JP7106497B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

A game machine such as a pachinko machine determines whether or not to generate a profit state based on random number information acquired when a symbol start condition is satisfied, and displays symbols in a variable manner, and the stopped symbols after variation are in a specific mode. It is configured to generate a profit state when Here, the symbol variation display is performed once for each determination based on the establishment of the symbol start condition. There is also known a machine equipped with a function of a pseudo-continuous effect in which pattern variation) is performed multiple times (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pseudo-continuous performance, a new pseudo-symbol variation is started when a predetermined pseudo-continuous continuous performance is executed, such as the pseudo-continuous symbol is stopped and displayed during the symbol variation.

JP 2015-165985 A

By the way, in order to diversify such a pseudo-continuous effect and enhance the effect, it is conceivable to diversify the effect contents of individual pseudo pattern variations and select one of them by lottery or the like. However, if the performance contents of individual pseudo symbol fluctuations including the pseudo consecutive continuous performance are diversified without limitation, for example, it is necessary to absorb the change in the fluctuation time of the first pseudo symbol fluctuation with the second and subsequent pseudo symbol fluctuations. Such new restrictions not only hinder the diversification of production, but also complicate the control.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of diversifying pseudo-continuous effects without making control unnecessarily complicated.

According to the present invention, determination means for determining whether or not to generate a profit state based on random number information acquired when a symbol start condition is established, and one symbol for one determination by the determination means. symbol display means for performing variation; profit condition generation means for generating the profit condition when the stopped symbol after variation by the symbol display means is in a predetermined mode based on the determination result of the determination means; and the symbol display. a performance symbol display means for performing symbol variation by the performance symbol by the image display means corresponding to the symbol variation by the means, and during one symbol variation by the symbol display means, the pseudo symbol variation by the performance symbol display means is provided. It can be executed a plurality of times, and when the pseudo pattern variation is executed a plurality of times, the pseudo pattern is newly added when a pseudo consecutive continuation performance is performed in which the performance pattern stops in a predetermined pseudo continuous mode in the pseudo pattern variation. A game machine that starts a variation is provided with an operation means that can be operated by a player, and in response to the predetermined pseudo pattern variation, the pseudo-continuous continuation performance is performed based on the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period. Any one of a plurality of types of performance modes including a first performance mode to be executed and a second performance mode to execute the pseudo-continuous continuous performance without being based on the operation of the operating means is selected ; In the first effect mode, the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous effect changes according to the operation timing of the operating means, but regardless of the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous effect, the start timing of the next pseudo symbol variation is determined. It is substantially the same , and the start timing of the next pseudo symbol variation is substantially the same between the first performance mode and the second performance mode .

According to the present invention, it is possible to diversify the pseudo-continuous effect without complicating control unnecessarily.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game information display means of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing the normal symbol hit probability and variation time for each game state of the pachinko machine, and the opening and closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the jackpot mode, the special profit state, the special game state, and the jackpot presentation mode about the 1st, 2nd special pattern of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the jackpot variation pattern table of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a winning variation pattern table of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit operation guidance image of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the repeat operation guidance image of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the long press operation guidance image of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a schematic time chart of the pseudo consecutive 3-time SPSP reach big hit/loss variation pattern of the same pachinko machine. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a schematic time chart of first to third presentation modes in the pseudo-continuous presentation of the same pachinko machine; It is a figure which shows the outline|summary time chart of the 4th, 5th production|presentation mode in the pseudo-continuous production of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a schematic time chart when a continuous hit (or long press) operation effect is selected and a one-hit operation effect is selected as a button effect performed at the end of the jackpot variation pattern of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a schematic time chart when a continuous hit (or long press) operation effect is selected and a one-hit operation effect is selected as the button effect performed at the end of the losing variation pattern of the same pachinko machine. Schematic time chart of effect before effective period and effective period of operation when repeated hit (or long press) operation effect is selected as button effect of the pachinko machine in the second embodiment of the present invention and when single-hit operation effect is selected. It is a figure which shows. Schematic time chart of effect before effective period and effective period of operation when repeated hit (or long press) operation effect is selected as the button effect of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention and when single-hit operation effect is selected. It is a figure which shows.

Embodiments of the invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 17 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. 1 and 2, a gaming machine body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 arranged in front of the outer frame 2. As shown in FIG. The front frame 3 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and detachable via a vertical first hinge 4 arranged at one end in the left-right direction, for example, the left end. The outer frame 2 can be locked in the closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

The front frame 3 has a middle frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged in front of the middle frame 6. - 特許庁The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the middle frame 6 so as to be openable and detachable via a vertical second hinge 8 arranged at one end in the left-right direction, for example, the left end. can be locked in the closed state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. there is The front cover member 9 protrudes forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the middle frame 6 is arranged on the upper side thereof. In the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is disposed, for example, at the upper left portion, and an outer frame lower hinge metal fitting 12 is disposed above the front cover member 9 at the lower left portion.

The middle frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and has a rectangular frame portion 13 which can contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9, and a game board provided on the upper side in the frame portion 13. A mounting portion 14 and a lower mounting portion 15 provided on the lower side in the frame portion 13 are integrally provided, for example. A game board 16 is detachably attached to the game board mounting portion 14, for example, from the front side. In the middle frame 6, a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge metal fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, at the upper left portion of the first and second hinges 4, 8. Main body frame lower hinge metal fittings 21 are arranged, for example, in the lower left part.

The glass door 7 has a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the middle frame 6 . The door base 22 is formed with window holes 24a of a glass window 24 corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed on the game board 16. For example, a plurality of windows (four here) are formed around the window holes 24a. Various effects means such as an upper speaker 25, a first frame movable effect means 26, a second frame movable effect means 27, and an air blowing means 28 are arranged.

The first frame movable effect means 26 includes a first frame movable body 26a, and the first frame movable body 26a can be slid substantially in the front-rear direction by being driven by a driving means (not shown). The second frame movable effect means 27 includes a second frame movable body 27a, which is driven by a drive means (not shown) to slide the second frame movable body 27a substantially in the front-rear direction, and move the second frame movable body 27a toward the front end thereof. A vibrating means (not shown) disposed in the holding portion 27b of the holding portion 27b can vibrate, and the player can press the holding portion 27b. The air blowing means 28 can blow air toward the player's hand at the timing when the player grips the grip portion 27b.

On the front side of the lower part of the door base 22 is an upper tray 32 which stores the game balls put out from the putting out means 31 arranged on the rear side of the middle frame 6 and supplies them to the shooting means 17, and the upper tray 32 is full. A lower tray 33 for storing surplus balls, etc., and a firing handle 34 operated to operate the firing means 17 are arranged, and a lower decorative cover 35 that substantially covers the upper tray 32, the lower tray 33, etc. from the front side is attached. It is The lower decorative cover 35 is formed, for example, in a forward-facing bulging shape, and for example, on its upper side, in addition to the effect buttons 36 that can be pressed by the player, cross-shaped operation means, volume adjustment operation means, and light amount adjustment operation means are provided. Various operation means such as are provided.

A glass unit 40 is detachably attached to the rear side of the door base 22 so as to substantially block the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is arranged along the edges of the first and second hinges 4 and 8. a vertical hinge end reinforcing sheet metal 41a arranged along the edge of the opening and closing end side; and a horizontal lower reinforcing sheet metal arranged below the window hole 24a. The metal plate 41c is detachably fixed by screws or the like. Further, on the door base 22, a glass door upper hinge metal fitting 42a and a glass door lower hinge metal fitting 42b constituting the second hinge 8 are disposed, for example, at the upper left portion and the lower left portion, respectively.

Further, for example, a ball feeding unit 43a, a lower plate guide unit 43b, etc. are attached to the rear side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c. The ball feeding unit 43 a is for feeding the game balls in the upper tray 32 to the shooting means 17 one by one, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the shooting means 17 . The lower tray guide unit 43b guides surplus balls when the upper tray 32 is full and foul balls that have returned without reaching the game area 23 despite being shot by the shooting means 17 to the lower tray 33. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 43a on the side of the first and second hinges 4 and 8 thereof.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 16 has a base plate 45 such as a plywood board on which guide rails 46 for guiding game balls shot from the shooting means 17 are arranged in an annular shape. In the inner game area 23, in addition to unit parts such as a central display frame unit 47, a starting winning unit 48, and a normal winning unit 49, a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. A game information display means 50 is arranged on the side. Of course, the game information display means 50 may be arranged within the game area 23 .

As shown in FIG. 4, the game information display means 50 is provided with four LED groups each composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60. A total of 32 LEDs 60 are a normal symbol display means 51 and a normal reserved number display means. 52, 1st special symbol display means 53, 2nd special symbol display means 54, 1st special reserved number display means 55, 2nd special reserved number display means 56, fluctuation shortening notification means 57, right hitting notification means 58 and number of rounds A predetermined number of them are assigned to the notification means 59 . That is, the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the first and second LED groups 50a and 50b constitute the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, respectively, and the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the third LED group 50c are two. Eight LEDs 60 belonging to the fourth LED group 50d, which are divided into the first special reserved number display means 55, the second special reserved number display means 56, the normal reserved number display means 52, and the fluctuation shortening notification means 57, respectively. , two of them constitute normal symbol display means 51, the other two constitute right-handed informing means 58, and the remaining four constitute round number informing means 59, respectively.

On the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49 of the game board 16, normal symbol starting means 61, first special symbol starting means 62, second special symbol starting means 63, big winning means 64, a plurality of normal winning means 65, etc. is provided. Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, in addition to the liquid crystal display means (image display means) 66, a board movement effect means 67 having a movable board body 67a capable of moving in front of the liquid crystal display means 66 and the like are arranged. .

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66, and is detachably mounted from the front side in a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45 and penetrating in the front-rear direction. . This central display frame unit 47 includes a front mounting plate 71 arranged outside the mounting holes along the front surface of the base plate 45 and through which game balls can pass, and a liquid crystal display means 66 on the front side of which the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display means 66 are mounted on the upper side. A decorative frame 72 arranged in a substantially gate-like shape extending from the front and protruding forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71, and a stage 73 arranged between the left and right lower end portions of the decorative frame 72. ing. The game balls fired by the shooting means 17 and entering the upper part of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decoration frame 72, and are distributed to the left and right flow paths 74a and 74b, respectively. or flow down.

The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp entrance 75 through which game balls can flow in at least one of the left flow path 74a and the right flow path 74b, for example, the left flow path 74a. A game ball that flows into the warp entrance 75 while flowing down the left flow path 74a rolls freely in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then moves to a central drop portion 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23. and the other portion to the front.

The starting winning unit 48 is arranged below the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 49 is arranged on the left side of the starting winning unit 48 under the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the variable display of normal symbols by the normal symbol display means 51, and is composed of a passage gate or the like through which the game ball can pass, and is a passage detection means ( (illustration omitted). The normal symbol starting means 61 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47, and the game balls flowing down the right flowing path 74b can pass therethrough.

The normal symbol display means 51 is for displaying the normal symbols variably, and is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and the normal symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball. Based on this, after the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal pattern emit light in the light emission pattern during normal fluctuation, the hit determination random value included in the normal random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting means 61 is determined. If it matches with a predetermined hit determination value, the variation is stopped in a win mode, and in other cases, the variation is stopped in a losing mode. In addition, the two LEDs 60 that constitute the normal pattern can display one or more winning modes and one or more losing modes by combining their light emitting modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing), and during normal fluctuation The light emission pattern is such that, for example, a plurality of specific types (here, two types) of light emission modes are switched every predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

In addition, when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball during the normal holding period including during the symbol fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 and during the normal profit state, the normal random number information acquired thereby is predetermined. The set upper limit reserved number, for example, 4, is reserved and stored, and each time the normal reserved period ends, one is consumed and the normal pattern is varied. The stored number of normal random number information (normal reserved number) is notified to the player by the normal reserved number display means 52 or the like. The normal reserved number display means 52 is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4). , 5 types of normal reserved numbers of 0 to 4 can be displayed.

The first special symbol starting means 62 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, and is composed of a non-opening/closing type winning means having no opening/closing means, and detects a winning game ball. A detection means (not shown) is provided. This first special symbol starting means 62 is provided, for example, in the starting prize winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upward opening shape on the lower side corresponding to the central drop portion 76 of the stage 73, and the warp on the left flow path 74a side. Since there is a winning route from the entrance 75 through the stage 73, etc., the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 74a can win a prize at a higher probability than the game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 74b. there is In addition, when game balls win in the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls per one win are paid out as prize balls.

The second special symbol starting means 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and by operating the opening/closing part 78, the game ball can It is composed of opening and closing type winning means that can be changed to a closed state (which is difficult to win a prize), and has a game ball detection means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball, and stops after the normal symbol display means 51 changes. In the normal profit state that occurs when the symbol is in a winning mode, the opening/closing portion 78 is adapted to change from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

This second special symbol starting means 63 is arranged, for example, on the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 61, and the game flowing down the right flowing path 74b A ball can be won. The opening/closing part 78 can swing around a rotating shaft in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 71 is tilted downward to the rear, and the game balls are made to win backwards. When game balls win in the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per one win.

The first special symbol display means (symbol display means) 53 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and the first special symbol starting means 62 detects a game ball ( The symbol start condition is satisfied), after those eight LEDs 60 constituting the first special symbol emit light in the special fluctuation light emission pattern, acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 62 When the jackpot judgment random number value included in the first special random number information matches a predetermined jackpot judgment value, the fluctuation is stopped in the first jackpot mode, and in other cases, the fluctuation is stopped in the first losing mode. ing. When the stop symbol after the variation of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first jackpot mode, the first special profit state occurs.

The second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 54 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and the second special symbol starting means 63 detects a game ball ( After the eight LEDs 60 constituting the second special symbol emit light in the light emission pattern during special fluctuation, the second special symbol starting means 63 is acquired when the game ball is detected. When the big hit judgment random value included in the second special random number information matches the predetermined big hit judgment value, the variation is stopped in the second big hit mode, and in the other cases, the fluctuation is stopped in the second losing mode. ing. When the stop symbol after the variation of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second jackpot mode, the second special profit state occurs.

The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are provided with one or a plurality of first and second jackpot modes and one or a plurality of first, The second deviation mode can be displayed, and the special fluctuating light emission pattern switches, for example, a plurality of specific types (here, two types) of light emission modes at predetermined time intervals (eg, 128 ms). In this embodiment, three types of each of A1 to A3 and B1 to B3 are provided as the first and second jackpot modes (FIG. 7).

In addition, the first and second special symbols are started during the special holding period including during the symbol variation of the first special symbol display means 53, during the symbol variation of the second special symbol display means 54, and during the first and second special profit states. When the means 62 and 63 detect game balls, the first and second special random number information acquired thereby are retained and stored up to a predetermined upper limit retained number, for example, 4 each. Then, when the reserved memory on the side of the second special pattern is 1 or more at the time when the special reserved period ends, one reserved memory of the second special pattern is digested to change the second special pattern, and the first special pattern is changed. When only the reserved memory on the side of the special design is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the first special design is digested to change the first special design. As described above, in this embodiment, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not fluctuating, and when both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side have reserved memory, is to preferentially change the second special symbol.

The stored numbers of the first and second special random number information (the first and second special reserved numbers) are notified to the player by the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56, the liquid crystal display means 66 and the like. be. Here, the first and second special reserved number display means 55, 56 are each composed of two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and their light emission modes (for example, lighting / blinking / extinguishing) Depending on the combination, it is possible to display five kinds of first and second special reserved numbers from 0 to 4.

The big winning means 64 is an opening/closing type winning means provided with an opening/closing plate 79 capable of switching between an open state in which a game ball can win and a closed state in which a game ball cannot win. It is arranged on the downstream side of the special symbol starting means 63 and on the upstream side of the first special symbol starting means 62, and the game ball flowing down the right flowing path 74b is more likely than the game ball flowing down the left flowing path 74a. has a high probability of winning. This big winning means 64 is the first special symbol generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 stop in the first and second big winning modes (predetermined modes) after the variation. , In the second special profit state (profit state), the opening and closing plate 79 is opened forward according to one or more kinds of opening patterns, and the game balls falling on it are allowed to win inside. ing. When a game ball wins the big winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per winning. In the following explanation, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as "special profit state" (profit state).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, one of a plurality of special profit states is selected corresponding to the first and second jackpot modes A1 to A3 and B1 to B3. There are two types of opening patterns, 10R and 2R, for the big winning means 64 in the special profit state of this embodiment. An opening pattern is assigned to each. The 10R open pattern is configured to perform 10 rounds with a so-called payout ball, and the 2R open pattern is configured to perform 2 rounds without a payout ball.

Here, in the round with balls, after the big winning means 64 is opened, the number of winning prizes to the big winning means 64 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or when a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) elapses. It is set so as to close the big winning means 64, and if the player hits to the right aiming at the big winning means 64 on the side of the right flow path 74b, the maximum number of game balls are easily won and a lot of prize balls are won. can be obtained. On the other hand, in rounds without balls, the big winning means 64 is set to be opened for a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds). Winning balls is difficult, and players cannot expect to win prize balls. In addition, an open pattern having both rounds with paid balls and rounds without paid balls may be provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display means (specific symbol display means) 66 displays the effect symbol in parallel with the variable display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. In addition to being able to variably display (specific pattern) 80, various images such as first and second reserved images X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 indicating the first and second special reserved numbers, variable pending image Z, etc. can be displayed. It has become.

Here, the production pattern 80 has a plurality (three in this case) of pattern rows composed of a plurality of patterns such as number patterns, and each pattern constituting each of these pattern rows is as shown in FIG. 2, a pattern body portion 80a composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and others, and a decoration portion 80b such as a character attached to the pattern body portion 80a. The production pattern 80, for example, starts to fluctuate by vertical scrolling or the like for each pattern row in accordance with a predetermined fluctuation pattern approximately at the same time as the first and second special patterns start to fluctuate, and a stop pattern on a predetermined effective line is in a predetermined mode. For example, the first and second special symbols are finally stopped almost at the same time as the fluctuation stop. The display mode and display position of the effect pattern 80 are variable. For example, the decorative portion 80b may be omitted and only the pattern main portion 80a may be used, or the display may be enlarged, reduced, moved, etc. freely on the screen.

In addition, in the production pattern 80 of the present embodiment, for example, when all the stop patterns on the effective line are the same, it is a big hit production mode, and other than that, it is a loss production mode, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second. In the case of a two-jackpot mode, the performance pattern 80 becomes a big-hit performance mode (specific mode), and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second outlier modes, the performance pattern 80 becomes a losing performance mode. .

In addition, regarding the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the suspended image Z during fluctuation, the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 detect the game ball. 2 When the number of special reserved images increases, one additional first and second reserved images X1-, Y1- are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbol display means 53, 54 When the first and second special reserved numbers decrease based on the start of the new fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, for example, the suspended image Z during fluctuation is erased, and the first and second reserved images X1 to , Y1~ toward the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen) by one piece at a time, and move the first and second pending images X1 and Y1 pushed out to, for example, a predetermined position to create a new change. The image Z is changed to the middle reserved image Z.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 5, 81 is a main control board and 82 is a performance control board. In addition, in the block diagram of FIG. 5, boards other than the main control board 81 and the performance control board 82 are omitted.

The main control board 81 comprehensively controls the game operation, and includes normal random number generation processing means 91, normal starting port check processing means 92, normal random number storage means 93, normal symbol, and normal symbol. Processing means 94, normal symbol display control means 95, normal profit state generating means 96, special random number creation processing means 97, special start opening check processing means 98, special random number storage means 99, special symbol processing means 100, special symbol display control means 101, special profit state generation means 102, special game state generation means 103, control command transmission means 104, and the like.

The normal random number generation processing means 91 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed normal pattern is to be a win mode at predetermined time intervals. The normal starting port check processing means 92 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 61. Based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 61, the normal random number generation processing means 91 Ordinary random number information such as the generated hit judgment random number is acquired, and the ordinary random number information is stored in a first-in, first-out type ordinary random number storage means 93 up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4). It is

The normal symbol processing means 94 performs processing related to variable display of normal symbols. (the normal pending number is 1 or more), the hit determination random value is extracted from the top of the queue of the normal random number information stored in the normal random number storage means 93, and the hit determination random value is stored in advance. A hit/lose determination is performed according to whether or not it matches with a predetermined hit determination value, and based on the hit/lose determination result, the type of stop design after the variation of the normal design is selected and the normal design is selected. It is configured to select variable times.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the hit probability (for example, 1/1.3) during the special game state (during the time saving state and the variable probability state) to be described later is the hit probability during the other normal game state. (eg, 1/10), and the variation time during the special game state (eg, 2.7 seconds) is set to be shorter than the variation time during the normal game state (eg, 27 seconds). .

The normal symbol display control means 95 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 51 on the basis of the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 94, and the normal symbol display means 51 is in a variable display state and the normal random number storage means. On the condition that one or more normal random number information is stored in 93 (the number of normal reserved numbers is 1 or more), the normal pattern display means 51 starts to change the normal pattern, and the normal pattern processing means 94 selects it. Based on the lapse of the selected variation time, the stop symbol selected by the normal symbol processing means 94 is used to stop the variation of the normal symbol.

The ordinary profit state generating means 96 generates a second special symbol when the stop symbol after the variation of the normal symbol display means 51 becomes a winning mode based on the result of the winning determination by the normal symbol processing means 94. The opening/closing portion 78 of the starting means 63 is adapted to generate a normal profit state in which it changes to an open state according to, for example, one of a plurality of types of opening/closing patterns. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there is a normal opening/closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds x 1 time open) and an extended opening/closing pattern (for example, opening time longer than the normal opening/closing pattern). 2 seconds × 3 times) are set, the normal opening and closing pattern is selected during the normal game state, and the extended opening and closing pattern is selected during the special game state.

Special random number generation processing means 97, jackpot determination random number used to determine the jackpot / loss, pattern determination random number used to select the stop pattern after the variation of the special symbol, variation pattern random number used to select the variation pattern, other predetermined It is configured to perform special random number generation processing for repeatedly generating random numbers.

The special starting port check processing means 98 performs processing based on winning of game balls to the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, and any one of the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 , the first and second special random number information such as the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot pattern random number value created by the special random number creation processing means 97 are obtained, and the first and second special random number information are obtained. The special random number information is stored in the special random number storage means 99 up to a predetermined upper limit pending number (for example, 4).

Further, the special starting port check processing means 98 is provided with a look-ahead determination means 98a. This look-ahead determining means 98a is provided with the first and second special random number information acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, and the predetermined timing, for example, when acquiring the first and second special random number information, whether or not the big hit determination random number value contained in the first and second special random number information matches the first and second big hit determination value (whether it is a big hit or not), etc., is determined in advance. This look-ahead determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 82 or the like by a pending addition command transmitted based on winning of a game ball in one of the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, for example. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination may be based not only on whether or not the game is a big hit, but also on the type of variation pattern or the like.

The special symbol processing means (determining means) 100 performs processing related to the variable display of the first and second special symbols and the performance symbols, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state in which variable display is possible. When the second special reserved number is 1 or more, from the queue of the second special random number information, if only the first special reserved number is 1 or more, from the queue of the first special random number information, the top Take out the big hit judgment random number value, and judge whether the big hit judgment random number value matches the predetermined big hit judgment value or not, and according to the big hit judgment result, It determines the stop design mode of the second special design, the variation pattern of the performance design, and the like.

The stop symbol modes of the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes A1 based on the jackpot symbol random numbers included in the first and second special random number information, for example, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. ~ A3, B1 ~ B3 (Fig. 7), if the big hit determination result is a loss, for example, one or more first and second loss modes based on the newly acquired winning symbol random number value is selected from In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of a big hit, the types of first and second special profit states and special game states (hereinafter referred to as a big win) correspond to the selected first and second big win modes. type) is determined. That is, when the jackpot modes A1 and B1 are selected, the jackpot type is "10R probability variation", when the jackpot modes A2 and B2 are selected, the jackpot type is "10R time saving", and when the jackpot modes A3 and B3 are selected. The jackpot type in this case is "2R probability variation (probability)".

Here, the special game state is a game state advantageous to the player generated after the end of the special profit state, and in this embodiment, two types of a time saving state and a variable probability state are provided. During the time saving state, for example, the variation time of the first and second special symbols is switched to a shortened variation time shorter than the normal variation time, and the probability that the normal symbol will be in a winning mode is higher than the normal probability (eg, 1/10). probability (for example, 1/1.3), normal symbol fluctuation time from normal fluctuation time (for example, 27 seconds) to shortened fluctuation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), second special symbol starting means 63 in normal profit state The opening/closing pattern can be switched from a normal opening/closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds×1 time open) to an extended opening/closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds×3 times open) (FIG. 6). The time saving state ends when the next special profit state occurs or when the first and second special symbols fluctuate a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).

In addition, during the variable probability state, the probability that the first and second special symbols become the first and second jackpot modes is switched to a high probability (eg, 1/35) higher than the normal probability (eg, 1/350), and the time is shortened. Switching similar to the state is also performed together. The probability variable state ends when the next special profit state occurs, but other end conditions such as the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols may be added. Incidentally, the variable probability state that occurs after the end of the special profit state of 2R is a so-called sudden probability change (hereinafter referred to as sudden probability), and the performance pattern related to the start of the special profit state is, for example, an irregular specific performance mode.

Variation patterns of the production pattern 80 include a big win variation pattern selected when the judgment result of big hit/loss is a big hit and a loss variation pattern selected when the result is a loss. As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot variation patterns are provided in a plurality of types depending on, for example, the variation time, the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuation effect, the number of pseudo-continuations, whether or not the reach fluctuation, and the type in the case of the reach fluctuation. . Here, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the pseudo-symbol variation by the effect symbol 80 is executed multiple times while the first and second special symbols are changed once, and the effect symbol 80 stops at a predetermined pseudo-continuous symbol ( Or temporary stop) (an example of when a pseudo-continuous continuous effect is executed), a new pseudo-design variation is started, and the more times the pseudo-design variation (the number of pseudo-continuations) set to be high.

For example, the first variation pattern in FIG. 8 is a variation time of 156 s, the SPSP reach jackpot variation pattern of 3 pseudo-runs, and the 19th variation pattern is a variation time of 85 s, 2 pseudo-runs of the SP reach big hit variation pattern. , The 42nd variation pattern is a normal reach jackpot variation pattern with a variation time of 51.4 s and no pseudo run. The SP reach variation pattern is a variation pattern that develops into SP reach performance after normal reach performance, and the SPSP reach variation pattern is a variation pattern that develops into SP SP reach performance after SP reach performance.

In addition, all jackpot variation patterns correspond to at least one of the jackpot types (here, three types of 10R probability variation, 10R short time, and 2R probability variation (sudden probability)), and when selecting a jackpot variation pattern, for example, first Only the jackpot variation pattern corresponding to the jackpot type selected in 1 is to be selected. For example, when 2R probability variation (sudden probability) is selected as the jackpot type, for example, only the jackpot variation patterns marked with ○ in the column of 2R probability variation (sudden probability) in FIG. 8 are selected.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, there are a plurality of types of loss variation patterns, depending on the variation time, the presence or absence of pseudo-continuation effects, the number of pseudo-continuations, whether it is reach fluctuation, and the type in the case of reach fluctuation. there is For example, the first variation pattern in FIG. 9 has a variation time of 134.7 s, and the SPSP reach out variation pattern of 3 pseudo-runs, and the second variation pattern has a variation time of 84 s, and the SP reach out of 3 pseudo-runs. It is a variation pattern.

It should be noted that the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern to be selected may be changed according to the game state at the start of symbol variation. That is, for example, the jackpot variation pattern table and loss variation pattern table for the probability variation state and the jackpot variation pattern table and loss variation pattern table for the non-probability variation state (time saving state and normal game state) may be provided separately.

In addition, this pachinko machine is equipped with a setting change function, and when the power is turned on, the hall staff performs a predetermined setting change operation, and the probability of a big hit, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be in a big win mode ( The probability of winning in a random number lottery) can be changed in multiple stages (here, 6 stages of settings 1 to 6).

The special symbol display control means 101 controls the display of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. Based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 100, the first special symbol display means 53 or the second Along with starting the variation of the first and second special symbols by the two special symbol display means 54, based on the elapse of the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern, the first and second selected stop symbols are displayed. It is designed to stop the fluctuation of special symbols.

A special profit state generating means (profit state generating means) 102 is for generating a special profit state (profit state) advantageous to the player, and the result of the jackpot determination by the special symbol processing means 100 is a big hit, and the first. , when the stop symbol after the variation of the second special symbol becomes the first and second jackpot modes (predetermined mode), the big winning means 64 is set to a predetermined opening pattern, for example, two types of 10R and 2R shown in FIG. is configured to generate a special benefit state that opens according to any of the opening patterns.

A special game state generating means 103 is for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, and after the special profit state ends, either a time saving state or a variable probability state corresponding to the first and second jackpot modes. special game state (FIG. 7).

The control command transmitting means 104 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the performance control board 82 or the like to give a control command, and when the number of the first and second special reservations increases, the first and second special reservations are made. Based on the function of transmitting a pending addition command designating the addition of the number to the effect control board 82 side, and the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 100, at the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the first and second A production control board 82 with a reservation subtraction command designating the subtraction of the special reservation number, a variation pattern command designating the variation pattern of the performance design 80, and a special design command designating the stop design mode of the first and second special designs in this order. A function of transmitting a variation stop command to the side of the production control board 82 to instruct the variation stop at the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols, and a function of transmitting the variation stop command to the side of the production control board 82. It has a function of transmitting a customer waiting demo command when the fluctuation standby state of the first and second special symbols is reached due to the end of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

Effect control board (effect control means) 82 includes various effect means such as illumination means 110 such as LEDs, speakers 18 and 25, frame-side and board-side movable effect means 26, 27 and 67, and liquid crystal display means 66. , and includes processing means 111 when receiving a pending addition command, processing means 112 when receiving a variation pattern command, and control means 113 during game effect control.

The pending addition command reception processing means 111 performs processing when the first and second special pending numbers are increased, and includes a prefetch effect lottery means 111a and the like. Then, except for cases such as prohibition of prefetching, the prefetching effect lottery means 111a performs a lottery related to the prefetching effect, and according to the lottery result etc., the first and second reserved display images X1 to Y1~ are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66. It is designed to set a pending change effect scenario that is additionally displayed on the screen.

Here, the "read-ahead effect" is a show based on the result of the look-ahead determination by the look-ahead determination means 98a, and includes a "read-ahead continuous effect", a "look-ahead suspension change effect", and the like. "Foreseeing continuous effect", based on the result of the prefetching determination, for example, the same aspect of the effect is executed in a plurality of symbolic variations up to the symbolic variation (target variation) corresponding to the special random number information subject to the prefetching determination. It is. For example, in the case where two kinds of performance modes of "rain" and "thunder" are provided as the look-ahead continuous run out, if one of them is won by the look-ahead performance lottery means 111a, the special random number information corresponds to that. For example, an image of "rain" or "lightning" is used as a background image in a plurality of performance symbol variations up to the target variation.

Further, the "prefetch pending change effect" is to display the first and second pending display images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4 and the changing pending image Z in a predetermined display mode based on the result of the prefetch determination. A production scenario is selected according to the lottery result of this look-ahead pending change production. For example, there are three pending display modes of "elephant", "lion", and "giraffe" as the look-ahead pending change effect. For example, when the first and second pending display images are additionally displayed, or at a predetermined timing after that, the pending display images are displayed in a display mode such as the winning "elephant". If prefetching is prohibited or if you do not win the prefetching pending change effect, the pending display image will be a display mode other than the pending display mode such as "elephant", "lion", "giraffe" etc. related to the prefetching pending change effect, For example, it is displayed as "○".

Variation pattern command reception time processing means 112 performs processing when symbol variation is started by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. When receiving a pending subtraction command, a variation pattern command and a special symbol command from, for example, within a certain period of time, the symbol variation content determination means 112a makes a selection regarding the specific variation content and advance notice effect of the effect symbol 80, and their results Depending on the situation, etc., a variation pattern scenario, a notice effect scenario, a pending change effect scenario, etc. are set. Note that, in the pending change effect scenario in this case, for example, the changing pending image Z is erased, and the first and second pending display images X1 ~, Y1 ~ are directed to the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen). While shifting each by one, the first and second holding display images X1 and Y1 pushed out are moved to a predetermined position, for example, and changed to a new holding image Z during fluctuation.

Based on the variation pattern command received from the main control board 81, etc., the symbol variation content determination means 112a determines the specific performance content of the variation pattern. For example, when a plurality of normal reach effects, SP reach effects, etc. are provided such as normal reach effects A to D and SP reach effects A to C, one of them is selected by lottery etc., and the effect pattern 80 is displayed. Select the stop symbol mode.

Also, the symbol variation content determination means 112a performs a lottery as to whether or not one or a plurality of types of advance notice effects are to be executed, and if they are to be executed, further conducts a lottery for the details of the advance notice effects. Here, the notice effect is a effect that suggests the appearance of a predetermined event such as a big hit, and includes so-called "SU notice", "timer notice", "premium notice", "pseudo continuous effect", "button effect", etc. It corresponds to it. The "SU notice" is a plurality of stages (for example, SU1 to SU5) according to the degree of expectation of a big hit, by performing a predetermined effect step including the display of the effect pattern 80 on the liquid crystal display means 66 during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols. (5 stages)), and is generally set so that the higher the stage of the performance step, the higher the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "timer notice" is, for example, an effect in which a timer image is displayed at a predetermined timing on the liquid crystal display means 66 to measure time (for example, countdown). is set to Also, the "premium notice" is an effect that has a very low appearance rate, and when it appears, for example, a probability variable big hit is confirmed.

In addition, as already explained, the "pseudo-continuous effect" is an effect in which the pseudo-symbol variation by the effect symbol 80 is executed multiple times while the first and second special symbols fluctuate once, and the pseudo-continuous continuous effect is executed. When (here, when the output symbol 80 stops (or temporarily stops) at a predetermined pseudo consecutive symbol), a new pseudo symbol variation is started, and generally, the number of pseudo symbol variations (pseudo It is set so that the greater the number of consecutive times, the higher the degree of expectation for a big hit. In the case of this embodiment, when the variation pattern is selected on the main control board 81 side, the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous effect and the number of pseudo-continuous effects are also determined (FIGS. 8 and 9). In the case of complying with the decision regarding the pseudo-continuous effect on the side of 81, there is no need to draw lots for the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous effect and the number of times of the pseudo-continuous effect in the symbol variation content determining means 112a. Incidentally, on the effect control board 82 side, among the information regarding the variation pattern obtained from the variation pattern command, other information such as the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous effect and the number of pseudo-continuous effects can be changed as long as the variation time is observed. Therefore, even if the information related to the pseudo-continuous performance obtained from the variation pattern command is, for example, the number of pseudo-continuous performances of 3 times, it is possible to change it to, for example, 2 pseudo-continuous performances + another performance by lottery by the symbol variation content determining means 112a. is.

In addition, when it is decided to execute the pseudo-continuous performance, the pattern variation content determination means 112a determines the performance mode in each pseudo pattern variation by lottery or other method from a plurality of types prepared in advance. . In this case, at least one pseudo-design variation out of a plurality of pseudo-design variations may have a different presentation mode, or all the pseudo-design variations may have a common presentation mode. In this embodiment, one is selected from the five types of presentation modes shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 for each pseudo pattern variation. Details of each effect mode will be described later.

The "button effect" (operation effect) is a effect that requests the player to operate the effect button 36, and a predetermined post-operation effect is generated based on the operation of the effect button (operation means) 36 during the operation valid period. is executed to notify whether or not a predetermined event (for example, a special profit state) will occur or the possibility of it occurring. The button effects (operation means) include, for example, a one-hit operation effect (first operation effect, predetermined operation effect) that executes a post-operation effect when the effect button 36 is operated once; Continuous hitting operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) for executing a post-operation effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied based on being pressed (operated) to continue the operation state of the effect button 36. A long-pressing operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) or the like that executes an after-operation effect when the effect execution condition is established based on is conceivable.

In the case of the one-hit operation effect, a one-hit operation guidance image 121 as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 during the effective period of the operation. The one-hit operation guidance image 121 notifies the player that the one-hit operation effect is within the effective period of operation, that is, that the effect button 36 should be operated in one hit. , texts such as "PUSH!", "One hit!" indicating the type of operation mode requested to the player, and other operation mode notification images 121a. When the player presses the effect button 36 once during the valid operation period, the valid operation period ends at that point.

Further, in the case of the repeated hitting operation effect, a repeated hitting operation guidance image 122 as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 during the effective period of the operation. The repeated hitting operation guide image 122 notifies the player that the operation effective period of the repeated hitting operation effect is in effect, that is, that the effect button 36 should be repeatedly hit. , a text such as “Continue hitting!” indicating the type of operation mode required of the player, other operation mode notification images 122a, and an operation status notification image 122b for notifying the player of the operation status during the operation valid period. It is In the operation status notification image 122b, the meter rises (FIG. 11(a)) based on repeated hitting of the production button 36, and when the meter reaches a predetermined value such as 100, the production execution condition is established (FIG. 11A). 11(b)). When the effect execution condition is established, the operation effective period ends at that time.

In addition, in the present embodiment, regarding the meter increase control in the operation status notification image 122b of the continuous hitting operation effect, each time the lottery execution condition is established including the player operating the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (for example, once). It is configured to execute a meter increase lottery to decide whether or not to increase the meter by a predetermined value (for example, one scale (10/100)). In this case, the winning probability in the meter increase lottery may be set differently according to the reliability of the big win or the like, for example, by setting the winning probability to be higher in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss. In addition, the winning probability in a plurality of times of meter increase lottery performed by one repeated hitting operation effect may not be constant. Further, in the meter increase lottery, not only whether or not the meter is to be raised, but also the amount of increase in the meter may be selected from a plurality of types. Further, the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 s) may be added to the lottery execution condition. That is, the lottery execution condition may be established when the player operates the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (eg, once) and a predetermined period of time (eg, 0.5 s) elapses. This makes it possible to limit the upper limit number of times of the meter increase lottery in one repeated hitting operation presentation.

In the case of the long-press operation presentation, a long-press operation guidance image 123 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 during the operation valid period. The long-pressing operation guidance image 123 notifies the player that the long-pressing operation effect is in an operation effective period, that is, that the effect button 36 should be pressed long. An image 120, text such as "Long press!" indicating the type of operation mode required of the player, other operation mode notification images 123a, and an operation status notification image 123b for notifying the player of the operation status during the operation valid period. It consists of In the operation status notification image 123b, the meter rises when the effect button 36 is pressed for a long time (Fig. 12(a)), and the meter reaches a predetermined value such as 100 when the effect execution condition is satisfied (Fig. 12 ( b)). Note that the operation status notification image 123b may be common to the operation status notification image 122b in the case of repeated hit operation effects. When the effect execution condition is established, the operation effective period ends at that time.

Further, in this embodiment, regarding the meter increase control in the operation status notification image 123b of the long-pressing operation effect, the long-pressing state (operation state) of the effect button 36 by the player continues for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 s). Each time a lottery execution condition including a lottery execution condition is established, a meter increase lottery is executed to determine whether or not the meter is to be raised by a predetermined value (for example, 10/100). In this case, the winning probability in the meter increase lottery may be set differently according to the reliability of the big win or the like, for example, by setting the winning probability to be higher in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss. In addition, the winning probability in a plurality of times of meter increase lottery performed by one long-pressing operation effect may not be constant. Further, in the meter increase lottery, not only whether or not the meter is to be raised, but also the amount of increase in the meter may be selected from a plurality of types.

It should be noted that, in the case of repeated hit operation effects and long-press operation effects, it takes a certain amount of time from the start of the operation until the conditions for executing the effect are satisfied, so it is desirable to set a longer effective period of operation than in the case of the one-hit operation effect.

Further, the effect after operation in the button effect includes an effect after successful operation (effect after first operation) and an effect after unsuccessful operation (effect after second operation). Either the post-successful operation effect or the post-failure operation effect is executed, but the execution timing of the post-successful operation effect and the post-failure operation effect differs depending on the type of operation effect. That is, in the case of the one-hit operation effect, either the effect after the successful operation or the effect after the unsuccessful operation is executed when the effect button 36 is operated once. , if the effect execution condition is satisfied during the operation effective period, the effect after the successful operation is executed at that time, and if the operation effective period expires without the effect execution condition being satisfied, the effect after the unsuccessful operation is performed at that time. is executed. That is, in the case of the repeated hit operation effect and the long press operation effect, the post-failure operation effect is not executed before the effective period of operation expires.

At least one of the effect after a successful operation and the effect after a failed operation may be provided in two or more types. In the present embodiment, as an example of a post-successful operation performance, a normal post-hit operation performance in which a winning performance is executed from the beginning, and a post-recovery winning operation performance in which a resurrection winning performance is executed after a losing performance is executed. and Details of these will be described later.

Also, when it is decided to execute the button effect, the type of operation effect (single hit, repeated hits, long press, etc.) is determined by lottery or other methods by the symbol variation content determining means 112a. In addition, which of the success/failure operation post-effects is to be executed may be determined by a lottery, or may be made to correspond to, for example, a big hit/lost pattern variation result. Also, if there are a plurality of types of effects after successful/unsuccessful operations, one of them is determined by lottery or other method.

It should be noted that when the one-hit operation effect is selected, it can be executed without any problem regardless of which of the success/failure operation effect is selected. On the other hand, when one of the repeated hitting/long-pressing operation effects is selected, depending on the operation status of the player, the satisfaction/non-satisfaction of the effect execution condition and the type of the effect after the operation do not match, resulting in an unnatural effect. It is possible that Therefore, when one of the continuous hit/long press operation effects is selected and the effect after a failed operation is executed, regardless of the player's operation status, that is, no matter how fast the player hits repeatedly, how long It may be controlled so that the performance execution condition is not satisfied even if the button is pressed for a long time. In addition, when one of the successive hit/long-press operation effects is selected and the effect after successful operation is executed, if the effect execution condition is satisfied, any desired effect after successful operation is executed, and the effect execution condition is satisfied. If not, the after-success-recovery-operation effect may be executed in which the failure-after-success-operation effect is executed and then the resurrection-successful effect is executed.

Various production scenarios such as a fluctuation pattern scenario, an advance notice production scenario, and a pending change production scenario are provided in each row for each elapsed time (ms) from the start of execution of the scenario, for example, various production means, that is, the illumination means 101, The contents of each effect by speakers 18, 25, movable effect means 26, 27, 67, liquid crystal display means 66, etc. are set. This production scenario is executed by the in-game production control means 113 sequentially starting the production set for each row at the timing set for each row.

Next, the pseudo-continuous effect and the button effect will be described more specifically. Figure 13 is a schematic time chart of the pseudo consecutive 3 times SPSP reach variation pattern (specific variation pattern), when Figure 13 (a) is a jackpot production mode (specific per variation pattern), Figure 13 (b) is a lost production A case of a mode (specific deviation fluctuation pattern) is shown. These variation patterns are configured such that, after the pseudo-continuous performance of three pseudo-continuous performances is performed, the performance pattern 80 stops in a big win performance mode or a losing performance mode through each reach performance of normal, SP, and SPSP. ing.

Also, at the end of the SPSP ready-to-win performance (indicated by P2 in FIG. 13) in both variation patterns, a button performance (operation performance) relating to the big hit/lose pattern variation result is executed. In addition, the variation time of both variation patterns is longer in the big hit variation pattern shown in FIG. 13(a) than in the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. It is the difference in the presentation time after the button presentation executed in the final stage, and the configuration of both variation patterns until the start of the button presentation is common.

First, regarding the pseudo-continuous effect in the jackpot/losing variation patterns shown in FIGS. ) will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. In the following explanation, the left, right and middle symbol rows constituting the effect symbol 80 are simply referred to as "left symbol", "right symbol" and "middle symbol", respectively. In addition, in the drawings after FIG. 14, the effect pattern 80 is simplified and displayed only with the pattern body portion 80a such as numbers. .

Regarding the pseudo-continuous effect of this embodiment, five types of effect modes shown in FIGS. One of the five types is selected by lottery by the content determining means 112a. Of course, these five types of presentation modes are an example, and six or more types of presentation modes may be provided, or four types or less may be provided.

In the first effect mode shown in FIG. 14(a), from the state where the effect pattern 80 fluctuates at high speed, the left pattern first slows down and stops (A1, A2), resulting in a shaking state. Substantially simultaneously with the stoppage of the left pattern, the right pattern slows down and once stops in a reach state (A3, A4), then slides and stops in a non-reach state (A5, A6), resulting in a swinging state. After that, for example, a pseudo-continuous pattern (here, "@") appears at the position of the middle symbol that is being changed, and the pseudo-continuous pattern (A7) asking whether or not to stop the game is stopped (A8). The start of a new pseudo-symbol variation (continuation of pseudo-continuation) is determined by the stop of this pseudo-continuation pattern (pseudo-continuation continuation effect).

When the quasi-continuous pattern is stopped and the continuation of the quasi-continuous pattern is confirmed, before the start of the next (second) quasi-continuous pattern variation, an interval performance consisting of, for example, a connection performance (A9) and a quasi-number display (A10) is performed. Run. The connection effect is, for example, the content of notifying the continuation of the pseudo-continuation, and at the start of the connection performance, for example, the pseudo-continuation pattern is faded out from the screen. In the pseudo number display, an image such as "x2" indicating the number of times of the next pseudo pattern variation is displayed on the screen.

When the interval production ends, the second pseudo symbol variation is started (A11). At this time, it is desirable to display "x2" or the like indicating the number of pseudo-runs on the screen.

Also, in the second effect mode shown in FIG. 14(b), from the state where the effect pattern 80 fluctuates at high speed, first the left pattern slows down and stops (B1, B2), and becomes a shaking state. Approximately at the same time as the left symbol stops, the right symbol slows down and stops in a non-reach state (B3, B4), resulting in a swinging state. Furthermore, substantially simultaneously with the stopping of the right symbol, the middle symbol slows down and stops (B5, B6), and a swinging state occurs. After that, at a predetermined timing, a pseudo consecutive symbol (here, "@") falls from the upper side of the screen, and stops at the position of the middle symbol (B7, B8). The start of a new pseudo-symbol variation (continuation of pseudo-continuation) is determined by the stop of this pseudo-continuation pattern (pseudo-continuation continuation effect).

When the pseudo-run symbol stops and the continuation of the pseudo-run is confirmed, the same interval effect (connection effect and pseudo number display) as in the first effect mode shown in FIG. The second pseudo symbol variation is started (B11). At this time, both the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation substantially match the first effect mode shown in FIG. 14(a).

Further, in the third effect mode shown in FIG. 14(c), the left pattern slows down and stops (C1, C2) from the state where the effect pattern 80 fluctuates at high speed, resulting in a shaking state. Approximately at the same time as the left symbol stops, the right symbol slows down and stops in a reach state ("7.↓.7" in this case) (C3, C4), after which a shaking state occurs. After that, the left pattern and the right pattern are, for example, reduced and moved to the upper part, and a reach action is performed (C5). That is, the medium pattern fluctuates at a low speed so as to gradually approach the pattern ("7" in this case) that constitutes the big win effect mode. Then, at a predetermined timing before the middle symbol stops, a pseudo-ream swaying (C6) is performed to display an image, such as "Maybe it will fall", suggesting the appearance of a pseudo-ream symbol on the screen. After that, a pseudo consecutive symbol ("@" in this case) actually falls from the upper side of the screen and stops at the position of the middle symbol (C7, C8). The start of a new pseudo-symbol variation (continuation of pseudo-continuation) is determined by the stop of this pseudo-continuation pattern (pseudo-continuation continuation effect).

When the quasi-run pattern stops and the continuation of the quasi-run is confirmed, after the interval performance (connection performance and pseudo count display) similar to the first and second performance modes shown in FIGS. 14(a) and (b) is executed. (C9, C10), the second pseudo symbol variation is started (C11). At this time, both the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation substantially match the first and second effect modes shown in FIGS. 14(a) and (b).

Also, in the fourth effect mode shown in FIG. 15(d), the left pattern slows down and stops (D1, D2) from the state where the effect pattern 80 fluctuates at high speed, resulting in a shaking state. Approximately at the same time as the left symbol stops, the right symbol slows down and stops in a non-reach state (D3, D4), after which a shaking state occurs. After that, for example, as an example of a button effect, a one-hit operation effect is started (D5~). That is, first, after executing the button pushing effect (D5), the operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button 36 becomes effective is started (D6). The button stimulation effect (D5) is an effect that arouses the player's expectation by notifying the player that button operation will be possible soon, such as by displaying an image such as "Do you want to press the button?" on the screen. be. Also, during the effective operation period, a one-hit operation guide image 121 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66 to inform the player that the one-hit operation effect is in the effective period of the operation, that is, that the effect button 36 should be operated once. (D6).

When the performance button 36 is pressed during the valid period of operation, the valid period of operation ends at that time, the one-hit operation guidance image 121 is erased from the screen, and the pseudo-continuous symbol stop operation is performed, and the middle symbol is performed. A pseudo consecutive symbol (here, "@") stops at the position of (D7, D8). Then, at a predetermined timing after that, after executing interval effects (connection effects and pseudo number display) similar to the first to third effects shown in FIGS. 14(a) to (c) (D9, D10), The second pseudo symbol variation is started (D11). At this time, both the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation substantially match the first to third effect modes shown in FIGS. 14(a) to 14(c).

In addition, in the button effect in this case, the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol stop operation changes depending on at what timing during the operation valid period the effect button 36 is operated. After the end, before the start of the interval production (connection production and pseudo number display), by executing the loop standby production (standby production) of the length corresponding to the timing at which the production button 36 is operated, the pseudo consecutive symbol stop operation is adapted to adjust the change in the execution timing of As shown in FIG. 15(d), when the button operation is performed at approximately the same time (earliest) as the operation valid period starts, the loop standby effect time is the longest, and approximately at the same time as the operation valid period expires (latest). ), the time of the loop standby effect becomes the shortest (here, 0).

In addition, if the operation valid period expires without the player operating the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, a pseudo consecutive symbol similar to the case where the button operation is performed substantially at the same time as the operation valid period expires is displayed. A stop motion may be executed, or a dedicated pseudo consecutive symbol stop motion may be executed for the case where there is no player operation.

In addition, in the fifth effect mode shown in FIG. 15(e), the end timing of the effect (predetermined effect) (E1) during normal fluctuation is later than in the first to fourth effect modes. slow down at the same time and stop in a non-reach state (E2, E3), then a swing state occurs. After that, for example, a pseudo-continuous pattern ("@" in this case) appears at the position of the middle symbol that is being changed, and after a pseudo-continuous prompt (E4) as to whether or not to stop, the game is stopped (E5). The start of a new pseudo-symbol variation (continuation of pseudo-continuation) is determined by the stop of this pseudo-continuation pattern (pseudo-continuation continuation effect).

When the quasi-run symbol stops and the continuation of the quasi-run is confirmed, interval effects similar to the first to third representation modes shown in FIGS. 14(a) to (c) and the fourth representation mode shown in FIG. 15(d) After executing (connection effect and pseudo number display) (E6, E7), the second pseudo symbol variation is started (E8). At this time, the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation are the first to third effect modes shown in FIGS. It almost matches the production mode.

Next, a specific example of the button effect executed at the end of the big hit/lose variation pattern shown in FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b) (indicated by P2 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIGS. do. Regarding this button effect, one-hit operation effect (first operation effect, predetermined operation effect), repeated-hit operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect), long-press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) are prepared, and at the start of the symbol variation, one of the three types is selected by lottery by the symbol variation content determining means 112a. Here, only one of the repeated hits and the long press operation effects (the second operation effect and the specific operation effect) may be selected as a lottery target. In addition, in this button effect, the symbol variation result of big win/loss corresponds to the effect after successful/failure operation (results after the first and second operations). A post-hit operation production as an example of a post-production (production after the first operation) is executed, and if the result of the symbol variation is a loss, a production after the failure operation as an example of production after the failure operation (production after the second operation). is set to run. The degree of expectation for a big win may be changed according to the mode of button operation, for example, the degree of expectation for a big win is higher when the consecutive hitting operation effect is selected than when the one-hit operation effect is selected.

FIG. 16 is a schematic time chart of the button effect executed at the end (P2 in FIG. 13) of the jackpot variation pattern (specific per variation pattern) shown in FIG. (a2) or (a3) indicates the case of continuous hit or long press operation presentation, and FIG. 16(b)→(b1), (b2) or (b3) indicates the case of single blow operation presentation. . Also, FIG. 17 is a schematic time chart of the button effect executed at the end of the losing variation pattern shown in FIG. 13(b) (P2 in FIG. 13). 17(d)→(d1) or (d2) shows the case of the one-hit operation presentation. In addition, FIG.17(d3) reproduces FIG.16(b3) for a comparison.

First, the button effect in the big hit variation pattern shown in FIG. 16 will be described. When a repeated hit operation effect (or a long press operation effect) is selected as the button effect in this big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIG. After the pre-effective period effect consisting of "effect" and "button fade-in effect" is performed, an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 36 becomes effective is started.

Among the pre-validity period effects, the button stimulating effect (first pre-effective period effect) that is executed first is an effect that arouses the player's expectations by notifying that the button operation will soon be possible. For example, an image such as "Do you want to press the button?" is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 (A1). It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of button stimulus effects, and to vary the degree of expectation for big wins, the rate of occurrence of button operation modes, and the like for each type of button stimulus effect. For example, if the text color of the button push effect is set to either blue or red, blue text is more likely to be a repeated hit operation effect, and red text is more likely to be a one-hit operation effect. can be set to

In addition, the button fade-in effect (the second effect before the effective period) that is executed following the button fade-in effect is for informing the player of the start timing of the operation effective period in an easy-to-understand manner. Alternatively, the button image 120 forming the long-press operation guidance image 123) is faded in on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 (A2). It should be noted that not only the button image 120 but also the entire repeated-press operation guidance image 122 (or the long-press operation guidance image 123) may be faded in. Further, even when the fade-in effect is executed, the button image 120 may disappear after that and the button operation may not become effective (the operation effective period may not start).

When the fade-in of the button image 120 is completed (the button fade-in effect is completed), the valid operation period starts at that timing. can be measured, and the valid operation period can be used without waste. Note that when the operation effective period starts, in addition to the button image 120 already displayed, the operation mode notification image 122a (or the operation mode notification image 123a) and the operation status notification image 122b (or the operation status notification image 123b) are displayed. ) and the like are newly displayed, and the repeated hitting operation guidance image 122 (or the long pressing operation guidance image 123) is completed (A3).

In the example of FIG. 16(a), the operation effective period is set to 6 seconds in order to ensure sufficient time for the player to hit (or press and hold) the effect button 36 repeatedly to establish the effect execution conditions. there is When the player continuously hits (or presses and holds) the performance button 36 during this operation valid period and the performance execution condition is satisfied, the operation valid period ends at that time, and the post-operation performance corresponding to the big win. That is, the performance after the winning operation is executed (A4 to A7), and the performance pattern 80 is stopped and confirmed in the big win performance mode (A8).

The performance after winning operation can be selected from a plurality of types including the performance after normal winning operation shown in FIGS. 16(a1) and (a2) and the performance after recovery winning operation shown in FIG. 16(a3). . As shown in FIGS. 16(a1) and 16(a2), the production after the normal winning operation includes a "hit production" (success production) (A4, A5) in which the production pattern 80 is a big win production mode, and the winning production. Following this, there is provided a "blessing effect" (post-success effect) (A6) for congratulating establishment of the big win effect mode. In the winning effect shown in FIG. 16, for example, a movable body effect is performed in which the board movable body 67a moves from the origin position to the effect position and then returns to the origin position on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 (A4 , A5).

Since the performance after the normal winning operation is executed when the performance execution condition is satisfied, the execution timing changes depending on at what timing during the operation valid period the performance execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, after the end of the blessing effect (post-success effect), that is, immediately before the effect pattern 80 stops and settles in the big hit effect mode, the loop standby effect of the length corresponding to the timing when the effect execution condition is satisfied (Standby effect) By executing (A7), the amount of change in the execution timing of the effect after the normal winning operation is adjusted. In the loop standby effect, for example, the state immediately before that, that is, the state at the end of the blessing effect is continued (A7).

Here, in this embodiment, the effect execution condition is not satisfied during the first half period before a predetermined point in the operation valid period (here, the point after 3 seconds have elapsed), and the second half period after the predetermined point (when the operation valid period It is controlled so that it can be established only during a specific period until it expires. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16(a1), when the effect execution condition is satisfied at approximately the same time (earliest) as the second half of the operation effective period starts, the loop standby effect is the longest (here, the second half period (specific period ), and as shown in FIG. 16(a2), when the effect execution condition is established at substantially the same time (latest) as the operation valid period expires, the loop standby effect time is the shortest. (here, 0). In this way, by controlling the timing at which the effect execution condition is satisfied during the latter half of the operation valid period, the width of the effect time of the post-operation effect can be reduced, and the loop standby effect is made more than necessary. It is possible to eliminate the unnaturalness of the production due to the lengthening. In this embodiment, the specific period during which the effect execution condition can be established is the latter half of the operation effective period, but the start point (predetermined point) of the latter half period (specific period) is the middle point of the operation effective period (here, 3 seconds)).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16(a3), the resurrection per operation post-operation effect is a "failure effect" (failure effect) (A10) in which the effect pattern 80 is a failure effect mode, and the effect pattern 80 is removed from the effect mode. ``Resurrection winning performance'' (resurrection success performance) (A11) for changing to a big winning performance mode, and ``Blessing performance'' (A12) for congratulating establishment of the big winning performance mode following the revival winning performance. ing. As is clear from FIGS. 16(a2) and (a3), the total performance time of the losing performance and the revival winning performance in the performance after the resurrection winning operation is the same as the performance time of the winning performance in the performance after the normal winning operation (substantially the same). ). In addition, although the blessing effect of the post-resurrection-per-operation effect is common to the blessing effect of the normal-hit-after-operation effect, it is sufficient that the effect time is at least approximately the same, and the effect contents may be different.

In addition, since the resurrection-per-operation post-effect is performed by first executing the losing effect, the player is made to think that it is the effect after the losing operation. As in the case of the effect after the miss operation, which will be described later, it is necessary to execute the effect when the effective operation period expires without satisfying the effect execution condition as shown in FIG. 16(a3).

If the operation valid period expires without satisfying the effect execution condition because the player does not operate the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, the effect after the normal winning operation is restored at the expiration of the operation valid period. Any of the post-win operation effects may be executed, or a dedicated post-win operation effect may be executed for the case where the conditions for executing the effect are not satisfied.

Next, a description will be given of a case where a one-hit operation effect is selected as the button effect in the big hit variation pattern. Also in this case, similarly to the case where the repeated hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is selected, as shown in FIG. After the pre-effective period effect consisting of the in effect (B2) is performed, an operation effective period (B3) in which the operation of the effect button 36 becomes effective is started.

Here, in the case of the one-hit operation effect, since the effect at the time of operation is executed when the player operates the effect button 36 once, the operation effective period is made longer for the continuous-hit operation effect (or the long-pressing operation effect). It is not necessary, and on the contrary, if it is longer than necessary, there is a concern that the presentation will give the impression of being stretched out. Therefore, in this embodiment, the length of the valid operation period for the one-hit operation effect is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than 6 seconds for the continuous-hit operation effect (or the long-press operation effect).

By the way, regarding the operation effective period that differs in length depending on the type of operation effect, for example, if the start time is set to be the same, the latter half of the operation effective period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) is the one-hit operation effect. Since it will be after the expiration of the operation effective period in the case, the execution timing of the post-operation effect will be greatly different between the case of the one-hit operation effect and the case of the repeated hit operation effect, etc., and the range of the effect time of the post-operation effect will increase. , and the need to prepare a huge variety of post-operation effects. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or long press operation effect) shown in FIG. The start timing (T1) of the button fade-in effect) and the expiration timing (T3) of the subsequent operation effective period are set to be the same (substantially the same), and furthermore, the operation effective period is extended by making the length of the effect before the effective period different. The start time (the end time of the effect before the effective period) (T2) is made different. Further, among the effects before the effective period, the button pushing effect (the first effect before the valid period) executed first is the case of the repeated hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) shown in FIG. The effect time is set to be the same (substantially the same) as in the case of the one-hit operation effect shown in b), and the effect time of the button fade-in effect (the second effect before the effective period) that is executed following the button push effect is made different. .

The effect time of the button fade-in effect can be changed by, for example, changing the fade-in speed. However, not only the fade-in speed but also the operation of the button image 120 to be fade-in can be changed. is desirable. For example, in a button fade-in effect with a short effect time in the case of a repeated hit operation effect (or a long-press operation effect), the button image 120 is faded in (A2) while being fixed at a predetermined position, and the effect time in the case of a single-hit operation effect is In the long button fade-in effect, by making the effect content such that the button image 120 approaches while rotating from a distance (B1), the unnaturalness due to the difference in the effect time can be eliminated.

When the button fade-in effect in the case of the one-hit operation effect ends, the operation effective period starts at that timing. At this time, in addition to the button image 120 already displayed, an operation mode notification image 121a such as "PUSH!"

When the player presses the production button 36 during this operation effective period, the operation effective period ends at that time, and the post-operation production corresponding to the big hit, that is, the production after the winning operation is executed (A4 to A7). The pattern 80 is stopped in the big hit presentation mode and confirmed (A8).

The performance after winning operation can be selected from a plurality of types including the performance after normal winning operation shown in FIGS. 16(b1) and (b2) and the performance after recovery winning operation shown in FIG. 16(b3). . As for the effect after the normal winning operation, the hit effect (success effect) (A4, A5), the blessing effect (post-success effect) (A6), and the effect button It is composed of a loop standby effect (standby effect) (A7) having a length corresponding to the operation timing of 36.

Here, in the present embodiment, the operation effective period in the case of the one-hit operation effect is the second half period (specific period) in which the effect execution condition can be established among the operation effective periods in the case of the continuous-hit operation effect (or the long-press operation effect). , for example, there is no need to provide a special post-normal hit operation effect in the case of a single-hit operation effect. There is an advantage that post-production can be shared. In the example of FIG. 16, the start timing of the second half period (specific period) in the repeated hit operation effect (or long-press operation effect) and the start timing of the effective operation period in the case of the one-hit operation effect are matched (substantially matched). However, the start timing of the second half period (specific period) in the repeated hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) may be after or before the start timing of the operation effective period in the case of the one-hit operation effect.

On the other hand, as for the resurrection-per-operation post-operation effect, the one-hit operation effect (FIG. 16(b3)) is slightly different from the repeated-hit operation effect (or long-press operation effect) (FIG. 16(a3)). That is, the resurrection-per-operation post-recovery effect in the case of the repeated hitting operation effect (or the long-pressing operation effect) is executed when the operation valid period expires without satisfying the effect execution conditions, as shown in FIG. 16(a3). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16(b3), in the case of the one-hit operation effect, the effect after the resurrection per operation is performed by pressing the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, as in the case of the effect after the losing operation, which will be described later. It can be executed when operated. That is, the execution timing of the post-recovery-per-operation effect in the case of the one-hit operation effect changes depending on at what timing the effect button 36 is operated during the operation valid period.

Therefore, in the post-resurrection-per-operation effect of the present embodiment, by executing a loop standby effect (standby effect) (B4) of a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated, the resurrection-per-operation post-operation effect is executed. It is designed to adjust the amount of change in timing. Incidentally, the loop standby effect (B4) may be executed at any timing during the performance after the resurrection win operation, but it is desirable to execute it immediately after the losing effect, that is, immediately before the resurrection win effect. In this case, if the effect button 36 is operated at the same time as the operation effective period expires (latest), the time of the loop standby effect is set to 0, and the operation effective period starts almost at the same time (earliest). The time of the loop standby effect when the button 36 is operated matches the length (3 s) of the valid period of operation. In the loop standby effect, for example, the state immediately before that, that is, the state at the end of the losing effect is continued.

If the operation effective period expires without the player operating the effect button 36 during the operation effective period, either the normal win operation post-operation effect or the resurrection win operation post-operation effect is executed at the expiration of the operation effective period. Alternatively, an exclusive hit operation after operation effect may be executed for the case where the effect button 36 is not operated.

Next, the button effect in the winning variation pattern (specific losing variation pattern) shown in FIG. 17 will be described. First, when a repeated hit operation effect (or a long press operation effect) is selected as the button effect in this losing variation pattern, as shown in FIG. After the effect before the effective period consisting of the "button push effect" and the "button fade-in effect" is performed, the operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button 36 becomes effective is started. In addition, since the performance before the effective period and the operation effective period are common to the case of the already explained big hit variation pattern (FIG. 16(a)), the explanation is omitted here.

When the operation valid period expires without satisfying the effect execution condition during the operation valid period, the post-operation effect corresponding to the loss at that time, that is, the effect after the loss operation is executed (C1 to C3), and the effect symbol is produced. 80 is stopped in the performance mode and confirmed (C4). In addition, since the effect after the failing operation is the effect after the unsuccessful operation, it cannot be executed when the condition for executing the effect is satisfied during the effective period of the operation. Therefore, when the continuous hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is selected in the losing variation pattern, regardless of the player's operation status during the operation valid period, that is, no matter how fast the player hits repeatedly (or how much) It is desirable to control so that the effect execution condition is not satisfied even if the button is pressed for a long time. Specifically, in the continuous hitting operation effect of the present embodiment, each time the lottery execution condition including the player operating the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (for example, once) is established, the meter is set to a predetermined value. Minutes (for example, 1 scale (10/100)) meter increase lottery is executed to determine whether or not to increase. At least a part of the meter increase lottery, for example, the winning probability in the meter increase lottery after the meter reaches a predetermined threshold value (<100) may be set to 0% or a value close to it. The same applies to the case of the long press operation effect.

As shown in FIG. 17(c1), the effect after the losing operation is a "loss effect" (failure effect) (C1) in which the effect pattern 80 is used as a losing effect mode, and the background is returned from the ready-to-win background to the normal background. ``background return effect'' (C2) in which the effect pattern 80 is released, and a ``symbol shaking effect'' (C3) in which the effect pattern 80 is shaken in an effect mode.

Next, a case where a one-hit operation effect is selected as the button effect in the losing variation pattern will be described. In this case as well, the effect before the valid period and the operation valid period are the same as in the case of the jackpot variation pattern (FIG. 16(b)) already explained, so the explanation is omitted here.

When the player presses the effect button 36 during the effective period of operation, at that time, the effective period of operation ends and the post-operation effect corresponding to the loss, that is, the effect after the loss operation is executed (C1 to C3). , the performance pattern 80 is stopped in the performance mode and determined (C4).

Since the effect after the miss operation is executed when the effect button 36 is operated, the execution timing changes depending on at what timing the effect button 36 is operated during the effective period of operation. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to adjust the amount of change in the execution timing, a loop standby effect (standby effect) is executed for a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated. In this case, if the effect button 36 is operated at the same time as the operation effective period expires (latest), the time of the loop standby effect is set to 0, and the operation effective period starts almost at the same time (earliest). The time of the loop standby effect when the button 36 is operated matches the length (3 s) of the valid period of operation.

It is desirable that this loop standby effect be executed immediately after the losing effect, as in the case of the post-resurrection per operation effect shown in FIG. 17(d3). As a result, the loop waiting effect can be used as a time period for determining whether or not the game will be resurrected, and there is an advantage that interest is further improved.

For example, when the production button 36 is operated at the same time as the expiration of the operation valid period (latest), if the loop standby production time is set to 0 (Fig. 17 (d2)), substantially simultaneously with the start of the operation valid period (earliest) When the effect button 36 is operated (Fig. 17 (d1)), the time of the loop standby effect matches the length of the operation effective period (3s). In the loop standby effect, for example, the state immediately before that, that is, the state at the end of the losing effect is continued.

If the operation valid period expires without the player operating the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, the post-shift operation effect may be executed at the expiration of the operation valid period.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the effect button (operation means) 36 is operated during the operation valid period regarding the button effect (specific effect) that is performed during the pattern variation according to the specific variation pattern. The operation effects include a one-shot operation effect (first operation effect) for executing the post-operation effect when the effect button 36 is operated once, and an effect Repeated-hit operation performance (second operation performance) for executing performance after operation when a performance execution condition is satisfied based on continuous operation by a button 36, and operation by a performance button 36 is continuously performed a plurality of times. There is a long press operation effect (second operation effect) that executes a post-operation effect when the effect execution condition based on what is performed in the above is satisfied, and one of these multiple types of operation effects is selected. The start timing of the effect button 36 is made substantially the same between when the one-hit operation effect (first operation effect) is selected and when the repeated hit/long-press operation effect (second operation effect) is selected. The valid periods start at different times, and the operation valid periods expire at substantially the same time.

Also, at the start of the button effect, a button-flip effect (first effect before the effective period) is executed, and following this button-flip effect, a button fade-in effect (second effect before the effective period) is executed until the start of the operation effective period. When the one-shot operation effect (first operation effect) is selected and when the repeated hit/long-press operation effect (second operation effect) is selected, the button pushing effect (first effect before the effective period ) are made substantially the same, and the presentation time of the button fade-in presentation (the second presentation before the effective period) is made different.

In addition, the post-operation effect includes a post-win operation effect (first operation post-effect) and a losing operation post-effect (second operation post-effect). When the effect button 36 is operated once, either the effect after the winning operation or the effect after the losing operation is executed, and when the continuous hit/long press operation effect (second operation effect) is selected, When the performance execution condition is satisfied, the performance after the hit operation is performed, and when the operation valid period expires without the performance execution condition being satisfied, the performance after the miss operation is performed.

In addition, the operation effective period is set so that the timing of establishment of the effect execution condition during the operation effective period of the repeated hit/long press operation effect (specific operation effect) is during the latter half of the first half period and the latter half period of the operation effective period. It is configured to advance the production inside. In addition, when the continuous hit/long press operation effect (specific operation effect) is selected, the start time of the operation effective period is earlier than when the one-hit operation effect (predetermined operation effect) is selected, and the operation effective period expires. The timing is assumed to be approximately the same. Then, the start timing of the second half period is set to be substantially the same as the start timing of the effective operation period when the one-hit operation effect (predetermined operation effect) is selected.

Further, when the performance button 36 is operated, the performance after the winning operation is executed in the case of the winning variation pattern, and the performance after the losing operation is executed in the case of the losing variation pattern, and is included in the performance after the winning operation. In the post-resurrection operation performance, the resurrection winning performance and the blessing performance are executed after the losing performance, and in the performance after the losing operation, the background return (post-loss performance) is executed after the losing performance is executed, and the performance after the recovery winning operation is executed. In the case of losing performance and resurrection hit performance, in the case of performance after losing operation, between losing performance and background return (post-loss performance), a standby of a length corresponding to the operation timing of performance button 36. It is designed to perform a performance.

In addition, in the performance after the winning operation, the blessing performance is executed after the winning performance is executed, and the length of the winning performance and the total length of the losing performance and the resurrection winning performance are made substantially the same. Also, the length of the standby effect is set to 0 when the start timing of the effect after operation is the latest. Also, the length of the standby effect when the start timing of the post-operation effect is the earliest is made substantially the same as the length of the operation effective period. Furthermore, the start timing of the resurrection hit effect in the post-restoration win operation effect and the start timing of the background return (post-loss effect) in the post-loss operation effect are substantially the same.

In addition, regarding the pseudo-continuous production, after the pseudo-continuous continuous production, the interval production is executed before the start of the next pseudo-pattern fluctuation, and regardless of the type of the pseudo-continuous continuous production, the interval production start timing and the next pseudo-pattern fluctuation is made substantially the same as the start timing of .

In addition, it is constructed such that a pseudo-continuous continuous performance is executed based on the operation of a performance button (operating means) 36 during the operation effective period, and the start timing of the interval performance is regardless of the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous continuous performance. , and the start timing of the next pseudo pattern variation are made substantially the same. Also, between the pseudo-continuous continuation effect and the interval effect, a standby effect having a length corresponding to the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous continuation effect is executed.

Further, the pseudo-continuous continuation performance is differentiated according to whether or not the predetermined performance is executed before the pseudo-continuous continuation performance or the type of the prescribed performance, and regardless of the pseudo-continuous continuation performance, the start timing of the interval performance, The start timing of the next pseudo pattern variation is made substantially the same.

FIG. 18 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a part of the first embodiment is changed, and a continuous hit operation effect or a long press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) is selected as the button effect. The length of the specific period (the period during which the effect execution condition can be satisfied) in the operation effective period when the operation is performed, and the length of the operation effective period when the one-shot operation effect (first operation effect, predetermined operation effect) is selected Examples of different cases are shown.

In the example of FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b), of the operation effective period (6 s) in the case of repeated hit operation effects (or long-press operation effects), 4 seconds from the time when 2 seconds elapse to the expiration of the operation effective period is set for a specific period ( Second half period). In addition, the operation effective period in the case of the one-hit operation presentation is set to 3 seconds.

Then, in the example of FIG. 18(a), as in the first embodiment, the expiration timing of the valid operation period is made to substantially match between the continuous hit operation effect (or the long-press operation effect) and the one-hit operation effect. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 18(b), the start timing of the operation effective period in the case of the one-hit operation effect is set to a specific period (second half period).

In this way, if the length of the specific period in the operation valid period when the repeated hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is selected as the button effect is different from the length of the operation valid period when the one-hit operation effect is selected, The expiration timing of the valid operation period may be the same for the continuous hit operation presentation (or the long-press operation presentation) and for the one-hit operation presentation, or the start timing of the operation valid period for the single-hit operation presentation may be set to the repeated hit operation presentation. It may be made to coincide with the start timing of the specific period in the operation effective period in the case of the effect (or the long-pressing operation effect). In addition, neither of them, after the start of a specific period in the operation effective period in the case of the repeated hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect), the operation valid period in the case of the one-hit operation effect is started, and the repeated hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) The valid operation period for the one-hit operation presentation may end before the end of the specific period in the valid operation period for the one-hit operation presentation.

In addition, in FIG. 18, the specific period in the operation effective period in the case of the repeated hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is illustrated as being longer than the operation valid period in the case of the one-hit operation effect, but the repeated hit operation effect or the long press operation effect The same applies to the case where the specified period in the operation valid period in the case of is shorter than the operation valid period in the case of the one-hit operation effect. That is, the expiration timing of the valid operation period may be the same for the continuous hit operation presentation (or the long-press operation presentation) and for the one-hit operation presentation, or the start timing of the operation valid period for the single-hit operation presentation may be set to The start timing of the specific period in the operation valid period in the case of repeated hit operation presentation (or long press operation presentation) may be matched. In addition, neither of them, after the start of the operation valid period in the case of the one-hit operation presentation, a specific period in the operation valid period in the case of the repeated hit operation presentation (or the long-press operation presentation) is started, and the operation valid in the case of the one-hit operation presentation The specific period in the operation effective period in the case of the repeated hitting operation effect (or the long-pressing operation effect) may be ended before the end of the period.

FIG. 19 exemplifies a third embodiment of the present invention, in which a continuous hit operation effect or a long press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) is selected as the button effect, and a one-hit operation effect (first operation effect) is selected. , predetermined operation effect) is selected, and when the start timing of the operation effective period is changed, an example of changing the effect before the valid period is shown.

In FIG. 19(a), the start timing of the effect before the valid period is the same for the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) and the case of the one-hit operation effect, and the button push effect that constitutes the effect before the effective period. Of the button fade-in performances, the button fade-in performance is made common and the performance time of the button swaying performance is made different. In addition, if the start timing of the pre-effective period effect is the same for the continuous hit operation effect (or long-press operation effect) and the one-hit operation effect, the button push effect and the button that constitute the pre-effective period effect The effect time of both the fade-in effect and the effect time may be different between the repeated hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) and the one-hit operation effect.

Also, in FIG. 19(b), both the button push effect and the button fade-in effect, which constitute the pre-effective period effect, are common to both the repeated hit operation effect (or long-press operation effect) and the one-hit operation effect, The start timing of the effect before the effective period is made different.

It should be noted that the configuration of the present embodiment, as shown in the first and second embodiments, is the case of repeated hit operation effects or long-press operation effects (second operation effect, specific operation effect) and one-hit operation effects (first operation effect). If the start timing of the valid operation period is different between the case of the effect and the predetermined operation effect), it can be applied to all cases.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in the button effect, the length of the operation effective period may be different between the continuous-pressing effect and the long-pressing effect. In this case as well, it is desirable that the expiration timings of the operation valid periods be the same for both operation effects. Further, when the length of the specific period is different between the two operation effects, the start timing of the specific period may be matched, and the expiration timing of the operation effective period may be made different.

In the case of the button effects shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, among the effects after each operation, for example, the hit effect, the blessing effect, the losing effect, the resurrection hit effect, etc. are common. Well, the contents of the production may be changed.

In the embodiment, an example is shown in which the effect before the valid period in the button effect is composed of the button stimulus effect and the button fade-in effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, for example, the button image 120 may be used to execute the button fading effect and the button fade-in effect may be omitted. Further, instead of the button fade-in effect, a button appearance effect in which the button image 120 appears by a method other than fade-in may be executed.

In the embodiment, in the post-operation effect in the button effect, when executing a loop standby effect (standby effect) of a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated during the operation valid period, the operation timing of the effect button 36 16 (a2), (b2), and (d2) in FIG. 16), but even if the operation timing of the effect button 36 is the latest The effect time of the loop standby effect may be longer than 0. In this case, the length of the loop standby effect when the post-operation effect start timing is the earliest is longer than the length of the operation effective period (the length of the specific period in the case of repeated hits or long-pressing operation effect).

In the embodiment, as an example of the operation effect, an example of adopting a button effect requesting the player to press the effect button 36 has been shown, but the player's operation object in the operation effect is limited to the push button type. Any type such as a lever type, a rotating ball type, a touch type, etc. may be used.

In the embodiment, the player operates the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (for example, once) for the effect regarding whether or not the effect execution condition is established during the operation effective period of the continuous hit operation effect (second operation effect). An example in which a meter rise lottery is executed to determine whether or not to raise the meter of the operation status notification image 122b by a predetermined value (for example, one scale (10/100)) each time a lottery execution condition including However, it is not limited to this. For example, a meter rise pattern in which the rate of rise of the meter with respect to the number of repeated hits of the effect button 36 is set is determined by lottery at a predetermined time such as the start of pattern fluctuation. good too. In this case, the meter rise pattern may be set so that the rate of rise of the meter is constant, or may be set so as to change according to the progress of repeated hits. Also, at this time, in the case where a repeated hit operation effect is selected with a deviation variation pattern as shown in FIG. 17C, a meter rise pattern (for example, meter The rate of increase after reaching a predetermined threshold value (<100) is set to 0) may be forcibly selected. The same applies to the case of the long-pressing operation performance. For example, a meter rise pattern in which the rate of increase of the meter with respect to the long-pressing time of the performance button 36 is set may be determined by lottery at a predetermined time such as the start of pattern fluctuation. good.

In the pseudo-continuous effect shown in the embodiment, in a plurality of types of effect modes shown in FIGS. , The start timing of the second pseudo pattern variation is made the same, and thereby the effect time of the interval effect is made common, but the content of the interval effect, that is, the effect content of at least one of the connection effect and the pseudo number display , at least one type of each effect mode may be different from the other effect modes.

14 and 15, between one of a plurality of types of presentation modes and other presentation modes, the start timing of the interval presentation after the pseudo-continuous presentation and the start timing of the next pseudo pattern variation. Either one may be different. In this case, the performance time of one of the plurality of performances (for example, connecting performance) that constitutes the interval performance may be made different, and the performance time of the other performances (for example, pseudo number display) may be the same.

FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate the mode of production from the end of the first pseudo symbol variation to the start of the second pseudo symbol variation. It can be similarly applied to the mode of presentation up to the start.

FIG. 15(d) shows an example in which a one-hit operation effect is executed as a button effect, but a repeated-hit operation effect and a long-pressing operation effect may be executed. In the case of repeated hit/long press operation effects, the length of the loop standby effect may be determined according to the timing when the effect execution conditions are satisfied.

In FIG. 15(e), even if the type of effect (predetermined effect) during pattern fluctuation is different from other effect modes (FIG. 15(d), etc.), even if the pseudo-continuous continuous effect is different, the start timing of the interval effect and the next effect are different. An example is shown in which the start timing of the pseudo pattern fluctuation is substantially the same, but even if the pseudo consecutive continuous production is different depending on whether or not the predetermined production is executed during the pattern fluctuation, the start timing of the interval production and the next At least one of the start timing of the pseudo symbol variation and the start timing may be substantially the same.

When a pseudo-continuous variation pattern different from the variation pattern shown in FIG. 13 is specified by the variation pattern command from the main control board 81, for example, the pseudo-continuous pattern stops during N reach and develops into a pseudo-continuous pattern. The interval effect may be executed at a timing different from the variation pattern of . In this way, the execution timing of the interval effect may be varied for each pseudo-continuous variation pattern.

In the embodiment, the pseudo-continuation pattern "@" stops on the screen as an example of the pseudo-continuation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect to be performed may be a pseudo-continuous continuous effect. As this pseudo-continuous mode, other than reach symbols, such as "1 1 2", "4 4 5", etc., and "1 2 3", "5 6 7" etc. It is conceivable that they are arranged in order.

Further, the present invention can be similarly implemented in various pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mammoth game machine, as well as game machines other than pinball game machines such as slot machines.

36 effect button 53 first special symbol display means (symbol display means)
54 Second special symbol display means (symbol display means)
100 special symbol processing means (determining means)
102 Special Profit State Generating Means (Profit State Generating Means)

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Determination means for determining whether or not to generate a profit state based on random number information acquired when the symbol start condition is satisfied;
a symbol display means for performing one symbol variation for one determination by the determination means;
profit state generation means for generating the profit state when the stopped symbol after the variation by the symbol display means becomes a predetermined state based on the determination result by the determination means ;
a production pattern display means for performing a pattern fluctuation by the production pattern on the image display means in response to the pattern fluctuation by the pattern display means ,
During one pattern variation by the symbol display means, the pseudo symbol variation by the effect symbol display means can be executed a plurality of times,
When the pseudo symbol variation is executed a plurality of times, the pseudo symbol variation is newly started when a pseudo consecutive continuation performance is performed in which the performance symbols are stopped in a predetermined pseudo continuous mode in the pseudo symbol variation. ,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
With respect to the predetermined pseudo symbol variation, a first effect mode in which the pseudo continuous continuous effect is executed based on the operation of the operating means during the operation valid period, and the pseudo continuous effect is performed without the operation of the operating means. configured to select one of a plurality of types of performance modes including a second performance mode for executing continuous continuous performance ,
In the first effect mode, the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous continuation effect changes according to the operation timing of the operating means, but regardless of the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous continuation effect, the next pseudo pattern variation starts. keep the timings roughly the same
The start timing of the next pseudo pattern variation is made substantially the same between the first performance mode and the second performance mode.
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