JP6912167B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, it relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

Conventionally, there has been a game machine that vibrates a handle operated to launch a game ball to perform an effect of notifying the result of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-38019

However, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, when a specific effect such as an effect of vibrating the steering wheel can be executed at a plurality of types of start triggers, the subsequent specific effect is started during the execution of the previous specific effect. Opportunities can occur. When the execution periods of the specific effects overlap in this way, there is a risk that the specific effects cannot be appropriately notified to the player.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately managing a specific effect even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. be.

(A) A gaming machine that plays games
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
And a presentation control means for performing control relating to execution of the Ru specific effect of operating the operating means in a predetermined execution mode,
The specific effect is executed at the first specific effect that executes the operation on the operation means during the predetermined operation valid period as a start trigger, and the start trigger that is not related to the operation on the operation means during the operation valid period. Including the second specific production
The presentation control means, when the start trigger of the first specific effect during the execution of the second specific effect occurs, to limit the operation of the second said operating means at a particular Starring unloading,
The operating means operating in the first specific effect and the operating means operating in the second specific effect are common.
(1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
An effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a vibration effect of the operation means, an effect of displacement of the operation means, an effect of rotating the operation means, an effect of deforming the operation means) by the gaming machine. With and
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Limit (for example, as shown in steps S137, step S147, and FIG. 18 of FIG. 17, after the previous production is stopped, a non-production period is inserted and the later production is executed. After the previous production is stopped, the later production is performed. Execute. After fading out the previous production, execute the later production.).

According to such a configuration, even when the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is limited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(2) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
An effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a vibration effect of the operation means, an effect of displacement of the operation means, an effect of rotating the operation means, an effect of deforming the operation means) by the gaming machine. With and
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
The effect executing means limits the execution of the subsequent specific effect when the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 19, after the previous effect is executed, the subsequent effect is not executed. After the previous effect is executed, the subsequent effect is executed from the middle of the case where it is executed from the start trigger. After executing the previous production, execute the subsequent production from the beginning.).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the subsequent execution of the specific effect is restricted. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(3) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, sound effect) by the sound output device.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Limit (for example, after canceling the previous production, execute the later production. After canceling the previous production, insert a non-production period and execute the later production. After fading out the previous production, execute the later production. ).

According to such a configuration, even when the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is limited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(4) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, sound effect) by the sound output device.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
The effect executing means limits the execution of the later specific effect when the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. (For example, after executing the previous effect, the later effect is not executed. After executing the previous effect, if it is executed from the start trigger, the later effect is executed from the middle. After the execution of the previous effect, Perform the production from the beginning to the end.)

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the subsequent execution of the specific effect is restricted. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The first start trigger is a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of fluctuation, at the time of temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, fluctuation display or jackpot gaming state) dependent on a specific period (for example, period of fluctuation display, period of jackpot gaming state). Operation means of the operation effect during the period of

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect and other specific effects started at a predetermined timing dependent on the specific period overlap.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The second start trigger is an independent timing (for example, at the time of starting prize, at the time of pending change) with respect to a specific period (for example, a period of variable display, a period of a jackpot gaming state).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect and other specific effects that are started at independent timings for the specific period overlap.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The first specific effect and the second specific effect have the same execution mode (for example, since each has continuous vibration with the same predetermined intensity, different vibrations such as intermittent vibration or different vibration intensity). The same control data can be used, unlike the case of the execution mode of.).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed and the data capacity for executing the specific effect can be reduced.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
The first specific effect includes a first specific short effect and a first specific length effect whose execution period is longer than that of the first specific short effect.
The second specific effect includes a second specific short effect and a second specific length effect whose execution period is longer than that of the second specific short effect.
Further provided with a game control means capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
When the effect executing means is determined to be controlled in an advantageous state by the game control means, and the first specific effect is executed before being controlled in the advantageous state, the first specific effect is specified. When the first specific length effect is executed at a higher rate than the short effect and the second specific effect is executed, the second specific length effect is executed at a higher rate than the second specific short effect. (For example, in steps S135 and S145 of FIG. 17, when the jackpot game state is set, the vibration effect for a longer effect period is determined as compared with the case where the game is out of order, and the vibration effect is determined in steps S138 and S148. Execute.).

According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on whether the first specific effect and the second specific effect are long or short. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) In any of the gaming machines (1), (3) and (5) to (8) above,
The effect executing means limits the execution mode of the above-mentioned specific effect by canceling the above-mentioned specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 18).

According to such a configuration, the above-mentioned specific effect is canceled. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(10) In any of the gaming machines (2), (4) and (5) to (8) above,
The effect executing means limits the mode of executing the specific effect after that by prohibiting the specific effect after that (see, for example, FIG. 19).

According to such a configuration, the later specific effect is prohibited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(11) In any of the gaming machines (1), (3) and (5) to (8) above,
The effect executing means limits the execution mode of the above-mentioned specific effect by inserting a non-effect period after stopping the above-mentioned specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 18).

According to such a configuration, a non-production period is inserted after the previous specific production is canceled. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(12) In any of the gaming machines (2), (4) and (5) to (8) above,
The effect executing means limits the execution mode of the specific effect after the specific effect by executing the specific effect after the specific effect after the execution of the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20).

According to such a configuration, the later specific effect is executed after the first specific effect is executed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(13) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (12) above,
The first start trigger is a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of fluctuation, at the time of temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, fluctuation display or jackpot gaming state) dependent on a specific period (for example, period of fluctuation display, period of jackpot gaming state). Operation means of operation during the period of
The second start trigger is an independent timing (for example, at the time of starting prize, at the time of pending change) with respect to a specific period (for example, a period of variable display, a period of a jackpot game state).
In the effect executing means, when the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the subsequent specific effect is the first specific effect. When it is a specific effect, the execution mode of the specific effect after that is not limited, but the execution mode of the specific effect is limited, and when the specific effect is the first specific effect, the destination is limited. The execution mode of the specific effect is not limited, but the execution mode of the specific effect after that is restricted (that is, as shown in steps S134, step S144, step S155, and step S156 of FIG. 17, the first specific effect is operated. In the case of a production, the second specific production is canceled regardless of whether the first specific production is first or later).

According to such a configuration, the second specific effect is restricted regardless of whether the first specific effect is first or later. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(14) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (13) above,
It is possible to perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means (for example, total hold storage display unit 18c, active display area 9A) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to variable display, and
A determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled, and
Further provided with a change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display based on the determination result of the determination means.
The change effect executing means is different depending on whether the variable display that is the determination target of the determination means is executed and the variable display that is before the variable display that is the determination target of the determination means is executed. It is possible to execute a kind of change effect (for example, in step S142 of FIG. 17, different change modes are determined between the hold display and the active display, and the change effect is executed in step S143).
The effect executing means can execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect in accordance with the change effect executed by the change effect executing means (for example, in step S148 of FIG. 17, the change effect is achieved. At the same time, a vibration effect is executed.)

According to such a configuration, the type of change effect differs depending on whether the variable display that is the determination target is executed or the variable display that is prior to the variable display that is the determination target is executed. As a result, the effect of the change effect can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to one aspect of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for a game which is counted on the side of a main board. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation category and fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the configuration example of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the vibration effect related processing. It is a timing chart which shows the control method when the vibration effect in 1st Embodiment overlaps. It is a timing chart which shows the control method when the vibration effect in the 2nd Embodiment overlaps. It is a timing chart which shows the control method when the vibration effect in 3rd Embodiment overlaps. It is a timing chart which shows the control method when the vibration effect in 4th Embodiment overlaps.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower portion of the game area. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a starting area (second starting area) and a second starting winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded and open state that is easy to enter.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The winning by detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as the first starting winning. The second is the same as the first.

Based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first starting opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first starting winning opening), a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls Is paid out as a prize ball, and if the number of stored first special figures (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first special figure game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A The first start condition (also referred to as the first execution condition) for executing the variable display game such as (described later) and the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) executed by the image display device 5 is satisfied. Further, the second is the same as the first.

The first special figure reservation number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed when the first start winning is generated and the execution is temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied earlier is being executed. When the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the state of waiting for execution). That is, the first special figure hold storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning prize that is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one each time one of the first start conditions is satisfied. The second is the same as the first.

When the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "starting winning openings". Further, when the first starting prize and the second starting prize are not particularly distinguished, it is also simply referred to as "starting prize". Further, the number of reserved storages obtained by adding the number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the number of reserved storages of the second special figure is referred to as "total number of reserved storages". When the first special figure holding memory number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as "special figure holding storage number", but simply "special figure holding storage number". When referred to as "the number of stored memories", it may refer to any one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition" or "execution condition". Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition". Further, when the first special figure holding information and the second special figure holding information are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "special figure holding information".

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower portion of the game area (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big winning door as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state or partially open state, and the game ball is in the large winning opening. Make it impossible or difficult to pass (enter). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. do.

A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are awarded based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 are detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. It is paid out as a ball. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is a first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and the game It becomes a second state that is disadvantageous to the person.

A first special symbol display device 4A is provided on the right side portion of the game area. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED (light emitting diode) of a dot matrix or the like. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol") which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each of them. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol". Further, a game (or the variable display of the identification information itself) executed with the variable display of the identification information is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game (variable display game in which the first special symbol is variably displayed) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a first special symbol game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, it is also simply referred to as a "special figure game". As a special symbol game, the first special symbol display device 4A variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. The second is the same as the first.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area. The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold storage number (the number of hold of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). The first hold display to be displayed as possible is performed. The second is the same as the first.

On the left side of the game area, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display 20, and a normal symbol holding display 25C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is, for example, based on the fact that it is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. , The normal figure start condition for executing the normal figure game executed on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied.

The ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, dot matrix LEDs, and the like. The ordinary symbol display 20 variably displays (variably displays) an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a "general diagram" or "ordinary symbol") which is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol.

The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages based on the hold data (normal figure hold information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The normal figure reservation number is the number of normal figure games whose execution is temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The number of Fuzu hold memories is the number of Fuzu games that are waiting to be executed. The number of reserved normal figures is reduced by 1 each time one condition for starting a normal figure is satisfied.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. A decorative pattern display area is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the decorative pattern display area, decorative patterns, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each of them, are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative identification information (decorative pattern) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special figure executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game of either the 1st special figure game or the 2nd special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of the change of the special figure of either the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure. Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started, and the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol that becomes a variable display result is obtained in response to the end of the special symbol game). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). , The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

The decorative design is, for example, eight kinds of designs (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, and a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative design has a corresponding design number. As an example, each alphanumeric character indicating "1" to "8" may be given a symbol number of "1" to "8".

In addition, a stop display that stops and displays the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and ends the variable display, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol (final stop). Stop display to stop the variable display and end the variable display, and stop display to stop and display the confirmed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also called the normal symbol display result) and end the variable display. , Complete stop display, final stop display, or derivation display (or simply "derivation").

Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL and the second start winning prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL, the first hold display for identifiablely displaying the number of the first special figure hold storage is performed, as in the case of the first hold display 25A. The second is the same as the first.

When the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "starting prize memory display area 5H".

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, as a hold display area, in addition to the start prize storage display area 5H, the hold display erased (moved) from the start prize storage display area 5H (that is, the first , 2 Active display (also referred to as digestion display, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol executed based on the first and second special figure hold information that is digested when the start condition is satisfied. Active display area AHA (display area at the time of digestion, display area at the time of digestion, display area at the time of digestion, display area at the present time, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display area, this time A display area, a display area this time, a display unit at the time of digestion, etc.) are arranged.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, the active display or the active display, and the active display such as characters and images displayed around the active display frame and the active display frame are supported. Information etc. is displayed by a special image.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 16 operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a gaming area is provided. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) and a lower plate are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided.

Speakers 8 such as speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR as audio output members are provided in the peripheral portion of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). The production sound includes music, a detection sound, a response sound, a notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, or the like that is output according to the progress of the game.

Lamps 9 such as light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR as light emitting members (light emitting bodies) that emit light as an effect or decoration are provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. ..

The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are production devices that execute the production, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with other production devices such as a production model having a drive unit as the production device. May be good.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started based on the fact that the normal map start condition is satisfied after the normal map start condition is satisfied. In the normal symbol game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started), when the predetermined time that becomes the normal symbol fluctuation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is obtained. Is stopped and displayed (derivative display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. The second is the same as the first. In the special symbol game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol is confirmed special. The design (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, it becomes a "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be "missing".

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also referred to as a "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a big hit symbol, and a special symbol showing the number "2" is used as a small hit symbol. The special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is the lost symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is opened during the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, thereby causing a special variable winning ball device. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "15").

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

Of the jackpot symbols, the special symbol showing the numbers "3" and "7" is the normal open round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol showing the number "5" is the short-term open round jackpot symbol. Normal open round as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game In the jackpot game state as a specific game state (normal open jackpot state), which is controlled after the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 The door opens the large winning opening during the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), which is the first period, elapses, or the period until the predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. By doing so, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

Short-term open round as a definite special symbol in the special figure game Short-term open round controlled after the jackpot symbol is derived In the jackpot game state as a specific game state (short-term open jackpot state), the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in each round. The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state, which is advantageous for the player, is shorter than the first period in the normally open jackpot state. .1 second).

In such a short-term open jackpot state, if a game ball wins in the big winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained. However, the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot game state in which no balls (prize balls) can be obtained.

After the special symbol indicating the number "2", which is the small hit symbol, is derived as the definite special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this small hit game state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball device 7 to change the large winning opening to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player, as in the short-term open big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B are used. In response to the start of any special figure game among the games, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be in a predetermined reach state that forms part of a combination of indications.

The reach state is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as a "reach variable symbol"). Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, the reach state is also referred to as the reach is established (reach is established).

In addition, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, and changing the variable mode of the decorative pattern, it is a different production operation from before the reach state is reached. Reach effect (reach effect display) may be executed.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be different. As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach, are set (prepared) in advance.

The expectation of a big hit is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability of being a big hit) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability of being a big hit) + (probability of being a big hit) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed other than time) x (probability that it does not become a big hit)}.

Further, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one aspect of the variable display effect, a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by the variable display operation of the decorative symbol or the like can be executed. In the sliding effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. By changing the decorative symbols again in a predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas in the display area and then stopping the display, the effect display for changing the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the sliding effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number of decorative symbols are variable. By executing the display again, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, or the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed without being in the reach state.

In the pseudo-continuous production, a definite decoration that results in a variable display after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. By the time the symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorations are displayed again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting the variable display of the symbol, can be performed a predetermined number of times. In the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", the decorative symbol is variable based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the re-variable display (re-variation) once to four times. The display can be made to appear as if it was started 2 to 5 times in a row.

Hereinafter, an effect for notifying or suggesting to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the expectation of a big hit is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the sliding effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the advance notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the sliding effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display and a message window display may be used. , Hold display, audio output, light emission, etc., which may use an effect operation different from the variable display effect.

In the present embodiment, as a notice effect, it is common when the display mode of the special image representing the information including the active display corresponding to the change is changed and when the display mode of the special image is not changed. Includes common effects performed in. Further, the advance notice effect includes a success effect in which the display mode of the special image is changed after the common effect is executed, and a failure effect in which the display mode of the special image is not changed after the common effect is executed.

It suffices that the advance notice effect includes a look-ahead advance notice effect. Before starting the variable display that is the target of the advance notice, the pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game. , It is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the hold information of the target, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target is also referred to as the variable display of the target.

In addition, as the look-ahead notice effect, for example, an action effect such as a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and a hold change effect that does not change is prepared. You may. The second is the same as the first.

When the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the display is non-reachable. The fixed decorative pattern that is the reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" variable display mode when the variable display result is "missing".

When the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

When a normal jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it is determined in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. After the reach effect of is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is usually a big hit combination (also referred to as a "non-probable variable big hit combination") is stopped and displayed. The normal jackpot combination is, for example, a combination in which normal symbols of the same type (also referred to as “non-probability variation symbols”) are aligned and finally stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. be. As an example of a normal symbol, among eight types of decorative symbols with symbol numbers "1" to "8", four types of decorative symbols with even-numbered symbol numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" Is. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, the time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed.

By performing the time reduction control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a jackpot gaming state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. In the time saving control, one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state and that the variable display result becomes "big hit" is satisfied first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

When the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol is displayed in response to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. After the same reach effect as in the case where the variable display mode of the symbol is "normal" is executed, the fixed decorative symbol which is the probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. The probability variation jackpot combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of probability variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and finally stopped and displayed. An example of a probabilistic symbol is an odd number of "1", "3", "5", and "7" among eight kinds of decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are "1" to "8". Is. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, the probability fluctuation control is performed together with the time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be terminated when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state and the control is performed again in the big hit game state is satisfied.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is "normal symbol". Control to improve the probability of "hit" compared to the normal state, tilt control time to control the tilt of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "hit" It is possible to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make it longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state, and the second start condition can be satisfied. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by enhancing the character. As described above, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special symbol game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result is next. Is shortened until it becomes a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is also called a high probability high base state. A probabilistic state in which only probabilistic control is performed and time reduction control or high open control is not performed is also called a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is sometimes referred to as a "probability change state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base state, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability change state. On the other hand, the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed may be a probability variation state without time reduction in order to distinguish it from the high accuracy high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without the probability change control is also called the low probability high base state. The normal state in which the probability change control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variable display result in each special figure game becomes a "big hit". Is increased, which is advantageous for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous for a player different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may not be in the reach state, and any combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After that, a fixed decorative symbol that has a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

Corresponding to the short-term open round jackpot symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "sudden probability" (also referred to as "sudden big hit" or "sudden change big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "sudden probability", it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and after the end, the probability change control may be performed together with the time saving control.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "small hit", and the game is controlled to the small hit game state. After that, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled before the variable display result becomes "small hit". However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special game state reaches a predetermined number when the special figure game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, after the end of the small hit game state, The special game state may end and become the normal state.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting the game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoids 81 and 82.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives an image display device 5, a speaker 8, and a lamp. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as 9 are installed. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effect such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the lamp 9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for executing a predetermined effect operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and lights / turns off drive of the lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit to perform.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23.

The control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type).

In the example shown in FIG. 3A, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, different EXT data is set according to the variable display determination result and the jackpot type determination result. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the notification command during opening of the large winning opening and the notification command after opening of the large winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of rounds executed in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state, for example.

In the present embodiment, in the prize-winning random number value determination process in the start-up prize determination process of step S101 of FIG. 11, when the start-up prize occurs, the variable display result is "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is judged whether or not it is decided as "small hit", and if it is decided as "big hit", the type of big hit is judged based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value for determining the variable category. The variable category is determined based on MR3. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command or the variation category command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined as "big hit" or "small hit" and the big hit type based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can be used as a variable category command. The variable category can be recognized based on the set value.

The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 102 that provides a work area for game control, and a game control program. It includes a CPU 103 that executes and performs a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 has a fixed data read operation for reading fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation for writing various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily storing them, and a variable for reading various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102. Data read operation, reception operation that accepts input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105, transmission that outputs various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105 Operations are also performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR5 of these game random numbers. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

Next, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss” is referred to as “loss fluctuation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a "non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern)" corresponding to a case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" among the cases where the variable display result is "loss". , "Reach variation pattern (also referred to as reach loss variation pattern)" corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" among the cases where the variable display result is "loss" is included.

Further, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit" is referred to as "hit fluctuation pattern". The hit fluctuation pattern includes a "big hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" and a "small hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "small hit".

For the fluctuation patterns including the reach effect such as the jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, the variation patterns according to the reach mode of each reach effect are prepared. The variation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a "normal reach variation pattern", and the variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a "super reach variation pattern". FIG. 5 shows specific examples of fluctuation categories and fluctuation patterns in the present embodiment.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11 and drawings. Data and the like constituting the table as shown in 5 are stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The first special symbol display result determination table 130A sets the variable display result as a "big hit" before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. Refer to whether to control to the big hit game state and whether to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table to be played. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, it is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probabilistic state. Numerical values are assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". The second is the same as the first.

In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, more decision values are set than in the normal state or the time saving state. It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the probabilistic change control, there is a higher probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be the big hit game state as a "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Become.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". The table referenced for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the first special symbol game is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. The numerical value to be compared with the random value MR2 of is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "non-probability", "probability", and "probability".

Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the determination values assigned to at least one variation category among the plurality of types of variation categories are different from each other.

Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables in which the determination values assigned to at least one variation pattern among the plurality of types of variation patterns are different from each other.

The RAM 102 may be backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are stored until the backup power supply cannot supply the power. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is the 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 (for example, special figure). Process flags, etc.).

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data of the special figure game which has not been started although the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning has been generated. Remember. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shows the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the reservation number in the order of winning the first start winning opening. Numerical data and the like are stored as reserved data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value. The second is the same as the first.

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold data related to the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The normal figure hold storage unit 151C is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is used for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as reserved data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The I / O 105 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. ing.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 has a fixed data read operation for reading fixed data from the ROM 121, a variable data writing operation for writing various variable data to the RAM 122 and temporarily storing them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 122. A variable data read operation for reading out, a reception operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125. And so on.

The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a signal indicating an effect image to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a signal indicating a command to the voice control board 13, and a signal indicating a command to the lamp control board 14. Wiring for transmitting, wiring for transmitting a signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A was detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and detection of the player's operation action on the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting the indicated signal from the push sensor 35B is connected.

The stick controller 31A has a built-in vibrator motor 32 for vibrating the stick controller 31A. In this embodiment, by attaching a weight to the shaft of the vibrator motor so as to deviate the center of gravity, vibration is generated when the vibrator motor rotates. The effect control CPU 120 vibrates the stick controller 31A in a predetermined pattern (vibration intensity, vibration cycle) by transmitting a control signal for rotating the vibrator motor 32 in a predetermined pattern (rotation speed, rotation cycle). Let me. In this embodiment, the vibration of a predetermined pattern of the stick controller 31A is transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 16, so that the ball striking operation handle 16 also vibrates in a predetermined pattern (vibration intensity, vibration cycle).

In the effect control board 12, for example, a random number circuit 124 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such an effect operation is also called an effect random number.

In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to for determining the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL to any one of a plurality of types. There is. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of reserved display mode determination tables in which the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each of the display modes of the first hold display. .. The second is the same as the first.

Further, the ROM 121 stores a hold effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not the hold effect (also referred to as an action effect or a hold change effect) is executed. Specifically, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not the hold effect is executed is assigned to this table with and without execution of the hold effect. There is. In the present embodiment, the hold effect is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H to the notice mode. There are a plurality of types of hold effects, and there is also a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the hold display. In the hold change effect, there is also a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5, but the display mode of the hold display is not changed.

Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not an active display change effect (successful effect) that changes a special image including an active display is executed. Specifically, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not the active display change effect is executed is assigned to this table with and without execution of the active display change effect. There is.

In the present embodiment, the active display change effect is an effect of changing a special image into a notice mode (main notice effect). In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, and information according to the active display (for example, characters and images displayed around the active display or the active display and around the active display frame) are used as a notice mode. It is a production to change (main notice production). As described above, the active display change effect includes a common effect, a success effect (also referred to as an active display change effect) that is executed when the special image is changed after the common effect is executed, and a common effect. It includes a failure effect (also called an active display change effect) that is executed later when the special image is not changed. The success effect is an effect that acts on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the special image. On the other hand, the failure effect is an effect that does not change the display mode of the special image by not acting on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5, or an effect that acts on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5 but is a special image. This is an effect that does not change the display mode.

Further, the active display change effect includes a first system change effect in which the mode of the special image is changed to one of a plurality of modes by changing the mode of the first system, and a change in the mode of the special image in the second system. However, the second system change effect of changing to any one of a plurality of aspects is included. The first system change effect has a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect according to the first system change effect, and the second system change effect corresponds to the second system change effect. , There are common production, success production, and failure production. In the present embodiment, the first system change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the active display (active display displayed as a special image) in the special image, and the second system change effect is the effect in the special image. The display mode of the active display frame (active display frame displayed as a special image) is changed.

Further, the ROM 121 is referred to in the ROM 121 for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (timing such as which timing to execute in the fluctuation). The execution timing determination table of the effect is stored. In this first system change effect, the rate at which the success effect related to the first system change effect is executed differs depending on the execution timing of the first system change effect. Further, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of production execution timing determination tables for the first system change effect, in which the types of execution timings that can be determined in the execution timing determination table of the first system change effect and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. You may be. In this table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. The second is the same as the first.

Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect pattern determination table that is referred to for determining the effect pattern of the active display change effect to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in this table, numerical values to be compared with random values (not shown) for determining the effect pattern of the active display change effect are assigned to each of the effect patterns of the active display change effect.

Further, the ROM 121 stores data and the like constituting a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation by various effect devices. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative patterns and advance notice effects are realized.

The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is a decoration in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the finalized special symbol that is the special symbol display result. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effects such as variable display operation of symbols, reach effect, effect operation in re-lottery effect, and various effect operations without variable display of decorative symbols.

The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and end code. It suffices that the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the content of motion control in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control CPU 120, and corresponds to the execution time of each effect operation. The determined judgment value is set in advance.

The display control data includes data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. The voice control data includes data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode of an effect sound or the like linked to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes data indicating a period for effectively detecting an operation on an operation unit such as an operation button 30, a control content of an effect operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. It should be noted that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns.

The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative symbol is displayed in the manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, the speaker 8 is controlled to output voice in the mode specified by the voice control data, and the lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in the mode specified by the lamp control data, and the operation specified by the operation detection control data is performed. During the valid period, it receives operations on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and controls to determine the effect content.

When setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be specified. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the effect operation corresponding to the corresponding various control data is performed. To control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data # n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern.

A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from the image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM to develop the display control unit 123. Further, in the voice control board 13 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like to develop the voice data. ..

The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 9A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations.

In the present embodiment, the data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved storages. When there is a start prize to the first start prize opening, four commands, a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a hold storage number notification command, are set as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Will be sent to. A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that among these commands, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start winning from the beginning in the free area of the command buffer 194A received at the time of the first start winning. At the time of the first start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the first starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 9B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4". The category command and the first hold storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The commands stored in the command buffer 194A received at the time of the first start winning are deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, and the buffer number is maintained while maintaining the buffer number. Subsequent commands are shifted. Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command is displayed. One stored command is deleted, and the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command are shifted while maintaining the winning order. The second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 9C is the same as the first starting winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B.

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 9D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first read-ahead notice buffer 194C is provided with a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A. That is, in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C, the decision contents regarding the pre-reading advance notice effect regarding the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4". Will be done. When the pending data associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 9B due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, the first pre-reading notice buffer In 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. Further, when the hold data associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number in the first start winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 9B due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol or the like. , In the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number. The second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 9 (E) is the same as the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C of FIG. 9 (D).

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the predetermined switch processing, the state of the detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is determined via the switch circuit 110. In the error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. In the information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

In the game random number update process, at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side is updated by software. In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are updated. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure. In the normal symbol process processing, the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 is controlled to perform variable display of the normal symbol and tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. To enable. In the command control process, the control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 10 as the special symbol process process. In the start winning prize determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a prize, the random number value MR1 ~ MR3 is extracted and stored at the top of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A when it is the first start winning, and when it is the second start winning, the second special figure is held. It is stored at the highest level of free entries in the storage unit 151B.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. do.

In the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" is decided (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1".

The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern specification command, a variable display result notification command, and the like. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" when the variable display of the special symbol is started, including the transmission setting process for transmitting.

In the special symbol change processing, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are set. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3" when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure fluctuation time, including the process of measuring.

In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. Is included, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the jackpot flag is on, the special figure process flag is included. When the value of is updated to "4", the big hit flag is off, and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8", and both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are updated. If it is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the big winning opening to be open by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the variable display result being "big hit". Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

In the process during the jackpot opening, the jackpot is opened based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state, and when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. After executing the above, the value of the solenoid process flag is updated to "6".

In the post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening is reached. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5" when the number of times the round is executed does not reach the maximum number of times the big winning opening is opened. On the other hand, when it reaches, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7".

In the jackpot end processing, until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, etc. elapses. It includes the process of waiting and the process of making various settings for starting probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When the settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is ". It is updated to 0 ”.

The small hit pre-opening process includes a process for setting the large winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the variable display result being "small hit". The value of the flag is updated to "9".

In the process during the opening of the small hit, is it the timing to return the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the large winning opening and the measured elapsed time? Processing to determine whether or not to do so is included, and when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, processing such as stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set. Updated to "10".

In the small hit end process, the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, etc. waits until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed elapses. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, including processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Next, the operation on the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the initialization process, the RAM 122 is cleared, various initial values are set, and the CTC (counter / timer circuit) register mounted on the effect control board 12 is set. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, apart from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses, the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 for receiving the effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is on. An interrupt occurs due to the above. When this interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 executes the command reception interrupt process. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194.

In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

In the effect control process processing, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emitting operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model were used. Regarding the control content of the effect operation, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

In the effect random number update process, the software updates the numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random number of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random number values used for the effect control.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S74 of FIG. 12 as the command analysis process.

The type of command is determined, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 12 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the vibration effect-related process (step S130). The vibration effect-related processing will be described with reference to FIG. 17 described later. After executing the vibration effect-related processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the following processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

The variable display start waiting process (step S170) determines whether or not a first fluctuation start command (or a second fluctuation start command), a fluctuation pattern specification command, a variable display result notification command, or the like transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Based on this, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" when it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is to be started, including the process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. ..

The variable display start setting process (step S171) corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5 In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining a fixed decorative symbol according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result, and shifting the first hold display or second hold display. A process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the active display area AHA, various effects, and various effect modes (for example, in the main notice effect). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", including a process of determining a certain active display change effect and an effect mode of the active display change effect).

In the variable display in-process effect process (step S172), various effects control patterns determined in the variable display start setting process are used in response to the timer values in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Control data is read out, and various effect controls (for example, variable display control of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol) are performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 and displays it on the screen based on the read control data, and outputs the effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various effect controls such as control to output the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control to output the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the lamp 9 are executed.

After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the fixed decorative symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specification command has elapsed. The variable display result can be determined by autonomously deriving and displaying the finalized decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11. When the final decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

In the special figure hit waiting process (step S173), it is determined whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, and when the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command is a big hit game. If it specifies the start of the state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6", which is the value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit, and the hit start specification command specifies the start of the small hit game state. If so, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process, and when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, the special figure game It is determined that the special figure display result in is "missing", and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

In the small hit medium effect process (step S174), an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state is set, various control data are read out based on the set content, and the variable display effect in step S172 is performed. Similar to the processing, various production controls in the small hit game state are executed by outputting a video signal, a production sound signal, an illumination signal, etc., and the production is performed in response to receiving the hit end designation command. Update the value of the process flag to "5".

In the small hit end effect process (step S175), an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state is set, various control data are read out based on the set contents, and the variable display effect in step S172 is performed. Similar to the processing, various effect controls are executed at the end of the small hit game state by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, etc., and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0". do.

In the jackpot effect processing (step S176), an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot game state is set, various control data are read out based on the set content, and the variable display effect process in step S172 is performed. Similarly, by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, etc., various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed, and in response to receiving the hit end designation command, the effect process flag is set. Update the value to "7".

In the ending effect processing (step S177), an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state is set, various control data are read out based on the set contents, and the same as the variable display effect process in step S172. In addition, various effect controls are executed at the end of the jackpot game state by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 14 as the variable display start setting process. The determination in step S522 is performed by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command or the like. The determination in step S523 is performed by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command or the like.

In the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left fixed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left confirmed symbol determination table or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, the left confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is used. Of the fixed decorative symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is used. Of the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S524, it is sufficient to determine the definite decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance item symbol in response to the case where the variable symbol advance notice is being executed.

In the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right fixed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left and right confirmed symbol determination table, among the confirmed decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. Determines the same decorative pattern. “Medium” is the same as in step S524.

Here, when the fixed decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination, an arbitrary value (for example, "1") is added or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, so that the fixed decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination. Instead, it should be a reach combination.

In step S527, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a chance eye to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to or the like, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined.

In the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot confirmation symbol updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the finalized symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. Determine the same decorative pattern. At this time, even if a decision is made to make a different decorative symbol a definite decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation" or "probable variation" and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot. good.

In the hold digestion process of step S531, the active display corresponding to the fluctuation is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the fluctuation is displayed). For example, when the decorative symbol starts to fluctuate in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start winning prize memory display area Display the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL in the active display area AHA (1st start winning memory display area Special image including the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL. To display). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display. Is set as the usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 to display the first start prize memory. The active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA. The active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same mode as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same applies when the decorative pattern starts to change in conjunction with the second special figure game.

Further, in the process of step S531, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start prize memory display area 5HL, the other hold display is displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL. When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

In the effect execution setting process of step S532, a process of determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect for the active display corresponding to the fluctuation, a process of determining the type of the active display change effect at the time of execution, and execution are performed. Process of determining the effect mode of the active display change effect at the time, process of determining the execution timing of the active display change effect when executing, and process of setting (or resetting) the effect control pattern based on these determination results. Etc. may be included.

In step S535, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the pattern used in the effect execution setting process of step S532 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The speaker 8 is set to start the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, and the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern is transmitted to the sound control board 13. Setting to start the sound output in the lamp 9 and the setting to start the light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting the illumination signal specified by the lamp control data included in the above-mentioned effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14. I do.

In step S536, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start winning command buffer 194A. The command (1 set) stored in is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening winning designation command). The command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. The second is the same as the first.

Further, in the process of step S536, the information stored in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C or the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also deleted or shifted according to the deletion or shift of the command. ..

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become 0 (step S711). .. That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed).

When it is determined that the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer value is not 0 (NO in step S711), the variable display and the execution of the effect are controlled according to the effect control pattern set as the pattern to be used in the variable display start setting process. The effect execution process is executed (step S715). After that, the effect processing during variable display is terminated.

When it is determined that the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer value becomes 0 (YES in step S711), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag to "3" corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173). It is updated (step S713), and the effect processing during variable display is terminated.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of vibration effect related processing executed in step S130 of FIG. With reference to FIG. 17, first, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 is receiving the first start winning prize designation command (command B100H) or the second start winning prize designation command (command B200H) shown in FIG. Determine (step S131).

In the first start winning designation command (command B100H), the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first starting winning is generated. This is a command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied.

In the second start winning designation command (command B200H), the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and the second starting winning is given. Based on the occurrence, this command notifies that the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

When it is determined that the first start prize designation command or the second start prize designation command is received (YES in step S131), the effect control CPU 120 is set to the symbol designation command corresponding to the start prize designation command. Based on the value, it is determined whether or not it is decided to make a big hit, and depending on the determination result, the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR of the image display device 5 The display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display corresponding to the start winning designation command displayed in is determined (step S132).

In this embodiment, the display mode of the first hold display and the second hold display is any of red, green, blue, and white. The effect control CPU 120 determines the color of the hold display so as to indicate that the expectation of the jackpot is high in the order of red, green, blue, and white.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 additionally displays the hold display of the determined display mode in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR (step S133).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect is being executed (step S134). The operation effect in this embodiment is an effect of urging the player to operate the stick controller 31A, and when the stick controller 31A is operated, an effect of executing a vibration effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. The vibration effect in the operation effect (hereinafter referred to as “vibration effect at the time of operation effect”) is an effect of vibrating the stick controller 31A, which is the operation means of the operation target. The vibration effect at the time of the operation effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled as an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player.

When it is determined that the operation effect is not being executed (NO in step S134), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation effect is not being executed (NO in step S134), and the effect control CPU 120 determines that the operation effect is not being executed (NO in step S134). ) Is executed, and if it is executed, the mode of the vibration effect at the time of winning the start is determined (step S135). The vibration effect at the time of winning the start is an effect for notifying whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled as an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, the vibration effect at the time of starting winning is a mode of continuous vibration with a predetermined intensity for a short period (here, 2 seconds) and a continuous vibration with the same predetermined intensity for a longer period (here, 4 seconds). There are two modes, one is the same as the other. When it is decided to make a big hit, the vibration effect for a long period is determined at a higher rate than the vibration effect for a short period as the vibration effect at the time of starting winning.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the vibration effect for the start of the fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation”) is being executed (step S136). When it is determined that the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is being executed (YES in step S136), the effect control CPU 120 stops the execution of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation during execution for a predetermined period (for example, 0. It is assumed that there is no vibration (step S137) for a relatively short period in which the player can recognize that the vibration effect is interrupted, such as 5 seconds.

When it is determined that the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is not being executed (NO in step S136), and after the vibration is eliminated for a predetermined period in step S137, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates at the time of starting winning in step S135. When it is decided to execute the effect, the execution of the vibration effect at the time of the start winning of the determined mode is started (step S138). Since the vibration effect at the time of starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning, the player usually holds the ball hitting operation handle 16, but since the vibration of the stick controller 31A is also transmitted to the ball hitting operation handle 16, the game The person can sense the vibration of the vibration effect.

In this way, when the operation effect is not being executed (that is, the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect is not executed), the vibration effect at the time of starting winning can be executed. Further, if the vibration effect at the start winning is started during the execution period of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation, the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is stopped.

When it is determined that the first start prize designation command or the second start prize designation command is not received (NO in step S131), it is determined that the operation effect is being executed (YES in step S134), and step S138. After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the start of the variable display (step S141).

When it is determined that it is the start of the variable display (YES in step S141), a change effect is produced for either the hold display or the active display of the determination target according to the determination result of the jackpot in the same manner as in step S132. Whether or not to execute the change effect, and when the change effect is executed for any of them, the mode of the change effect is determined (step S142).

In this embodiment, the mode of the change effect of the hold display is a mode in which the hold display is changed without executing the action effect in which some actor acts on the hold display. The mode of the change effect of the active display is a mode in which the active display is changed by the action subject acting on the active display by executing the action effect. The main body of action may be any image, for example, an image such as a character image displayed on the image display device 5, a movable accessory provided around the image display device 5, or the like. It may be a tangible object of.

As described above, the mode of the change effect of the hold display and the mode of the change effect of the active display are different modes. Therefore, when the change effect is executed for the active display corresponding to the variable display of the determination target (that is, when the variable display that is the determination target when determining the mode of the change effect is executed), The type of change effect differs depending on whether the change effect is executed for the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the judgment target (that is, when the variable display before the variable display that is the judgment target is executed). .. As a result, the effect of the change effect can be improved.

The effect control CPU 120 determines the colors of the hold display and the active display after the change effect so as to indicate that the expectation of the jackpot is high in the order of red, green, blue, and white. In addition, in order not to lower the interest of the game, the mode of the hold display and the active display in which the expectation of the big hit after the change effect is lower than that before the change effect is not decided.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 is determined to shift the remaining hold display and execute the change effect because the hold display corresponding to the started variable display changes to the active display and the hold display is reduced by one. In the case, the change effect of the determined mode is executed for the hold display or the active display of the judgment target, and the hold display or the active display of the judgment target is changed (step S143).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect is being executed, as in step S134 (step S144). If it is determined that the operation effect is not being executed (NO in step S144), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation according to the determination result of the big hit in step S142, and whether or not to execute the vibration effect. When executing, the mode of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is determined (step S145). The vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is an effect that foretells whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation includes a mode of continuous vibration with a predetermined intensity for a short period (here, 2 seconds) and a longer period (here, here), as in the case of the vibration effect at the start winning. 4 seconds) There are two modes, one is continuous vibration with the same predetermined intensity. When it is decided to make a big hit, as the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation, the vibration effect for a long period is determined at a higher rate than the vibration effect for a short period.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the vibration effect at the time of winning the start is being executed (step S146). If it is determined that the vibration effect at the time of the start winning is being executed (YES in step S146), the effect control CPU 120 stops the execution of the vibration effect at the time of the start winning, which is being executed, for a predetermined period as in step S137. , No vibration (step S147).

When it is determined that the vibration effect at the start winning is not being executed (NO in step S146), and after the vibration is eliminated for a predetermined period in step S147, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates at the start of fluctuation in step S145. When it is decided to execute the effect, the execution of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation of the determined mode is started (step S148). Since the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is started to be executed at the start of the fluctuation display, the player usually holds the ball striking operation handle 16, but the vibration of the stick controller 31A is also transmitted to the ball striking operation handle 16. , The player can sense the vibration of the vibration effect.

In this way, when the operation effect is not being executed (that is, the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect is not executed), the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation can be executed. Further, if the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is started during the execution period of the vibration effect at the start winning, the vibration effect at the start winning is stopped.

When it is determined that it is not the start of the variation display (NO in step S141), it is determined that the operation effect is being executed (YES in step S144), and after step S148, the effect control CPU 120 determines the operation effect. It is determined whether or not it is the start time of (step S151).

When it is determined that it is the start of the operation effect (YES in step S151), the effect control CPU 120 includes an effect image for prompting the operation (for example, an image indicating the operation target such as an image of the stick controller 31A and "close!". An effect image including characters prompting such an operation) is displayed on the image display device 5.

When it is determined that it is not the start of the operation effect (NO in step S151), and after step S152, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation has been performed during the operation valid period of the operation effect (step). S153). If it is determined that no operation has been performed during the operation effect (NO in step S153), the effect control CPU 120 ends the vibration effect-related process and returns the process to be executed to the caller of the vibration effect-related process. ..

On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation was performed during the operation effect (YES in step S153), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to make a big hit in the variable display based on the EXT data in the variable display result notification command. Is determined, and whether or not to execute the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect, and if so, the mode of the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect are determined according to the determination result (step S154).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not another vibration effect (vibration effect at the start winning, vibration effect at the start of fluctuation) is being executed (step S155). When it is determined that another vibration effect is being executed (YES in step S155), the effect control CPU 120 stops the execution of the other vibration effect being executed, and as in step S137, the vibration is not generated for a predetermined period. (Step S156).

When it is determined that another vibration effect is not being executed (NO in step S155), and after the vibration is eliminated for a predetermined period in step S156, the effect control CPU 120 performs the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect in step S154. If it is determined to be executed, the execution of the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect of the determined mode is started (step S157). Since the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect is started when the player's stick controller 31A is operated for the operation effect, the player usually holds the stick controller 31A, so that the player senses the vibration of the vibration effect. be able to.

When it is determined that no operation has been performed during the operation effect (NO in step S153), and after step S157, the effect control CPU 120 ends the vibration effect-related process, and performs the process to be executed by the vibration effect. Return to the caller of related processing.

In this way, if the vibration effect at the time of the operation effect is started during the execution period of the other vibration effect (vibration effect at the start winning, vibration effect at the start of fluctuation), the other vibration effect is canceled.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing a control method when the vibration effects in the first embodiment overlap. With reference to FIG. 18A, when the vibration effect at the start winning is started during the execution period (aspect A) of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation, YES in steps S141 and 146 of FIG. In step S147, the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is stopped, the vibration is made non-vibration for a predetermined period, and in step S148, the vibration effect at the start winning is started (Aspect B).

With reference to FIG. 18B, when the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is started during the execution period (aspect B) of the vibration effect at the start winning, YES in steps S131 and S136 of FIG. In step S137, the vibration effect at the start winning is stopped, the vibration is made non-vibration for a predetermined period, and in step S138, the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is started (Aspect A).

In this embodiment, the modes A and B of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation and at the start winning are both continuous vibrations having the same predetermined intensity. As described above, even when the vibration effects at the start of fluctuation and the start winning prize, which are difficult to distinguish from the mode of the vibration effect, overlap, the vibration effect is appropriately managed by controlling as described above. In addition, it is possible to appropriately notify the player which vibration effect is being executed.

The vibration effect of the stick controller 31A (ball striking operation handle 16) in the first embodiment may be changed to a sound effect that outputs a sound effect by the speaker 8, or may be changed to a light emission effect that causes the lamp 9 to emit light. May be good.

That is, for example, when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect, the sound effect of the same mode is output from the speaker 8 instead of executing the vibration effect of the same mode at the start winning, the start of fluctuation, and the operation for the operation effect. Make it output. Then, when they overlap, the sound is controlled by performing the same control as in FIGS. 17 and 18 (specifically, the control in which the word "vibration" in FIGS. 17 and 18 is changed to "sound"). Even in the case of production, the same effect as vibration production can be obtained.

In addition, the following can be considered as an example when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect. When the number of winnings (11th or 12th) exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) that is the condition for closing the big winning opening in one round during the big hit game state, An over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound is executed as a specific effect for giving a sense of profit to the player (notifying the player that an event advantageous to the player has occurred).

In this case, as the first specific effect executed at the first start trigger, as the second specific effect executed at the second start trigger during the execution of the over-winning effect that outputs the predetermined sound to be executed at the eleventh prize. It is conceivable that an over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound to be executed by the twelfth winning is executed. In such a situation, when the interval between the first start trigger and the second start trigger is short, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect becomes an unnatural sound due to the predetermined sound of the second specific effect. ) Is possible.

In order to solve such a problem, as shown in FIG. 18A, the predetermined sound as the first specific effect being executed is immediately faded out, and then the second specific effect is output. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the predetermined sound as the first specific effect.

Specifically, when the eleventh prize is awarded as the first start trigger, the execution flag is set for a predetermined period. If the twelfth prize is generated during the predetermined period in which this flag is set, the predetermined sound being output may be immediately faded out. The predetermined period for setting the predetermined period limit flag may be appropriately set according to the length of the predetermined sound and the interval between rounds. For example, if the length of the predetermined sound is 0.3 seconds, if the period is set to less than 0.3 seconds, the predetermined sound can be output without discomfort even if it is continuously executed.

Further, in the above control, in addition to the output of the predetermined sound, an effect by the display means, for example, an effect of adding the number of acquired balls for the over-winning amount to the display of the total number of balls acquired during the big hit game state is executed. Therefore, it is preferable to notify the player that the over-winning has been effectively generated. As a result, even when the output of the predetermined sound is limited, other notifications are executed, so that it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the interest due to the player misunderstanding that the over-winning has not been achieved.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the start trigger of the later vibration effect occurs during the execution of the first vibration effect, the execution mode of the first vibration effect is restricted (the vibration-free period is set after the previous vibration effect is stopped). I sandwiched it and executed the later production).

In the second embodiment, when the start trigger of the later vibration effect occurs during the execution of the earlier vibration effect, the execution of the later vibration effect is restricted. Specifically, it is as follows.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing a control method when the vibration effects in the second embodiment overlap. With reference to FIG. 19A, when the vibration effect at the start winning is started during the execution period (aspect A) of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation, step S147 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment is triggered. Unlike this, the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is not stopped, and the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is continued without being made vibration-free for a predetermined period. Further, unlike step S148, the vibration effect at the time of starting winning is not started.

With reference to FIG. 19B, when the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is started during the execution period (aspect B) of the vibration effect at the start winning, step S137 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment is triggered. Unlike this, the vibration effect at the time of starting prize is not stopped, and the vibration effect at the time of starting prize is continued without being made vibration-free for a predetermined period. Further, unlike step S138, the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is prevented from being started.

In this embodiment, the modes A and B of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation and at the start winning are both continuous vibrations having the same predetermined intensity. As described above, even when the vibration effects at the start of fluctuation and the start winning prize, which are difficult to distinguish from the mode of the vibration effect, overlap, the vibration effect is appropriately managed by controlling as described above.

As in the first embodiment, the vibration effect of the stick controller 31A (ball striking operation handle 16) in the second embodiment may be changed to a sound effect that outputs a sound effect by the speaker 8, or the lamp 9 may emit light. It may be changed to the light emission effect to make it.

That is, for example, when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect, the sound effect of the same mode is output from the speaker 8 instead of executing the vibration effect of the same mode at the start winning, the start of fluctuation, and the operation for the operation effect. Make it output. If they overlap, the same control as in FIG. 19 (specifically, control in which the word "vibration" in FIG. 19 is changed to "sound") is performed to produce sound. The same effect as the vibration effect can be obtained.

In addition, the following can be considered as an example when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect. When the number of winnings (11th or 12th) exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) that is the condition for closing the big winning opening in one round during the big hit game state, An over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound is executed as a specific effect for giving a sense of profit to the player (notifying the player that an event advantageous to the player has occurred).

In this case, as the first specific effect executed at the first start trigger, as the second specific effect executed at the second start trigger during the execution of the over-winning effect that outputs the predetermined sound to be executed at the eleventh prize. It is conceivable that an over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound to be executed by the twelfth winning is executed. In such a situation, when the interval between the first start trigger and the second start trigger is short, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect becomes an unnatural sound due to the predetermined sound of the second specific effect. ) Is possible.

In order to solve such a problem, as shown in FIG. 19A, it is conceivable to continuously perform the first specific effect and prevent the second specific effect from being executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the predetermined sound.

Specifically, when the eleventh prize is awarded as the first start trigger, a predetermined period limit flag is set. If the twelfth prize is generated during the predetermined period in which this flag is set, the predetermined sound may not be output. The predetermined period for setting the predetermined period limit flag may be appropriately set according to the length of the predetermined sound and the interval between rounds. For example, if the length of the predetermined sound is 0.3 seconds, if the period is set to exceed 0.3 seconds, the predetermined sound can be output without discomfort even if it is continuously executed. If the interval period between rounds is 2 seconds, setting 2 seconds can make it possible to output the over-winning sound only once.

Further, in the above control, in addition to the output of the predetermined sound, an effect by the display means, for example, an effect of adding the number of acquired balls for the over-winning amount to the display of the total number of balls acquired during the big hit game state is executed. Therefore, it is preferable to notify the player that the over-winning has been effectively generated. As a result, even when the output of the predetermined sound is limited, other notifications are executed, so that it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the interest due to the player misunderstanding that the over-winning has not been achieved.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the start trigger of the later vibration effect occurs during the execution of the first vibration effect, the execution mode of the first vibration effect is restricted (the vibration-free period is set after the previous vibration effect is stopped). I sandwiched it and executed the later production).

In the third embodiment, when the trigger for starting the later vibration effect occurs during the execution of the earlier vibration effect, the later vibration effect is executed after the execution period of the earlier vibration effect elapses. Specifically, it is as follows.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing a control method when the vibration effects in the third embodiment overlap. With reference to FIG. 20A, when the vibration effect at the start winning is started during the execution period (aspect A) of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation, step S147 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment is triggered. , Unlike step S148, the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is not stopped, and the vibration effect is not made vibration-free for a predetermined period. It is controlled so that the vibration effect at the time of starting winning is executed.

With reference to FIG. 20B, when the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is started during the execution period (aspect B) of the vibration effect at the start winning, step S137 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment is triggered. , Unlike step S138, the vibration effect at the time of the start winning is not stopped, and the vibration effect is not made vibration-free for a predetermined period. It is controlled so that the vibration effect at the time of starting winning is executed.

Even when the vibration effects at the start of fluctuation and the start winning are overlapped in this way, the vibration effects are appropriately managed by controlling as described above.

As in the first embodiment, the vibration effect of the stick controller 31A (ball striking operation handle 16) in the third embodiment may be changed to a sound effect that outputs a sound effect by the speaker 8, or the lamp 9 may emit light. It may be changed to the light emission effect to make it.

That is, for example, when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect, the sound effect of the same mode is output from the speaker 8 instead of executing the vibration effect of the same mode at the start winning, the start of fluctuation, and the operation for the operation effect. Make it output. Then, when each of them overlaps, it is a case of sound production by performing the same control as in FIG. 20 (specifically, the control in which the word "vibration" in FIG. 20 is changed to "sound"). The same effect as the vibration effect can be obtained.

In addition, the following can be considered as an example when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect. When the number of winnings (11th or 12th) exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) that is the condition for closing the big winning opening in one round during the big hit game state, An over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound is executed as a specific effect for giving a sense of profit to the player (notifying the player that an event advantageous to the player has occurred).

In this case, as the first specific effect executed at the first start trigger, as the second specific effect executed at the second start trigger during the execution of the over-winning effect that outputs the predetermined sound to be executed at the eleventh prize. It is conceivable that an over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound to be executed by the twelfth winning is executed. In such a situation, when the interval between the first start trigger and the second start trigger is short, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect becomes an unnatural sound due to the predetermined sound of the second specific effect. ) Is possible.

In order to solve such a problem, as shown in FIG. 20A, the output of the predetermined sound of the second specific effect is started after the output period of the predetermined sound of the first specific effect has elapsed. Can be considered. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the predetermined sound.

Specifically, when the eleventh prize is awarded as the first start trigger, a predetermined period limit flag is set. If the twelfth prize is generated during the predetermined period when this flag is set, the predetermined sound is not output, and after the lapse of the predetermined period, the predetermined sound is output for the twelfth prize. Just do it. The predetermined period for setting the predetermined period limit flag may be appropriately set according to the length of the predetermined sound and the interval between rounds. For example, if the length of the predetermined sound is 0.3 seconds, the period may be set to less than 0.3 seconds.

Further, in the above control, in addition to the output of the predetermined sound, an effect by the display means, for example, an effect of adding the number of acquired balls for the over-winning amount to the display of the total number of balls acquired during the big hit game state is executed. As a result, if the effect of adding to the display of the number of acquired balls of the twelfth piece is set to the same timing as the output of the output of the twelfth over winning sound, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. As a result, even when the output of the predetermined sound is limited, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by matching the output of the sound with the display. In this way, conventionally, when an over-winning is detected, the additional effect on the display of the number of acquired balls is delayed according to the output of the sound.

If the trigger for starting the later vibration effect occurs during the execution of the earlier vibration effect, the execution period of the earlier vibration effect may be extended. Specifically, it is as follows.

When the vibration effect at the start of the start prize is started during the execution period (aspect A) of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation, unlike the steps S147 and S148 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment, at the start of the fluctuation. The vibration effect at the start of the previous fluctuation is continued until the end of the vibration effect at the time of the later start winning, without stopping the vibration effect of the above and without making it vibration-free for a predetermined period. It is controlled (in this case, it is essential that aspect B = aspect A). By controlling in this way, apparently, it becomes as shown in FIG. 20 (A).

When the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is started during the execution period (aspect B) of the vibration effect at the start winning, unlike the steps S137 and S138 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment, at the time of the start winning. The vibration effect at the time of the previous start winning is continued until the end of the vibration effect at the start of the later fluctuation without being stopped and without being made vibration-free for a predetermined period. It is controlled (in this case, it is essential that aspect A = aspect B). By controlling in this way, apparently, it becomes as shown in FIG. 20 (B).

In this case, since the vibration effects at the start of fluctuation and at the start winning are both continuous vibrations of the same predetermined intensity, it is necessary to change the vibration intensity or the vibration method during the continuation. Since there is no such thing, it is only necessary to extend the vibration period. Therefore, the control is not complicated.

Even when the vibration effects at the start of fluctuation and the start winning are overlapped in this way, the vibration effects are appropriately managed by controlling as described above.

As in the first embodiment, the vibration effect of the stick controller 31A (ball striking operation handle 16) in the third embodiment may be changed to a sound effect that outputs a sound effect by the speaker 8, or the lamp 9 may emit light. It may be changed to the light emission effect to make it.

In addition, the following can be considered as an example when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect. When the number of winnings (11th or 12th) exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) that is the condition for closing the big winning opening in one round during the big hit game state, An over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound is executed as a specific effect for giving a sense of profit to the player (notifying the player that an event advantageous to the player has occurred).

In this case, the twelfth specific effect executed at the second start trigger during the output of the predetermined sound executed at the eleventh prize as the first specific effect executed at the first start trigger. It is conceivable that an over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound to be executed by winning is executed. In such a situation, when the interval between the first start trigger and the second start trigger is short, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect becomes an unnatural sound due to the predetermined sound of the second specific effect. ) Is possible.

In order to solve such a problem, as shown in FIG. 20A, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect is continuously output, and the output period of the predetermined sound of the second specific effect is extended. It is conceivable to do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the predetermined sound.

Specifically, when the 11th prize is generated as the first start trigger, the monitoring flag is set for a predetermined period, and when the 12th prize is generated during the predetermined period when this flag is set, the 12th prize is set. The output period of the predetermined sound of the first specific effect may be extended while preventing the output of the predetermined sound of the second specific effect. The predetermined period for setting the monitoring flag for a predetermined period may be appropriately set according to the length of the predetermined sound. For example, if the length of the predetermined sound is 0.3 seconds, the predetermined sound can be extended by setting the period to less than 0.3 seconds.

Further, in the above control, in addition to the output of the predetermined sound, an effect by the display means, for example, an effect of adding the number of acquired balls for the over-winning amount to the display of the total number of balls acquired during the big hit game state is executed. Therefore, it is preferable to notify the player that the over-winning has been effectively generated. As a result, even when the output of the predetermined sound is limited, other notifications are executed, so that it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the interest due to the player misunderstanding that the over-winning has not been achieved.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the start trigger of the later vibration effect occurs during the execution of the first vibration effect, the execution mode of the first vibration effect is restricted (the vibration-free period is set after the previous vibration effect is stopped). I sandwiched it and executed the later production).

In the fourth embodiment, when the trigger for starting the later vibration effect occurs during the execution of the earlier vibration effect, the execution mode of the earlier vibration effect is changed. Specifically, it is as follows.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing a control method when the vibration effects in the fourth embodiment overlap. With reference to FIG. 21 (A), when the vibration effect at the start winning is started during the execution period (aspect A) of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation, step S147 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment is triggered. , Unlike step S148, the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is not stopped, and the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is continued without being made vibration-free for a predetermined period, and the vibration intensity is higher than the predetermined intensity. Increased (Aspect C). Then, at the end of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation, the vibration effect at the start winning is started from the middle (Aspect B).

With reference to FIG. 21 (B), when the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation is started during the execution period (aspect B) of the vibration effect at the start winning, step S137 of FIG. 17 of the first embodiment is triggered. , Unlike step S138, the vibration effect at the time of starting prize is not stopped, and the vibration effect at the time of starting prize is continued without being made vibration-free for a predetermined period, and the vibration intensity is higher than the predetermined strength. Increased (Aspect C). Then, at the end of the vibration effect at the start winning, the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is started from the middle (Aspect B).

In this embodiment, the modes A and B of the vibration effect at the start of the fluctuation and at the start winning are both continuous vibrations having the same predetermined intensity. As described above, even when the vibration effects at the start of fluctuation and the start winning prize, which are difficult to distinguish from the mode of the vibration effect, overlap, the vibration effect is appropriately managed by controlling as described above.

As in the first embodiment, the vibration effect of the stick controller 31A (ball striking operation handle 16) in the fourth embodiment may be changed to a sound effect that outputs a sound effect by the speaker 8, or the lamp 9 may emit light. It may be changed to the light emission effect to make it.

That is, for example, when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect, the sound effect of the same mode is output from the speaker 8 instead of executing the vibration effect of the same mode at the start winning, the start of fluctuation, and the operation for the operation effect. Make it output. If they overlap, the same control as in FIG. 21 (specifically, control in which the word "vibration" in FIG. 21 is changed to "sound") is performed to produce sound. The same effect as the vibration effect can be obtained.

In addition, the following can be considered as an example when the vibration effect is changed to the sound effect. When the number of winnings (11th or 12th) exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) that is the condition for closing the big winning opening in one round during the big hit game state, An over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound from channel A for sound output is executed as a specific effect for giving a sense of profit to the player (notifying the player that an event advantageous to the player has occurred). And.

In this case, the twelfth specific effect executed at the second start trigger during the output of the predetermined sound executed at the eleventh prize as the first specific effect executed at the first start trigger. It is conceivable that an over-winning effect that outputs a predetermined sound to be executed by winning is executed. In such a situation, when the interval between the first start trigger and the second start trigger is short, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect becomes an unnatural sound due to the predetermined sound of the second specific effect (predetermined sound). Is output from the same channel, so it is cut off).

In order to solve such a problem, when the predetermined sound of the second specific effect is output during the output of the predetermined sound of the first specific effect, when the predetermined sound of the first specific effect is not output. It is conceivable to change to a special sound different from the predetermined sound of the second specific effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the predetermined sound of the first specific effect. In this case, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect is changed by being interrupted by the second specific effect. At that time, it is preferable that the predetermined sound of the first specific effect is faded out so as not to give a sense of discomfort to the player.

Further, as a different method for solving such a problem, the predetermined sound of the first specific effect is output from the channel A, and the predetermined sound of the second specific effect is output from the channel B. The predetermined sound and the predetermined sound of the second specific effect can be output in an overlapping manner, and the sound in the overlapping period can be heard by the player as a special sound.

As a specific method of realizing the control, when the predetermined sound due to the eleventh prize is executed by the channel A as the first start trigger, the execution flag is set for a predetermined period, and the predetermined period in which this flag is set is set. When the twelfth prize is generated, it is sufficient to control so that the predetermined sound of the second specific effect is output from the channel B instead of the channel A. As a control method, channel change control may be performed so as to change the channel set to channel B from channel A only when the 12th over prize is won, or the 11th channel A may be used in advance. It may be set, and the twelfth may be set to channel B. The predetermined period for setting the execution flag for a predetermined period may be appropriately set according to the length of the predetermined sound. For example, if the length of the predetermined sound is 0.3 seconds, if the period is set to less than 0.3 seconds, the duplicate predetermined sound can be output. The predetermined sounds of the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be the same or different sounds.

[Modification example]
Next, a modified example of the embodiment described above will be described.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, the techniques described in FIGS. 17 to 21 described above are applied to the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-mentioned technique may be applied to other gaming machines, for example, slot machines, as long as they are gaming machines that perform games.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the techniques described in FIGS. 17 to 21 described above are applied to the control of the stick controller 31A (ball striking operation handle 16). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-mentioned technique may be applied to other controls, for example, the control of the push button 31B, as long as the control is related to the operating means that can be operated by the player.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the techniques described in FIGS. 17 to 21 described above are applied to the control related to the vibration effect of the operating means such as the stick controller 31A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-mentioned technique is applied to the control related to the effect of displace the operation means such as the effect of popping out the push button 31B, the effect of rotating the operation means, or the effect of deforming the operation means. You may.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the first start trigger of the specific effects such as the vibration effect is the start of the fluctuation. However, the first start trigger is not limited to this, and may be a predetermined timing that is dependent on a specific period such as a period of variable display or a period of the jackpot gaming state, for example, a pseudo-continuous symbol temporary stop. It may be the time of displaying the image of the operation means of the operation effect of the variable display or the period of the jackpot gaming state, or the typical effect of the variable display of the model of the gaming machine or the period of the jackpot gaming state. It may be at the time of execution of. It may be at the time of notifying the V prize, which is a prize in the V area when the game ball wins in the V area of the big prize opening and it becomes an advantageous state for the player, or in the middle of the big hit round. It may be a probability variation promotion notification that notifies that it is a probability variation jackpot, or it may be a round promotion notification that notifies that the number of rounds has increased in the middle of a jackpot round.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the second start trigger of the start trigger of the specific effect such as the vibration effect is the start prize. However, the timing is not limited to this, and the second start trigger may be a timing independent of a specific period such as a variable display or a jackpot gaming state period, and is irrelevant to, for example, a variable display or a jackpot gaming state period. It may be when the hold display changes at a random timing, or a vibration effect as a simultaneous effect in a plurality of gaming machines using an RTC (Real Time Clock) (for example, a plurality of the same songs starting at a predetermined time). It may be at the start of the vibration production (vibration production at a predetermined timing of the song) in the production that is simultaneously played by the gaming machine. It may be an over-winning time, which is more than the specified number of winnings in the large winning opening.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, of the first specific effect executed at the first start trigger and the second specific effect executed at the second start trigger, the later specific effect is executed during the execution of the earlier specific effect. The control when the start trigger occurs has been explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described control is performed when there are a plurality of types of the first specific effect and the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect. Controls may be applied. Further, when there are a plurality of types of the second specific effect, the above-mentioned control is applied to the control when the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the second specific effect. You may.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the modes of the vibration effect at the start winning and the vibration effect at the start of fluctuation are a mode of continuous vibration for a short period and a mode of continuous vibration for a longer period, respectively. It was decided that there were two aspects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of them may have one aspect or three or more aspects.

Further, the two modes are not limited to the one in which the vibration method is the same for continuous vibration, but is not limited to intermittent vibration (for example, a mode in which vibration and no vibration are repeated in a predetermined cycle, and vibration in the first cycle. A mode different from continuous vibration may be used, such as a mode in which a cycle composed of no vibration in the second cycle is repeated). Further, the mode of the vibration effect may include a mode in which the vibration method is different.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, a period of no vibration is inserted between the two vibration effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a period of no vibration may not be inserted. Even in this way, from the length of the period of the vibration effect, it is possible to notify the player that the subsequent vibration effect is executed following the previous vibration effect.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S138 and S148 of FIG. 17, after limiting the execution mode of the specific effect (vibration effect), the later specific effect is executed. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the subsequent specific effect may not be executed after the execution mode of the specific effect is restricted.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the ball striking operation handle 16 is vibrated by vibrating the stick controller 31A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ball striking operation handle 16 may be provided with a mechanism for vibrating the ball striking operation handle 16 itself.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, in the limitation of the execution mode of the specific effect, only the vibration effect is executed when the effect including the vibration effect and another type of effect (for example, the light emitting effect of the lamp) is executed. It also includes restrictions such as not performing only those that do not or other types of production.

(12) A first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state A) that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state B) that is more advantageous for the player that is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state. In the provided gaming machine, the over-winning effect described above may be executed during the first advantageous state, whereas the over-winning effect may not be executed during the second advantageous state.

The first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be a jackpot gaming state with a large number of rounds and a jackpot gaming state with a smaller number of rounds, respectively, and in a probabilistic jackpot gaming state and a normal jackpot gaming state, respectively. There may be.

For example, if the over-winning effect is executed in each round even though the normal jackpot game state ends and the probability change state ends, the player may have a complicated feeling. However, by doing so as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from having a complicated mood during the jackpot game state.

In addition, a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state A) that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state B) that is more advantageous for the player that is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state are provided. In the first advantageous state, the above-mentioned over-winning effect is executed, whereas in the second advantageous state, the over-winning is performed in a manner different from that in the first advantageous state. You may not execute the production.

For example, in the first advantageous state, the over-winning effect is executed as the sound effect on the speaker 8, the display effect on the image display device 5, and the light emission effect on the lamp 9, whereas in the second advantageous state, the over-winning effect is executed. , The over-winning effect may be executed as only one effect such as the light emission effect by the lamp 9. Even with this, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by performing the production according to the emotions of the player.

(13) The device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, various production operations including the display operation of the production image in the display area of the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 do not deviate from the gist of the present invention. It can be changed and modified arbitrarily within the range.

(14) For example, in the probabilistic change control, a gaming machine may be provided in which a specific area is provided in advance in the large winning opening and is controlled to a probabilistic state based on the passage of the game ball through the specific area. For example, based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the game ball enters a specific area in the jackpot by being assigned to multiple types of jackpot types such as "non-probability", "probability", and "probability". It may be a gaming machine that is controlled to an easy gaming state and is controlled to a probabilistic state based on the passage of the gaming ball through this specific area.

(15) For example, a game score for use in a game is given and given by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using the obtained gaming score or the gaming score given by winning a game. ..

That is, it is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the game media based on the passage of the starting area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying the display result. It is a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. The game is played by driving the game ball enclosed in the game into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hit of the game ball, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the gaming value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a gaming record. A gaming recording medium processing means for reading out the recording information recorded on the gaming recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

(16) In the above description, when the fluctuation is started in order to notify the production control microcomputer (the production control CPU 120) of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation mode such as the fluctuation time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream. Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU103) has the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of slipping effect, etc. in the first command before reaching (when not reaching). Is sent a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command is used after reaching (when not reaching), such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. May send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode (after the so-called second stop). 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 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined 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 order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

(17) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, and are not limited to the form distributed and provided in advance. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

(18) The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be a form in which it can be executed, or a form in which it is directly executed using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is illustrated, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and is, for example, a value in the range of 0% to 100%. Of these, a value containing 0%, a value containing 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, as the probability variation jackpot, a probability variation state control example in which the variation display result is derived and displayed, and then the probability variation state is unconditionally controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols, and the like. Is shown as an example of variable display. However, the variable display result and the variable display special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". It is not limited to those composed of such as. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). The variable display of the special symbol also includes the one in which the above is repeated alternately (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of a special symbol, for example, a display that blinks "-" is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "miss", etc.) Is also included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, the variable display of the decorative symbol also includes blinking or scrolling one type of decorative symbol. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol) are included. Alternating repetition is also included in the variable display of normal symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

(22) The above-described embodiment can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, by setting a predetermined number of bets (number of medals or credits) for one game, the game can be started, and a variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. One game ends when the display result of the device (for example, multiple reels) is derived and displayed, and a prize (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB prize, RB prize) is awarded according to the display result. Etc.) can also be applied to slot machines where it is possible to occur.

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Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described.

(1-1-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
An effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a vibration effect of the operation means, an effect of displacement of the operation means, an effect of rotating the operation means, an effect of deforming the operation means) by the gaming machine. With and
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Limit (for example, as shown in steps S137, step S147, and FIG. 18 of FIG. 17, after the previous production is stopped, a non-production period is inserted and the later production is executed. After the previous production is stopped, the later production is performed. Execute. After fading out the previous production, execute the later production.).

According to such a configuration, even when the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is limited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-1-2) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
An effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a vibration effect of the operation means, an effect of displacement of the operation means, an effect of rotating the operation means, an effect of deforming the operation means) by the gaming machine. With and
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
The effect executing means limits the execution of the subsequent specific effect when the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 19, after the previous effect is executed, the subsequent effect is not executed. After the previous effect is executed, the subsequent effect is executed from the middle of the case where it is executed from the start trigger. After executing the previous production, execute the subsequent production from the beginning.).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the subsequent execution of the specific effect is restricted. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-1-3) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, sound effect) by the sound output device.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Limit (for example, after canceling the previous production, execute the later production. After canceling the previous production, insert a non-production period and execute the later production. After fading out the previous production, execute the later production. ).

According to such a configuration, even when the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is limited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-1-4) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, sound effect) by the sound output device.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
The effect executing means limits the execution of the later specific effect when the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. (For example, after executing the previous effect, the later effect is not executed. After executing the previous effect, if it is executed from the start trigger, the later effect is executed from the middle. After the execution of the previous effect, Perform the production from the beginning to the end.)

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the subsequent execution of the specific effect is restricted. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-2-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
A specific effect of moving the operating means by the gaming machine (for example, a vibration effect of the operating means, an effect of displacing the operating means, and an effect of rotating the operating means), which is an effect of notifying whether or not the control means is controlled to the advantageous state. ， Equipped with an effect execution means that can control the execution of the effect)
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Limit (for example, as shown in steps S137, step S147, and FIG. 18 of FIG. 17, after the previous production is stopped, a non-production period is inserted and the later production is executed. After the previous production is stopped, the later production is performed. Execute. After fading out the previous production, execute the later production.).

According to such a configuration, even when the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is limited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-2-2) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
A specific effect of moving the operating means by the gaming machine (for example, a vibration effect of the operating means, an effect of displacing the operating means, and an effect of rotating the operating means), which is an effect of notifying whether or not the control means is controlled to the advantageous state. ， Equipped with an effect execution means that can control the execution of the effect)
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
The effect executing means limits the execution of the subsequent specific effect when the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 19, after the previous effect is executed, the subsequent effect is not executed. After the previous effect is executed, the subsequent effect is executed from the middle of the case where it is executed from the start trigger. After executing the previous production, execute the subsequent production from the beginning.).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the subsequent execution of the specific effect is restricted. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-2-3) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a sound effect) by the sound output device, which is an effect for notifying whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Limit (for example, after canceling the previous production, execute the later production. After canceling the previous production, insert a non-production period and execute the later production. After fading out the previous production, execute the later production. ).

According to such a configuration, even when the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is limited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-2-4) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a sound effect) by the sound output device, which is an effect for notifying whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
The effect executing means limits the execution of the subsequent specific effect when the start trigger of the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. (For example, after executing the previous effect, the later effect is not executed. After executing the previous effect, if it is executed from the start trigger, the later effect is executed from the middle. After the execution of the previous effect, Perform the production from the beginning to the end.)

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the subsequent execution of the specific effect is restricted. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-5) In any of the gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-1-4) and (1-2-1) to (1-2-4) above.
The first start trigger is a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of fluctuation, at the time of temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, fluctuation display or jackpot gaming state) dependent on a specific period (for example, period of fluctuation display, period of jackpot gaming state). Operation means of the operation effect during the period of

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect and other specific effects started at a predetermined timing dependent on the specific period overlap.

(1-6) In any of the gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-1-4), (1-2-1) to (1-2-4), and (1-5). ,
The second start trigger is an independent timing (for example, at the time of starting prize, at the time of pending change) with respect to a specific period (for example, a period of variable display, a period of a jackpot gaming state).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect and other specific effects that are started at independent timings for the specific period overlap.

(1-7) Of the above (1-1-1) to (1-1-4), (1-2-1) to (1-2-4), (1-5) and (1-6). In any of the gaming machines
The first specific effect and the second specific effect have the same execution mode (for example, since each has continuous vibration with the same predetermined intensity, different vibrations such as intermittent vibration or different vibration intensity). The same control data can be used, unlike the case of the execution mode of.).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed and the data capacity for executing the specific effect can be reduced.

(1-8) From (1-1-1) to (1-1-4), (1-2-1) to (1-2-4), and (1-5) to (1-7) above. ) In any of the gaming machines
The first specific effect includes a first specific short effect and a first specific length effect whose execution period is longer than that of the first specific short effect.
The second specific effect includes a second specific short effect and a second specific length effect whose execution period is longer than that of the second specific short effect.
Further provided with a game control means capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
When the effect executing means is determined to be controlled in an advantageous state by the game control means, and the first specific effect is executed before being controlled in the advantageous state, the first specific effect is specified. When the first specific length effect is executed at a higher rate than the short effect and the second specific effect is executed, the second specific length effect is executed at a higher rate than the second specific short effect. (For example, in steps S135 and S145 of FIG. 17, when the jackpot game state is set, the vibration effect for a longer effect period is determined as compared with the case where the game is out of order, and the vibration effect is determined in steps S138 and S148. Execute.).

According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on whether the first specific effect and the second specific effect are long or short. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-9) (1-1-1), (1-1-3), (1-2-1), (1-2-3), and (1-5) to (1-8) above. ) In any of the gaming machines
The effect executing means limits the execution mode of the above-mentioned specific effect by canceling the above-mentioned specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 18).

According to such a configuration, the above-mentioned specific effect is canceled. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-10) (1-1-2), (1-1-4), (1-2-2), (1-2-4), and (1-5) to (1-8) above. ) In any of the gaming machines
The effect executing means limits the mode of executing the specific effect after that by prohibiting the specific effect after that (see, for example, FIG. 19).

According to such a configuration, the later specific effect is prohibited. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-11) The above (1-1-1), (1-1-3), (1-2-1), (1-2-3), and (1-5) to (1-8) ) In any of the gaming machines
The effect executing means limits the execution mode of the above-mentioned specific effect by inserting a non-effect period after stopping the above-mentioned specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 18).

According to such a configuration, a non-production period is inserted after the previous specific production is canceled. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-12) (1-1-2), (1-1-4), (1-2-2), (1-2-4), and (1-5) to (1-8) above. ) In any of the gaming machines
The effect executing means limits the execution mode of the specific effect after the specific effect by executing the specific effect after the specific effect after the execution of the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20).

According to such a configuration, the later specific effect is executed after the first specific effect is executed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-13) From (1-1-1) to (1-1-4), from (1-2-1) to (1-2-4), and from (1-5) to (1-12). ) In any of the gaming machines
The first start trigger is a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of fluctuation, at the time of temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, fluctuation display or jackpot gaming state) dependent on a specific period (for example, period of fluctuation display, period of jackpot gaming state). Operation means of operation during the period of
The second start trigger is an independent timing (for example, at the time of starting prize, at the time of pending change) with respect to a specific period (for example, a period of variable display, a period of a jackpot game state).
In the effect executing means, when the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the subsequent specific effect is the first specific effect. When it is a specific effect, the execution mode of the specific effect after that is not limited, but the execution mode of the specific effect is limited, and when the specific effect is the first specific effect, the destination is limited. The execution mode of the specific effect is not limited, but the execution mode of the specific effect after that is restricted (that is, as shown in steps S134, step S144, step S155, and step S156 of FIG. 17, the first specific effect is operated. In the case of a production, the second specific production is canceled regardless of whether the first specific production is first or later).

According to such a configuration, the second specific effect is restricted regardless of whether the first specific effect is first or later. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(1-14) From (1-1-1) to (1-1-4), from (1-2-1) to (1-2-4), and from (1-5) to (1-13). ) In any of the gaming machines
It is possible to perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means (for example, total hold storage display unit 18c, active display area 9A) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to variable display, and
A determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled, and
Further provided with a change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display based on the determination result of the determination means.
The change effect executing means is different depending on whether the variable display that is the determination target of the determination means is executed and the variable display that is before the variable display that is the determination target of the determination means is executed. It is possible to execute a kind of change effect (for example, in step S142 of FIG. 17, different change modes are determined between the hold display and the active display, and the change effect is executed in step S143).
The effect executing means can execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect in accordance with the change effect executed by the change effect executing means (for example, in step S148 of FIG. 17, the change effect is achieved. At the same time, a vibration effect is executed.)

According to such a configuration, the type of change effect differs depending on whether the variable display that is the determination target is executed or the variable display that is prior to the variable display that is the determination target is executed. As a result, the effect of the change effect can be improved.

(2-1-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
An effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a vibration effect of the operation means, an effect of displacement of the operation means, an effect of rotating the operation means, an effect of deforming the operation means) by the gaming machine. With and
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means determines the execution period of the specific effect. After the lapse of time, the subsequent specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the later effect is executed after the execution of the previous effect. The later effect is executed after fading out after the execution of the previous effect).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the later specific effect is executed after the execution period of the previous specific effect has elapsed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(2-1-2) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
An effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a vibration effect of the operation means, an effect of displacement of the operation means, an effect of rotating the operation means, an effect of deforming the operation means) by the gaming machine. With and
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Change (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the movement of the operation means of the specific effect ahead of the overlapping execution period is increased).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is changed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(2-1-3) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, sound effect) by the sound output device.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means determines the execution period of the specific effect. After the lapse of time, the specific effect after the above is executed (for example, the later effect is executed after the execution of the previous effect. The later effect is executed after fading out after the execution of the previous effect).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the later specific effect is executed after the execution period of the previous specific effect has elapsed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(2-1-4) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, sound effect) by the sound output device.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means determines the execution mode of the specific effect. Change (for example, increase the operation of the sound output device of the specific effect ahead of the overlapping execution period).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is changed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap.

(2-2-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
A specific effect of moving the operating means by the gaming machine (for example, a vibration effect of the operating means, an effect of displacing the operating means, and an effect of rotating the operating means), which is an effect of notifying whether or not the control means is controlled to the advantageous state. ， Equipped with an effect execution means that can control the execution of the effect)
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means determines the execution period of the specific effect. After the lapse of time, the subsequent specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the later effect is executed after the execution of the previous effect. The later effect is executed after fading out after the execution of the previous effect).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the later specific effect is executed after the execution period of the previous specific effect has elapsed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-2-2) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a ball striking handle 16, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B),
A specific effect of moving the operating means by the gaming machine (for example, a vibration effect of the operating means, an effect of displacing the operating means, and an effect of rotating the operating means), which is an effect of notifying whether or not the control means is controlled to the advantageous state. ， Equipped with an effect execution means that can control the execution of the effect)
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means sets the execution mode of the specific effect. Change (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the movement of the operation means of the specific effect ahead of the overlapping execution period is increased).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is changed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-2-3) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a sound effect) by the sound output device, which is an effect for notifying whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means determines the execution period of the specific effect. After the lapse of time, the specific effect after the above is executed (for example, the later effect is executed after the execution of the previous effect. The later effect is executed after fading out after the execution of the previous effect).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the later specific effect is executed after the execution period of the previous specific effect has elapsed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-2-4) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A sound output device (for example, a speaker 8) capable of performing a game effect, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of controlling the execution of a specific effect (for example, a sound effect) by the sound output device, which is an effect for notifying whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state.
The specific effect is different from the first specific effect and the first start trigger that are executed at the first start trigger (for example, when the fluctuation starts, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, when the operation means image of the operation effect is displayed). 2 Including the second specific effect to be executed at the start opportunity (for example, when the start wins, when the hold changes)
When the trigger for starting the later specific effect occurs during the execution of the earlier specific effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect executing means determines the execution mode of the specific effect. Change (for example, increase the operation of the sound output device of the specific effect ahead of the overlapping execution period).

According to such a configuration, even if the execution periods of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution mode of the specific effect is changed. As a result, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect overlap. In addition, it is announced whether or not it will be controlled in an advantageous state by the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-5) In any of the gaming machines (2-1-1) to (2-1-4) and (2-2-1) to (2-2-4) above.
The first start trigger is a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of fluctuation, at the time of temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, fluctuation display or jackpot gaming state) dependent on a specific period (for example, period of fluctuation display, period of jackpot gaming state). Operation means of the operation effect during the period of

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect and other specific effects started at a predetermined timing dependent on the specific period overlap.

(2-6) In any of the gaming machines (2-1-1) to (2-1-4), (2-2-1) to (2-2-4), and (2-5). ,
The second start trigger is an independent timing (for example, at the time of starting prize, at the time of pending change) with respect to a specific period (for example, a period of variable display, a period of a jackpot gaming state).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be appropriately managed even when the execution periods of the specific effect and other specific effects that are started at independent timings for the specific period overlap.

(2-7) Of the above (2-1-1), (2-1-3), (2-2-1), (2-2-3), (2-5) and (2-6) In any of the gaming machines
The effect executing means extends the execution period regardless of the period during which the specific effect has already been executed (see, for example, FIG. 20).

According to such a configuration, the execution period is extended regardless of the period during which the specific effect has already been executed. As a result, even when the specific effects overlap, the specific effects can be appropriately managed.

(2-8) In any of the gaming machines (2-1-2), (2-2-2), (2-5) and (2-6) above.
The effect executing means changes the execution mode of the specific effect by increasing the movement of the operation means of the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 21).

According to such a configuration, the movement of the operation means of the specific effect is increased. As a result, even when the specific effects overlap, the specific effects can be appropriately managed.

(2-9) In any of the gaming machines (2-1-4), (2-2-4), (2-5) and (2-6) above.
The effect executing means changes the execution mode of the specific effect by increasing the operation of the sound output device of the specific effect.

According to such a configuration, the operation of the sound output device of the specific effect is increased. As a result, even when the specific effects overlap, the specific effects can be appropriately managed.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 5 Image display device, 5HL 1st start prize memory display area, 5HR 2nd start prize memory display area, 5H start prize memory display area, 11 main board, 12
Production control board, 100 game control microcomputer, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays games
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
And a presentation control means for performing control relating to execution of the Ru specific effect of operating the operating means in a predetermined execution mode,
The specific effect is executed at the first specific effect that executes the operation on the operation means during the predetermined operation valid period as a start trigger, and the start trigger that is not related to the operation on the operation means during the operation valid period. Including the second specific production
The presentation control means, when the start trigger of the first specific effect during the execution of the second specific effect occurs, to limit the operation of the second said operating means at a particular Starring unloading,
A gaming machine in which the operating means operating in the first specific effect and the operating means operating in the second specific effect are common.

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