background (S3124B). If the first cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3122), the process proceeds to S3125B.

In S3102, if the first change allowable period has passed (Yes in S3102), that is, the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation exceeds 6 seconds, and the time bar 2000 in the first time bar moving image is less than 50%. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 erases the continuous hit notification image 1000 if it is being displayed, because the background image does not change to the second background even if the player operates the push button 120 thereafter. (S3104). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the playback end timing of the first time bar moving image, that is, whether or not it is the timing when 11 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and if it is the playback end timing, , Ends the reproduction of the first time bar moving image (0% remaining at the end of the reproduction) (S3105B). That is, the time bar 2000 is erased. Then, the first background processing is completed. As described above, the background image does not change to the second background unless the first cut-in effect is executed without the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the number of first continuous hits within the first change allowable period.

In the first background processing, if the first cut-in effect is executed (Yes in S3122), it is assumed that the background image is changed to the second background, that is, the third background is also changed. If the timing is 5 seconds before the timing of changing to the third background, (1) the first cut-in effect is finished, (2) the background image is set as the second background, and (3) Playback of the second time bar moving image (moving image in which the time bar 2000 is updated from 50%) is started, and (4) the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed (S3125B). At this time, the value of the continuous hit counter is set to 0. Then, the first background processing is completed. As described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first number of continuous hits and the first cut-in effect is executed within the first change allowable period, the background image changes to the second background.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the second background processing according to the third embodiment. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second time bar moving image is being played back (S3201B). If it is during the playback period of the second time bar moving image (Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the second change allowable period has elapsed (S3202). If the value of the continuous hit counter does not reach the number of second continuous hits determined in S2103 within this second change allowable period, the change from the second background to the third background is restricted. In this example, since the second change permissible period is a fixed period from 50% to 0% of the time bar 2000 in the second time bar moving image, the effect control CPU 101 is used as the second background. By confirming whether or not the elapsed time exceeds 5 seconds, it is possible to confirm whether or not the second change allowable period has elapsed, that is, whether or not the time bar 2000 has 0% remaining.

If the second change permissible period has not passed (No in S3202) and the time bar 2000 is not 0%, does the effect control CPU 101 reach the second continuous hit counter value? Check whether or not (S3221). If the value of the continuous hit counter has not reached the second continuous hit count (No in S3221), the second background time processing is terminated. If the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the second continuous hit count (Yes in S3221), it is confirmed whether or not the second cut-in effect is being executed (S3222). Then, if the second cut-in effect is not being executed (No in S3222), the continuous hit notification image 1000 is deleted (S3223), the reproduction of the second time bar moving image is finished (S3223B), and the second cut-in effect is produced. Is executed (S3224). The second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period until the timing when the background image changes to the third background. If the second cut-in effect is already being executed (Yes in S3222), the second background processing is terminated.

In S3202, if the second change allowable period has passed (Yes in S3202), that is, 5 seconds have passed since the second background was set, and the time bar 2000 in the second time bar moving image is 0%. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 does not change the background image to the third background even if the player operates the push button 120 thereafter. Therefore, if the continuous hit notification image 1000 is being displayed, this is used. Erase (S3204). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the playback end timing of the second time bar moving image, that is, whether or not 5 seconds have passed since it became the second background, and it is the playback end timing. In that case, the reproduction of the second time bar moving image is ended (the remaining 0% at the end of the reproduction) (S3205). That is, the time bar 2000 is erased. Then, the second background processing is completed. As described above, if the second cut-in effect is not executed without the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the second continuous hit count within the second change allowable period, the background image does not change to the third background.

In the second background processing, if it is not during the playback period of the second time bar moving image (No in S3201B), it is confirmed whether or not it is the third background change timing, and if it is the third background change timing (for example). (If 5 seconds have passed since the second background was set), (1) the second cut-in effect is finished, and (2) the background image is set as the third background (S3206B). Then, the second background processing is completed. As described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of times of the second continuous hit and the second cut-in effect is executed within the second change allowable period, the background image changes to the third background.

Next, a specific example of the background change effect according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 38.

When it is decided that the background change effect is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 41 (1) and 38 (a), when the variation display of the fourth symbol and the effect symbol is started, the background image becomes the first. It is one background. Then, as shown in FIGS. 41 (2) and 38 (b), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the timing to start the reproduction of the first time bar moving image at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. Then, the continuous hit notification image 1000 is displayed and the time bar 2000 is displayed to urge the player to repeatedly hit the push button 120. The time bar 2000 was initially 100% when it was displayed, but then gradually decreased at a constant rate of 10% per second until it reached 0%, or within the first allowable change period. The image data is deleted when the value of the repeated hit counter reaches the first number of repeated hits.

Next, as a result of the player who confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), within the first change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 50%. By the time (the timing shown in FIG. 41 (5), and 6 seconds have passed from the start of fluctuation), it is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the first number of continuous hits. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 41 (3) and 38 (d), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is erased, and the storage area of the fourth layer is also deleted. The image data of the first time bar moving image stored in is deleted, and the image data of the first cut-in effect is stored instead. As a result, an image of the character 3000 is displayed on the screen as the first cut-in effect. This first cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period (non-fixed period) until the change timing to the second background (for example, until 6 seconds have passed from the start of the change).

When the timing of change to the second background is reached (6 seconds after the start of the fluctuation), the background image is set as the second background as shown in FIGS. 41 (4) and 38 (e), and the fourth layer is formed. The image data of the first cut-in effect stored in the storage area is erased, and the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the image data of the second time bar moving image are stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. As a result, the time bar 2000 is displayed on the screen together with the continuous hit notification image 1000, and the player is urged to repeatedly hit the push button 120.

Next, as a result of the player who confirmed the continuous hit notification image 1000 and the time bar 2000 repeatedly hitting the push button 120, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), within the second change allowable period, that is, the time bar 2000 is 0%. By the time (the timing shown in FIG. 41 (7), and 5 seconds have passed since the second background was formed), it is assumed that the value of the continuous hit counter has reached the second continuous hit count. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 41 (6) and 38 (g), the image data of the continuous hit notification image 1000 stored in the storage area of the fourth layer and the image data of the second time bar moving image are deleted. At the same time, the image data of the second cut-in effect is stored in the storage area of the fourth layer. As a result, an image of the character 3100 is displayed on the screen as a second cut-in effect. This second cut-in effect is executed for the remaining period (non-fixed period) until the timing of change to the third background (until 5 seconds have passed since the second background was formed).

When the timing of change to the third background is reached (5 seconds after becoming the second background), the background image is set as the third background as shown in FIGS. 41 (7) and 38 (h). The image data of the second cut-in effect stored in the storage area of the fourth layer is erased. As a result, the background image changes to the third background.

In this way, the first notification (FIG. 38 (b): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) for notifying the player to perform continuous hits in the first background is performed, and the number of repeated hits reaches the first number of continuous hits. The second background is changed to the second background, and the second notification (FIG. 38 (e): display of the continuous hit notification image 1000) is performed to notify the player to perform repeated hits in the second background, and the number of repeated hits reaches the second continuous hit count. When the background change effect that changes to the third background is executed based on the above, the suggestion information (time bar 2000) is displayed, and in the case of the first background (when the first notification is performed), the first stage (100). %), And in the second background (when the second notification is performed), it is in a state updated from the first stage, and is updated from a predetermined specific state (50%). Therefore, for the player, the change from the first background to the second background based on the first repeated hits and the change from the second background to the third background based on the second repeated hits are produced as if they were a series of effects. It can be understood as, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production that involves the operation of the player.

Here, when there is a restriction on the period for changing from the first background to the third background, for example, as in this embodiment, the background image is moved to the third background before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol. In the case where the effect configuration is adopted in which the player's expectation is appropriately improved by changing the change, the effect of causing the player to perform a predetermined operation within a predetermined predetermined period is executed a plurality of times. Becomes difficult. In this embodiment, the timing of changing to the second background is a predetermined specific timing regardless of the timing when the number of repeated hits reaches the first number of repeated hits (the timing and variation when the time bar 2000 becomes 50%). The fixed period can be a period (timing 6 seconds after the start (display of the first background)) and a period ((4) to (7) in FIG. 41) that becomes the second background. Therefore, for example, the effect control on the premise that the background image of the rainfall, which is the second background, is displayed, for example, the movable accessory of the umbrella is operated at an appropriate timing, and the amount of rainfall gradually increases. It is also possible to perform an effect such as a storm or a stop of rain at the end of the change for an appropriate period. That is, it is possible to facilitate the effect control related to the second background and enable various effects to be executed. Further, in this embodiment, by completing the change from the first background to the third background within a predetermined period, it is possible to appropriately improve the interest within the predetermined effect execution period.

Then, in this embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background coincides with the timing at which the suggestion information (time bar 2000) becomes the third stage (0%), and the second The change from the background to the third background is the timing according to the timing when the suggestion information becomes the third stage. Further, during the period until the suggestion information (time bar 2000) changes from the second stage (50%) to the third stage (0%), the timing when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first continuous hit count and the second It is common regardless of the timing when the number of repeated hits is reached (5 seconds before the timing of changing to the third background). Therefore, as the suggestion information, a second time bar moving image updated in a fixed period from the second stage to the third stage can be used, and the display control of the suggestion information can be simplified.

[4. Modification example]
Finally, a modified example other than the above embodiment will be shown.

(1) In the above embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine inserts a gaming medium (for example, a coin) to set a predetermined number of bets. When a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever and the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a predetermined combination of symbols, a predetermined number of game media are sent to the player. It may be another gaming machine such as a slot machine to be paid out.

(2) In the above embodiment, when the player performs the operation of the first consecutive hits, the background image changes from the first background to the second background, and when the player further operates the second consecutive hits, the background An example in which the image changes from the second background to the third background has been described, but the previous operation and the subsequent operation performed at this time may be common. For example, the push button may be pressed within the first change allowable period. The background image changes from the first background to the second background based on the operation once, and the background image changes from the second background to the second background based on the push button being operated once within the second change allowable period. 3 The background may be changed. Further, the number of first repeated hits related to the previous operation and the number of second repeated hits related to the subsequent operation may be common. Further, the operation target related to the previous operation and the operation target related to the later operation may be different. For example, the push button 120 is operated in the first operation, and the stick controller 122 is operated in the later operation. May be operated.

(3) In the above embodiment, an example in which the mode of the background image is changed based on the operation of the player has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the movable accessory operates according to the operation of the player. For example, the movable accessory operates when the first condition is satisfied (for example, 10 consecutive hits are detected), and the movable accessory is operated when the second condition is satisfied (for example, 15 consecutive hits are detected). May work again. Further, when the first condition is satisfied (for example, 10 consecutive hits are detected), the first movable accessory operates, and when the second condition is satisfied (for example, 15 consecutive hits are detected), the first movable accessory is operated. A second movable accessory different from the above may be operated. Further, the effect sound may be output according to the operation of the player. For example, a specific sound effect is output when the first condition is satisfied, and a specific effect is output when the second condition is satisfied. The sound may be output again. Further, the first sound effect may be output when the first condition is satisfied, and the second sound effect different from the first sound effect may be output when the second condition is satisfied. Further, the effect LED may be made to emit light according to the operation of the player. For example, the effect LED emits light when the first condition is satisfied, and the effect LED emits light when the second condition is satisfied. You may make it emit light again. Further, when the first condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of effect LEDs may emit light, and when the second condition is satisfied, a larger number of effect LEDs than a predetermined number may emit light. Further, the effect LED may emit light in the first mode when the first condition is satisfied, and the effect LED may emit light in a second mode different from the first specific mode when the second condition is satisfied. .. As described above, the first production and the second production may be a common production or different productions.

In the above embodiment, the second effect is executed when the first condition is satisfied during the execution period of the first effect (during the first background period), and during the execution period of the second effect (second background period). An example in which a predetermined effect is executed when the second condition is satisfied has been described in (Middle), but the first effect (for example, the operation of the first movable accessory and the first identification) is not limited to this form. When the first condition is satisfied after the output of the sound effect of (for example) is completed, the second effect (for example, the second movement of the movable accessory or the output of the second specific sound effect) is executed. However, after the second effect (for example, the second movement of the movable accessory or the output of the second specific sound effect) is completed, when the second condition is satisfied, a predetermined effect (for example, the third effect) may be satisfied. The movement of the movable accessory or the output of the third specific sound effect) may be executed.

(4) In the above embodiment, as the suggestion information updated with the passage of time, an example of displaying the time bar 2000 in which the remaining gauge amount decreases with the passage of time has been described. For example, the suggestion information may be displayed with the remaining time (remaining period during which the background can be changed) at which the background change effect can be executed, such as XX seconds remaining. Further, the number of displayed objects and the mode of the displayed objects may be changed according to the passage of time, or the countdown of 10, 9, 8, ... may be performed by voice. ..

(5) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background and the timing at which the time bar 2000 is redisplayed on the screen are common. Not limited to the form, the timing at which the time bar 2000 is redisplayed on the screen may be the timing after the background image is changed to the second background, and the timing before the background image is changed to the second background. You may.

(6) In the above embodiment, when the time bar 2000 is redisplayed on the screen after the first cut-in effect, the update state (the first condition is satisfied) at least when the first cut-in effect is executed. An example has been described which is the same as the update state at the time) or is updated from the update state when the first cut-in effect is executed (update state when the first condition is satisfied). Not limited to such a form, when the time bar 2000 is redisplayed on the screen after the first cut-in effect, at least the time bar 2000 may be in a state of being updated more than the first stage (100%).

(7) In the above embodiment, the first change permissible period is the period until the time bar 2000 is updated from 100% to 50%, and the second change permissible period is the first cut-in for the time bar 2000. The period from the state at the end of the production (first embodiment, second embodiment) to 0% update, or from 50% (second embodiment, third embodiment) to 0% update. Although the example of the period of is described, the start timing of the first change allowable period is not limited to the timing when the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage (100%), and the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage. It may be before, or after the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage. For example, after the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage, by displaying "READY" on the screen, the player is urged to prepare to repeatedly hit the push button 120, and the timing when "GO!" Is displayed on the screen or The timing after this may be set as the start timing of the first change allowable period. Even if the first cut-in effect is not executed, the time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen at a timing earlier than the end timing of the first change allowable period, and the first change allowable period may be set. The time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen after the end timing.

Further, the start timing of the second change allowable period is not limited to the timing when the time bar 2000 is redisplayed, and may be before the time bar 2000 is redisplayed, and after the time bar 2000 is redisplayed. You may. For example, after the time bar 2000 is redisplayed, by displaying "READY" on the screen, the player is urged to prepare to repeatedly hit the push button 120, and the timing when "GO!" Is displayed on the screen or later. The timing may be the start timing of the second change allowable period. Even if the second cut-in effect is not executed, the time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen at a timing earlier than the end timing of the second change allowable period, and the second change allowable period may be set. The time bar 2000 may not be displayed on the screen after the end timing. As described above, the period in which the player can recognize that the operation of the push button 120 is effectively counted (the period in which the time bar 2000 is updated) does not have to match the actual operation valid period.

(8) In the above embodiment, the suggestion information includes a start stage (for example, 100% (first embodiment, second embodiment) or 50% (third embodiment)) and an end stage (for example, 0%). An example of using a time bar moving image that is predetermined and is played for a certain period of time has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the elapsed time from a predetermined timing (for example, the start of fluctuation) and a predetermined timing (for example, the first) Even if the remaining time until (3 timing of change to the background) is managed by a timer, suggestion information (for example, an image of a clock hand) based on the value of the timer is created and displayed. good.

(9) In the above embodiment, an example in which the timing at which the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage (100%) is after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. The timing at which the time bar 2000 is displayed in the first stage (100%) may be at the same time as the start of the fluctuation, or may be any timing after the start of the fluctuation. For example, it may be displayed 2 seconds after the start of fluctuation, or it may be displayed 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

(10) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the timing at which the time bar 2000 is updated to the end stage (0%) and the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background match. However, not limited to such a form, the timing at which the time bar 2000 is updated to the end stage (0%) is even before the background image changes to the third background (during the second background period). At best, the timing may be after the background image has changed to the third background (during the third background period). For example, even after the background image has changed to the third background, the player can change the time bar 2000 to the end stage (0%) by displaying the continuous hit notification image 1000 and updating the time bar 2000. If the operation of the predetermined third consecutive hits is performed within the period up to, the effect of changing from the third background to the fourth background may be further executed. That is, the player may be prompted to operate in the third background.

(11) In the above embodiment, when the background change effect is executed, an example in which the background image at the start of fluctuation is the first background different from the normal background has been described, but the present invention is limited to such a form. Instead, the background image at the start of fluctuation is a normal background, and the background image may change from the normal background to the first background after the start of fluctuation. In this case, the time bar 2000 may be displayed at the timing after the first background change.

(12) In the above embodiment, the timing at which the background image changes from the first background to the second background and the timing at which the background image changes from the second background to the third background are after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. Although an example has been described, the timing is not limited to such a form, and these timings may be arbitrary timings after the start of fluctuation. For example, in the case of a fluctuation pattern in which the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol is early (for example, 15 seconds after the start of fluctuation), the timing of changing from the first background to the second background and the timing of changing from the second background to the third background It is advisable to set the timing to change to early and display the time bar 2000 at an early timing. In the case of a fluctuation pattern in which the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol is late (for example, one minute after the start of fluctuation) , The timing of changing from the first background to the second background and the timing of changing from the second background to the third background may be set to a late timing, and the time bar 2000 may also be displayed at a late timing.

(13) In the above embodiment, an example in which both the number of first consecutive hits and the number of second consecutive hits are determined based on the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and for example, the first. Regarding the number of repeated hits, when it becomes super reach, it is decided to be less than when it does not become super reach, and regarding the second number of consecutive hits, it is decided that the more the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is, the smaller the number is. You may. That is, the event that is the basis for determining the number of first consecutive hits and the event that is the basis for determining the number of second consecutive hits may be different.

(14) In the first embodiment described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, an example in which the value changes to the second background after the first cut-in effect has been described has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits, the background may be immediately changed to the second background without going through the first cut-in effect.

(15) In the first embodiment described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits within the second change allowable period, an example of changing to the third background after passing through the second cut-in effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the second continuous hit count, the background may be immediately changed to the third background without going through the second cut-in effect.

(16) In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, an example in which the image data of the time bar 2000 is updated according to the passage of time has been described even during the period in which the first cut-in effect is being executed. , Not limited to such a form, when the first cut-in effect is executed based on the value of the continuous hit counter reaching the first number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the image data of the time bar 2000 is displayed. You may delete it once or pause the playback of the time bar video. In this case, in the second background period after the end of the first cut-in effect, the update of the time bar 2000 is started from the update state when the image data is temporarily deleted or the time bar moving image is paused. It is good to set it to.

(17) In the above embodiment, in order to notify that the effect accompanied by the operation of the player is executed again during the execution period of the first cut-in effect in which the time bar 2000 is not displayed on the screen (specification). A predetermined effect may be executed (to notify that the effect is ongoing). For example, as such a predetermined effect, the effect display device 9 may display "Background change effect is ongoing", or an image imitating the push button 120 may be displayed. Further, by lighting or blinking the LED provided on the push button 120, it may be notified that the specific effect requiring the operation of the push button 120 is continuously executed.

(18) In the second and third embodiments described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the number of consecutive hits within the first change allowable period, the background changes to the second background after the first cut-in effect. However, the example is not limited to such a form, and when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first number of consecutive hits, the change timing is set to a predetermined value without executing the first cut-in effect. It may be changed to the second background.

Here, in the case of the second embodiment, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the first continuous hit count, the update of the time bar 2000 is stopped, and the second background is changed at a predetermined change timing. When this happens, it is advisable to restart the update of the time bar 2000. In the second embodiment, since the period of the second background is predetermined, for example, when the number of consecutive hits is reached at the timing when the time bar reaches 80%, the time bar reaches 50%. Although the period of the second background is the same (for example, 5 seconds), the update width of the time bar is different (for example, 80% and 50%) when the number of consecutive hits is reached. It will be. In such a case, set the update speed of the time bar 2000 so that the remaining update width is updated according to the period of the second background (for example, set the update speed to 80% in 5 seconds, or 5 seconds. The speed of updating 50% is good.

(19) In the first and second embodiments described above, the image data of the time bar 2000, which is suggestive information, is updated even during the period when the first cut-in effect is being executed, and the first cut-in is performed. An example in which the update state of the time bar 2000 is different before and after the effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this form, and the update state of the time bar 2000 may be matched before and after the first cut-in effect, for example. , The playback of the time bar moving image may be stopped during the period when the first cut-in effect is being executed.

Here, in the second embodiment, since the period of the second background is predetermined, for example, when the number of consecutive hits is reached at the timing when the time bar reaches 80%, the time bar The update width of the time bar is different (for example, 80%) even though the period of the second background is the same (for example, 5 seconds) when the first consecutive hits are reached at the timing when becomes 50%. 50%). In such a case, set the update speed of the time bar 2000 so that the remaining update width is updated according to the period of the second background (for example, set the update speed to 80% in 5 seconds, or 5 seconds. The speed of updating 50% is good.

(20) In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, when the value of the continuous hit counter reaches the second continuous hit count within the second change allowable period, the second cut-in effect is executed, so that the time is reached. The example in which the bar disappears from the screen has been explained, but the second cut-in effect is finished before the timing when the time bar is updated to the third stage (0%), and the third stage (0%) is reached. The updated time bar may be displayed on the screen to notify the player that the operation validity period has expired.

(21) In the above embodiment, when it is practically difficult for the value of the continuous hit counter to reach the number of consecutive hits when a specific timing within the first change allowable period is reached (for example, the first). When the change permissible period is 1 second remaining and 10 or more operations are required until the number of consecutive hits is reached), the first cut-in effect is performed based on the push button 120 being operated once. You may try to do it. Similarly, in the above embodiment, when it is practically difficult for the value of the continuous hit counter to reach the number of consecutive hits when a specific timing within the second change allowable period is reached (for example, the second). When the change tolerance period is 1 second remaining and 10 or more operations are required until the number of second repeated hits is reached), the second cut-in effect is performed based on the push button 120 being operated once. You may try to do it. It should be noted that the condition for executing the first cut-in effect and the second cut-in effect based on such a condition is advantageous for the player, such as when the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is a fluctuation pattern of three times. It may be the case that the ratio is high.

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

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

(24) Further, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to various forms of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in the enclosed area (for example, in the pachinko machine), and the gaming area provided in the pachinko machine is provided. To launch a game ball, collect the game ball via the game area through a collection unit (for example, each winning port, out port, foul ball return port), and fire the collected game ball to the game area again. Circulate in the enclosed area. Further, in such an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, when a prize is won in each winning opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize ball. Processing is done.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Total hold memory display 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Operation detection means that can detect the operation of the player,
Display means and
A production execution means that can execute a production,
A notification means for notifying that the player's operation can be detected, and
Wherein when a specific effect by demonstration execution means is performed, e Bei and a suggestion information display means for displaying suggestive suggesting information is updatable execution period of the specific effect depending on the time elapsed,
The effect executing means can execute a re-variable display effect in which the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display of the identification information is performed again.
In the revariable display effect, the greater the number of times the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped, the higher the expectation that the variable display will be controlled to the advantageous state.
The effect executing means is
When the first specific effect, which is the specific effect, is executed and the first condition based on the detection of the operation detection means is satisfied, the second specific effect, which is the specific effect, is executed, and the second specific effect is executed. , When the second condition based on the detection of the operation detection means is satisfied, a predetermined effect is executed.
When the first condition is satisfied, the special effect can be executed before the execution of the second specific effect.
The number of operations detected by the operation detecting means required for satisfying the first condition when the first specific effect is executed differs depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state.
The display means can display the special effect with priority over the suggestion information.
The suggestion information display means updates the suggestion information from the first stage when the first specific effect is executed, and updates the suggestion information from the first stage when the second specific effect is executed. It is updated from the updated second stage,
The presentation execution section, Ri executable der the second specific effect depending on the timing when the first condition is satisfied,
When the revariable display effect and the specific effect are executed in one variable display, if the number of temporary stops in the revariable display effect is a specific number, the revariable display effect is temporarily stopped. The first condition and the second condition are more likely to be satisfied than when the number of times is less than the specific number of times.
A game machine characterized by that.