JP2017086291A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of achieving a display corresponding to the preference of a player.SOLUTION: A game machine can display or stop displaying one image (e.g., a two-dimensional code image Q1 or a character introduction image E1) among a plurality of kinds of images in an image display device 5, on the basis of a player's motion (operation) detected by a push sensor or a button sensor. In this way, a display corresponding to the preference of the player can be achieved. Accordingly, amusement property of games can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine capable of simultaneously displaying a plurality of types of images on a display screen during a big hit game.

JP 2010-5323 A

  In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of images can be displayed, but cannot be changed to a display corresponding to the player's preference.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying in accordance with a player's preference.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, a pachinko gaming machine)
Display means for displaying an image (for example, the image display device 5);
Detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, button sensor 35C, etc.) for detecting a player's operation (for example, operation of push button 31B, cross button 31C, etc.);
Based on the action of the player detected by the detection means, any one of a plurality of types of images (for example, two-dimensional code image Q1, character introduction image E1, volume display image VL, etc.) is displayed on the display means. Control means for displaying or hiding (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of S161),
At least the first image (for example, the character introduction image E1) and the second image (for example, the two-dimensional code image Q1) of the plurality of types of images have the same period (for example, during big hit, during variable display, Display on the display means during the demonstration display, etc.
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, display corresponding to the player's preference can be achieved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The plurality of types of images (for example, two-dimensional code image Q1, character introduction image E1, volume display image VL, etc.) are a plurality of types of operations (for example, operation of the upper button U of the cross button 31C, The operation of the push button 31B, the operation of the left and right buttons L, R of the cross button 31C, etc.) may be respectively corresponded.
According to this configuration, it is possible to easily display or hide an image.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The first image is changed to a different image at a predetermined timing (for example, the character introduction image E1 changes to a character introduction image E2 when the character introduction image enters a predetermined round, or changes every round). Also good.
According to this configuration, the first image changes to a different image at a predetermined timing, so that the image display can be prevented from being bored, and the fun of the game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The first image (e.g., character introduction image E1) and the second image (e.g., two-dimensional code image Q1) are displayed on the display means in such a manner that they can be visually recognized when both are displayed. You may make it display (for example, FIG. 15 (B4) etc.).
According to this configuration, each image can be recognized.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows examples, such as various control boards of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the main effect control commands transmitted and set by special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the priority of each display, and the state of each display flag. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation related display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a two-dimensional code display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a character introduction display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hit process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen when the various display according to the operation classification is made. It is a figure which shows each production | presentation screen example of the display and non-display of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows each production | presentation screen example of the display of a character introduction, and non-display. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of both a two-dimensional code and a character introduction display.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area from a ball striking device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (special game) of special symbols (special graphics) that are a plurality of types of special identification information is performed. A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These consist of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The variable display of special symbols means that a plurality of types of special symbols are changed (displayed in a variable manner) by update display or the like (the same applies to other variable displays). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (displayed) as a display result (variable display result). The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". The special figure game of the first special figure is also called “first special figure game”, and the special figure game of the second special figure is also called “second special figure game”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game, a variety of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numerals) which are different types of decorative identification information from the special symbols are variable. Display is performed. As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are synchronized with the first special game or the second special game. , Variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is performed. On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a hold display image corresponding to the special game whose execution is put on hold is displayed. The number of reserved special figure games is also referred to as the number of special figure reserved memories.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is configured to include a plurality of LEDs, and the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) and the number of lighted LEDs. The second special figure hold memory number (the second special figure game hold memory number) is displayed.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the first special figure game can be started).

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for a normal electric accessory. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening is formed. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning prize is obtained. The game ball is closed so that the game ball does not enter the mouth. On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening by moving the movable blade piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the second special game can be started).

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) that is used for the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as an area. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, and thereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when game balls enter the grand prize winning opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (left side of the game area in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols (ordinary symbols and normal symbols) which are a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display of the normal symbol is also called a normal game (ordinary game). The usual game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2 is turned on, and thereby the passage of the game ball is detected. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, a windmill and a number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are provided in the periphery of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls (a hitting ball supply tray) and a lower plate that holds (stores) extra balls from the upper plate (surplus). A ball storage dish) is provided. The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B and a cross button 31C. A push sensor 35B that detects a player's operation (for example, pressing) on the push button 31B and outputs an operation detection signal to the effect control board 12 is provided in the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. Yes. A button sensor 35 </ b> C that detects a player's operation on the cross button 31 </ b> C and outputs an operation detection signal to the effect control board 12 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the cross button 31 </ b> C.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board 37, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a ball payout device 97 for paying out game balls to an upper plate or the like based on a prize ball number command from the payout control board 37. The ball payout device 97 includes a payout number count switch that counts awarded balls and lending balls, etc., as a part of the unit.

  For detecting that the lower plate is full of game balls on the side wall of the surplus ball passage communicating between the upper plate and the lower plate at the lower back of the game board 2 (the lower plate is full) A full tank detection switch 24 is installed. Specifically, when a large number of game balls based on award balls or ball lending requests are paid out and the upper plate is full, and when the game balls reach the contact port, the game balls are discharged as extra ball paths. It is led to the lower plate through. When the game ball is further paid out, for example, a predetermined sensing lever presses the full tank detection switch 24, and the full tank detection switch 24 is turned on. In a state where the full tank detection switch 24 is turned on, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device 97 is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device 97 is stopped, and the driving of the hitting ball launching device is also stopped.

  Below the lower plate is provided with a ball removal operation lever that is slid to discharge excess balls stored in the lower plate. When a player or the like slides the ball removal operation lever, the surplus balls in the lower plate are discharged, and the full tank is released. When the lower pan is full, the sensing lever no longer presses the full detection switch 24, and the full detection switch 24 is turned off.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 for controlling the progress of a game (execution of a special game, a normal game, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Including the function of The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, the CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to realize the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game). At this time, various data (data such as variation patterns and various determination tables) stored in the ROM 101 are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program. The I / O 105 includes an input port to which various signals are input and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The switch circuit 110 includes detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23, full tank detection switch 24). (Detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and turned on) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit. The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various operations based on the received effect control command. The function of executing the effects (including variable display of decorative symbols). On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, RAM 122, display control unit 123, random number circuit 124, and I / O 125 are mounted. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the program stored in the ROM 121, thereby realizing the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of the effect). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 121 (data used for the effect control pattern and data such as various decision tables) are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

  The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (rendering random numbers) used for controlling the rendering operation in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting sound (sound designated by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12. The lamp control board 14 has a function of turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 (turning on / off according to the drive content indicated by the electrical decoration signal) based on the electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12.

  The payout control board 37 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives a control command and a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout motor. The payout control microcomputer is mounted. Various control commands and notification signals are transmitted between the main board 11 and the payout control board 37 by, for example, bidirectional serial communication.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I / O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

(Progress of games, progress of production, etc.)
When the player rotates the hitting operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, the usual game is started. When the usual game cannot be started, such as during the following opening control in which another usual game is already being executed, the execution of the usual game is suspended up to four or the like. The held ordinary game is started when it becomes possible to start.

  The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the usual game include a symbol per symbol (for example, a common symbol such as “7”) and a common symbol lose pattern (such as a common symbol such as “−”). When the symbol per symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display result is “per symbol”. The general-purpose losing symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display result is “general-purpose losing”. In the case of “per normal”, an opening control (the second start winning opening is opened) is performed in which the movable blade piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted for a predetermined period. When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first special game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second special game is started. When a special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already running, or when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state described later, the upper limit is four, etc. As a result, the execution of the special figure game is suspended. The reserved special game is executed when the start condition is satisfied.

  The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the special figure game include a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). When the jackpot symbol is stopped (displayed), the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The lost symbol is stopped (derived) when the variable display result is “lost”. When the variable display result of the first or second special figure game is “big hit” (specific display result), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is “losing”, it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state. The open state is either the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, whichever comes first Continue until timing. This open state is called a round game (round). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15 times”) is reached (except for the round game, the big prize opening is closed).

  In the “big hit”, the big hit types “non-probability change” and “probability change” are set. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol “3” is stopped and displayed. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the big hit symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed. “Big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is also called “probable big hit”, and “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is also called “non-probable big hit”. The jackpot gaming state based on the “probability jackpot” is also referred to as “probability jackpot gaming state”. The jackpot gaming state based on “non-probable big hit” is also referred to as “non-probable big hit gaming state”.

  After the probable big hit game state is finished, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probable state in which the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next jackpot gaming state is started. The probability variation state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  After the probable big hit game state or the non-probable big hit game state ends, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, one of the end conditions is established first when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (in the embodiment, 100 times) or when the next big hit game state is started. Continue until. The short-time state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening compared to the non-time short state such as the normal state. For example, the control to make the change time of the normal symbol in the normal game (the variable variable display period of the normal figure, also called the normal change time) shorter than in the normal state, and the variable display result in each normal game It is only necessary to change the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by, for example, a control that improves the probability of the “normal hit” than in the normal state. Such control is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time reduction control” or “high base control”). By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The normal state is a gaming state other than the advantageous state for the player such as the big hit gaming state, the short-time state, the probability variation state, etc., and the variable display result in the ordinary game is “per normal figure”. And the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be a “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return process is executed after the power is turned on. It is a state controlled in the same manner as when not.

  The time-short state is also referred to as “high base”, the gaming state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base” and “non-time-short state”, and the probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”. A gaming state that is not in a probable change state is also referred to as “low probability” or “non-probability change”. The gaming state when the probability change state and the short time state are also referred to as a “high probability high base”. The gaming state when it is in a probable change state but not in a short time state is also referred to as a “high probability low base”. A gaming state that is not in a probable change state but in a short time state is also referred to as a “low probability high base”. The normal state is also called “low probability low base”.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols can be changed in response to the start of the first or second special symbol game. Display (this is also a kind of effect) is started. When the variable display result (also called the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first and second special game, the fixed decorative symbol (of the three decorative symbols) that becomes the variable graphic display result (variable display result) is displayed. Combination) is stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation” that is not yet stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination described later. "Design" is also a display mode in which fluctuation continues.

  In the embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display. Normal reach, super reach A (development from normal reach), and super reach B (development from normal reach) are prepared as reach productions. In the embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach (normal reach not developed into super reach). The big hit expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and is also the ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “big hit”.

  When the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display result of variable display of the decorative pattern. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7” for probability variation big hit, non-probable big hit, on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. "6" etc.) are all displayed at the same time. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, which will be described later, “non-probability change” includes non-probability big hit in which a promotion effect (failure) is executed during a big hit and non-probability big hit in which the promotion effect itself is not executed. There are two types of “probability change”: probability change big hit in which the promotion effect (success) is executed during the big hit and probability change big hit in which the promotion effect itself is not executed. The promotion effect is a probability change promotion effect, which is executed in a predetermined round (for example, 7 rounds) during the big hit, and is an effect that displays whether the promotion to the probability change big hit has succeeded or failed. When the jackpot type is “non-probable change (promotion promotion failure)”, the same decorative symbols “6” are stopped and displayed, and the probabilistic promotion effect (failure) is executed in seven rounds during the big hit. When the jackpot type is “probability change (successful promotion effect)”, the same decorative pattern “6” is stopped and displayed, and the probable change promotion effect (success) is executed in seven rounds during the big hit. Note that the probable promotion effect may be executed for rounds other than 7 rounds or a plurality of rounds, fanfare effect, ending effect, or the like. Further, the promotion effect may be a round promotion effect that notifies the continuation of the round.

  When the variable display result is “losing”, the fixed display pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, instead of the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. In addition, after the decorative symbol variable display mode is changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination (reach lose combination) that is not a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a display result of the variable symbol display.

  The main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like. In each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be performed.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), that is, at an interrupt request signal supply interval. It is executed every certain time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process process, a command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is used in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing.

  In the switch process, it is determined whether or not the full-tank detection switch 24 is turned on by determining whether or not the detection signal is input from the full-tank detection switch 24 via the switch circuit 110 (whether or not the lower plate is full). )). When the full tank detection switch 24 is turned on, in the command control process, the full dish of the lower pan is generated from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 37. Tan notification command is transmitted. When the effect control board 12 receives the dish full tank notification command, the effect control board 12 executes the dish full tank notification process in the notification control process of FIG. The payout control board 37 stops the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device 97 when receiving the dish full tank notification command.

  In the switch process, when the full tank detection switch 24 is turned off, in the command control process, the full filling of the lower plate has been eliminated from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 37. Is transmitted. When the production control board 12 receives the dish full tank release notification command, the performance control board 12 ends the execution of the dish full tank notification process in the notification control process of FIG. When the payout control board 37 receives the dish full tank cancel notification command, the payout control board 37 releases the stop of the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device 97.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. The special symbol process is a process for realizing the holding or execution of a special figure game, a big hit game state, or the like based on the determination result in the switch process. The normal symbol process is based on the judgment result in the switch process, and holds and executes the ordinary game, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second starting prize opening) is released at the time of each ordinary figure. It is a process to do. The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command transmitted and set in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Direction control command set for transmission in special symbol process)
Next, an effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the command control process will be described. FIG. 3A shows examples of main effect control commands. The following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command 81XX (H), display result designation command 8CXX (H), symbol confirmation designation command 8F00 (H), hit start designation command A000 (H), hit end designation command A300 (H), first start winning designation A command B100 (H), a second start winning designation command B200 (H), and a big prize opening prize designation command B300 (H) are prepared in advance. “XX” is EXT data. A numerical value corresponding to the variable display result is set in “XX” of the display result designation command 8CXX (H) (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “non-probable change big hit”, “non-probable changing” "02" for "big hit (promotion promotion failure)", "03" for "probable big hit", "04" for "probable big hit (successful promotion effect)").

(Special symbol process)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. Each flag, each counter, and each timer described below are provided in the RAM 102. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a start winning determination process (S101). For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the first start port switch 22A is on (whether it has been determined to be on by the switch process or the other switches). If it is ON, it is determined whether the first special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it has not reached the upper limit number, it is determined that the first start winning has occurred and the random number circuit 104 or random number values for game random number update processing, random number value MR1 for determining special figure display result (variable display result of special game), random value MR2 for determining jackpot type, variation pattern determination Random number MR3 is extracted, and the extracted numerical value is held in the first special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 102 as first reservation data. It is determined whether the second start port switch 22B is on. If it is ON, it is determined whether the second special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4). If the upper limit number is not reached, it is determined that the second start winning has occurred, Similarly, random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted, and the extracted numerical values are held in the second special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 102 as second reservation data. The first hold data and the second hold data are held in the order of winning a prize. The number of the first special figure reserved memory and the number of the second special figure reserved memory may be specified by the number of the first reserved data and the second reserved data, and the counter for counting each stored number (the same applies hereinafter). In the start winning determination process, when there is a first start win, transmission setting of a first start win designation command and an addition designation command for the first special figure reserved memory number is performed, and when there is a second start win The transmission setting of the second start winning designation command and the second special figure reservation storage number addition designation command is performed.

  After executing S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag. The following time reduction flag is a flag that is turned on in the time reduction state, and the probability variation flag is a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. For example, when the second special figure holding storage number is not “0”, the CPU 103 performs a process for executing the second special figure game, updates the value of the special figure process flag to “1”, and performs this process. finish. When the second special figure holding memory number is “0” and the first special figure holding memory number is not “0”, a process for executing the first special figure game is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “1”. The process is terminated. When both are “0”, this processing is terminated.

  In the process for executing the second special figure game, the oldest second reserved data among the second reserved data (random numbers MR1 to MR3) held in the second special figure reservation storage unit is stored as the second special figure hold. Read from the storage unit to a predetermined buffer of the RAM 102. The read second hold data is deleted from the second special figure hold storage unit. The second special chart to be executed this time based on the random number MR1 and the jackpot determination table (stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table hereinafter) of the second reserved data read to the predetermined buffer. The game variable display result ("big hit" or "losing") is determined. The determination ratio of “big hit” is higher in the probability variation state (when the probability variation flag is on) than in the non-probability variation state (when the probability variation flag is off). When it is determined as “big hit”, the big hit type (“probable change” or “non-probable change”) is determined based on the random value MR2 and the big hit type determination table. In the embodiment, any one of “non-probability change”, “non-probability change (promotion effect failure)”, “probability change”, and “probability change (promotion effect success)” is determined. The determination result and the information to execute the second special figure game are held in the RAM 102 and are referred to as appropriate (the same applies to other determinations).

  Also in the process for executing the first special figure game, the same process as that for executing the second special figure game is performed, the first reserved data is read out to a predetermined buffer, and the first special figure game is variable. The display result is determined (including determination of jackpot type).

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. For example, the CPU 103 determines (selects) the variation pattern and sets the execution start of the first special figure game or the second special figure game. The variation pattern designates a variable display execution time (special drawing variation time) and a decorative pattern variable display pattern.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 as the variation patterns at the time of loss. As the big hit hour fluctuation pattern, there are B3-2 to PB3-4. PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time reduction (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 designate execution of normal reach (no development to super reach), PA3-3 and PB3-3 designate execution of super reach A (develop from normal reach), and PA3 -4 and PB3-4 designate execution of super reach B (development from normal reach).

  When the variable display result of this time is “big hit”, the CPU 103 sets PB 3-2 to PB 3-2-2 based on the random number MR 3 of the first and second reserved data read into the predetermined buffer and the big pattern change pattern determination table. One of PB3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. When the variable display result is “losing” and in a non-short-time state (when the time-short flag is off), PA 1-1, PA 3 are based on the random number MR 3 and the variation pattern determination table for the first loss. Any one of −2 to PA3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. When the variable display result is “losing” and in the time-short state (when the time-shorting flag is on), based on the random number MR3 and the variation pattern determination table for the second loss, PA2-1, PA3- Any one of 2 to PA3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. The determination ratio of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1> PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 when lost. The big hit is higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach.

  After the change pattern is determined, for example, the drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the execution of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is started. Display result designation command, subtraction designation command for first or second special figure reserved memory number, variation pattern designation command for designating the above determination result or the current gaming state (which can be specified by the state of the probability variation flag or the short time flag) Is set, the special process flag value is set to “2”, and the process is terminated.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. For example, the CPU 103 has elapsed time since the start of the special figure game (measured by a timer or the like. The same applies to other elapsed times) has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern. (The timing for deriving the variable display result) is determined, and if not reached, the drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is sent to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol. The process is terminated after the process of supplying the display device 4B and changing the special symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time is reached, a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the symbol of the current variable display result (in the case of “losing”, “ -"," 7 "for" probable big hit "," 3 "for" non-probable big hit ", etc., stop display (derived display), set symbol designating command transmission setting, and special figure process flag The value of is updated to “3”. By executing S112 repeatedly every time a timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the special game is realized.

  The special symbol stop process of S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. For example, when the current variable display result is “big hit”, the CPU 103 resets the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag to OFF. After that, transmission setting of the hit start designation command is performed, the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, and this processing is terminated. In the case of “shortage” in the time-short state, it is determined whether a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the time-short state has been executed (for example, it can be counted by a counter or the like), and a predetermined number of variable displays are executed. If there is, the time reduction flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “0”, and the process is terminated. Even in the case of “losing” and not being in a short time state, when the predetermined number of variable displays has not been executed, the process is terminated by setting the value of the special figure process flag to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. For example, it is determined whether the elapsed time since the transmission setting of the hit start designation command has reached a preset fanfare waiting time (waiting time from the start of fanfare in the big hit gaming state to the end), If not, the jackpot release pre-processing is terminated. When the fanfare waiting time is reached, the special prize process flag is updated to “5” by performing a process (opening of a solenoid drive signal) for opening the big prize opening in order to start a round game. By repeating S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing of S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening) reaches a predetermined value (for example, “9”) (it may be counted by a counter or the like), or after the round game is started ( When the elapsed time of the grand prize opening has reached the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) of the round game and it is time to end the round game, the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state. A process of ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) is performed. At this time, when the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted with a counter or the like), a setting to send a hit end designation command is performed, and the special process flag is set. The value is updated to “7”, and this process ends. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and this process is terminated. If the current time is not the timing for ending the round game, the processing is terminated as it is (the processing for maintaining the big prize opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening to the closed state, and finally the big prize opening is closed.

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the big prize opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (round game interval period). In this case, the closed state is maintained, and the present process ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, in order to start the round game, a process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and this process is terminated.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the big winning opening is opened in S114.

  The jackpot end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. For example, the elapsed time from the end of the last round game (after closing the big prize opening) to a predetermined ending waiting time (waiting time from the start to the end of the ending in the big hit gaming state) If it has not been reached, this process is terminated. When the ending waiting time is reached, the ending ends, so when the big hit type is “probable change”, turn on the hourly flag and the probability change flag. Leave the flag off. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and this process ends.

(Operation of production control board 12)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the flag is cleared (S53), and the following process is executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis processing, which command (see FIG. 3) is the presentation control command stored in the buffer area, settings and control corresponding to the analysis result are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed. Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers (S56).

  Next, when an abnormality or an error has occurred, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification control process for executing notification of abnormality, etc. (S57), and then proceeds to S52. In the notification control process, for example, if a dish full tank is generated, various abnormality and error notification processes such as performing a dish full tank notification process can be performed. In the dish full tank notification process, when a dish full tank is generated, a notification display with an image for notifying the occurrence of the dish full tank (for example, a notification image of “dish full! While being displayed on the display device 5, notification sound (for example, sound according to the notification display, sound effect, etc.) is output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. Note that only one of the notification display and the notification sound may be performed.

(Command analysis processing)
In the command analysis process, the reception command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and which effect control the received command is. Whether the command is specified or not is processed according to the specified effect control command.

  FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis process and the processing content performed in the command analysis process corresponding to the effect control command. Each flag and each storage area in the drawing are provided in the RAM 122. “Set” for a flag means that the flag is turned on. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing. When an addition designation command for the special figure hold memory number or a subtraction designation command for the special figure hold memory number is received, the number of the hold display images in the display area 5H may be increased or decreased accordingly.

(Production control process)
The effect control CPU 120 performs start setting for starting the execution of various effects in the effect control process (effect start setting), effect operation control for executing the effect set to be started, and the like. Each flag, each timer, each counter, and the like described below are provided in the RAM 122.

  The production start setting includes, for example, setting the production control pattern as a usage pattern in the RAM 122 and setting an initial value corresponding to the production control pattern set in the process timer. The timer value of the process timer is subtracted at a predetermined timing (at the start of the effect control process processing, at the time of effect operation control described later, etc.) every time a timer interrupt occurs after setting the initial value. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects (including variable display of decorative symbols) and is associated with a process timer determination value to be compared with a timer value of a process timer and the determination value. It is composed of process data including the produced production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting control data, etc.) and an end code. Data constituting the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

  The effect operation control is a control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. Specifically, among the presentation control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, a display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 to display an image. An image is displayed on the device 5, a sound effect signal according to the sound control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13 and sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or an illumination signal according to the lighting control data is controlled by the lamp. Transmission to the board 14 is performed to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9, and control to execute an effect is performed. Execution of various effects is realized by repeatedly performing the effect operation control every time the timer interruption occurs.

  The RAM 122 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. In the effect control data holding area, for example, the priority of each display and the state of each display flag shown in FIG. 8 are stored. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the priority of each display and the state of each display flag when the number of acquired balls is achieved during the promotion effect display. As an example of each display, as shown in FIG. 8, error display (including dish full notification display), volume display, acquired ball related display, acquired ball number display, promotion effect display, cross button display, push button display , 2D code display, character introduction display, etc.

  The volume display indicates the volume output level from the speakers 8L and 8R. The acquired ball related display is displayed every time a predetermined number (for example, 1000) of game balls acquired by the player is achieved, such as an image of “feeling good!”. The acquired number-of-balls display indicates the number of game balls acquired by the same player as the number of points, for example, an image of “1000P”. The number of points is obtained on the side of the effect control board 12 by “the number of received large winning opening winning designation commands” × “the number of 14 winning balls” × “the number of rounds”. For example, a pachinko machine 1 or hall computer can grasp the game history, etc. by acquiring a password by accessing a dedicated homepage in the server with a mobile phone or the like and inputting the password into the pachinko machine 1 The game by the player can be specified. Further, a game by the same player may be specified by inserting a chargeable member's card capable of specifying the player into the inter-machine and playing the pachinko gaming machine 1. The promotion effect display is a display of a probability change promotion effect. As shown in FIG. 15A, the cross button display is an image BA of the cross button 31C. The push button display is an image BP of the push button 31B. The two-dimensional code display is a two-dimensional code image (hereinafter abbreviated as a code image as appropriate) Q1. The character introduction display is a character introduction image E1 describing a character (hereinafter abbreviated as a character as appropriate) image KA.

  The display priority of each display is as shown in FIG. Both the two-dimensional code display and the character introduction display have the same display priority. When the state of the display flag is “on”, it is being displayed, and when it is “off”, it is not displayed. Those with higher display priority are displayed preferentially. In other words, the smaller the display priority number, the higher the display hierarchy, and the lower display is hidden.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes an operation related display process (S161), and executes any of S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag. The operation-related display process is a process for executing a display related to the player's operation (for example, two-dimensional code display, character introduction display, volume display, etc. shown in FIG. 15).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation related display process. The operation-related display process includes a two-dimensional code display process, a character introduction display process, and a volume display process. The two-dimensional code display process and the character introduction display process are processes for displaying a two-dimensional code image and a character introduction image on the image display device 5 during the big hit when there is an operation during the big hit. The sound volume display process is not limited to a big hit, and is a process for displaying a sound volume display image on the image display device 5 when there is an operation at any time. In addition, the volume display may not be always displayed, but the volume display may be limited to a predetermined period (for example, during the demonstration display, when not variable display, during variable display, during big hit, etc.).

  In the embodiment, when a big hit is made, an image BA of the cross button 31C and an image BP of the push button 31B are displayed as shown in FIG. If the upper button U of the cross button 31C is operated during the big hit, the code image Q1 is displayed (see FIG. 15 (B1)), and is hidden when operated again. If the push button 31B is operated during the big hit, the character introduction image E1 is displayed (see FIG. 15 (B3)), and if it is operated again, it is not displayed. When the left button L or the right button R of the cross button 31C is operated, the volume display image VL is displayed (see FIG. 15B2). Every time the right button R is operated, the volume display image VL increased by one scale. Each time the left button L is operated, a volume display image VL that is reduced by one scale is displayed (see FIG. 15 (C2)). When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the last operation of the left button L or the right button R, the volume display image VL is not displayed. When both the upper button U and the push button 31B are operated, both the code image Q1 and the character introduction image E1 are displayed without overlapping (see FIG. 15 (B4)). Note that a part of both images may be displayed overlapping each other. Further, if the left and right buttons L and R are operated while the code image Q1 and the character introduction image E1 are displayed, a volume display image VL is also displayed. Note that at least one of the image BA of the cross button 31C and the image BP of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 15A or the like may not be displayed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the two-dimensional code display process. In the two-dimensional code display process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit is being made (S851). For example, if the value of the production process flag is “4”, it is determined that the game is a big hit, and otherwise, it is determined that the game is not a big hit. If it is a big hit (S851; Yes), it will be determined whether it is a promotion production (S852). For example, it is determined whether the promotion effect flag is on or off. When the promotion effect is not being performed (S852; No), it is determined whether or not the upper button U is operated (S854). When the upper button U is operated (S854; Yes), it is determined whether or not the two-dimensional code image is being displayed (S855). While the two-dimensional code image is being displayed (S855; Yes), the upper button U is operated, so the two-dimensional code image is not displayed (S856). On the other hand, since the up button U is operated to hide the two-dimensional code image (S855; No), the two-dimensional code image is displayed (S857).

  When the big hit is not made (S851; No) or when the promotion effect is being made (S852; Yes), the two-dimensional code image is not displayed (S853). In S853, if the two-dimensional code image is displayed, the two-dimensional code image is hidden. If the two-dimensional code image is not displayed, the non-display is maintained as it is. Note that in S853, the two-dimensional code image is not hidden, but is different from the mode displayed when the jackpot is outside the promotion effect period (for example, modes such as translucent display, reduced display, and simple display). A two-dimensional code image may be displayed. After S853, when there is no operation of the upper button U (S854; No), this process ends after S856 or after S857. In this embodiment, S162 is provided in S161. However, S162 may be executed in S174. In this case, S851 can be deleted.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the character introduction display process. In the character introduction display process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit is being made (S861). When the big hit is being made (S861; Yes), it is determined whether or not the promotion effect is being made (S862). When the promotion effect is not being performed (S862; No), it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated (S864). When the push button 31B is operated (S864; Yes), it is determined whether or not the character introduction image is being displayed (S865). Since the push button 31B is present while the character introduction image is being displayed (S865; Yes), the character introduction image is hidden (S866). On the other hand, when the character introduction image is not displayed (S865; No), since the operation of the push button 31B is performed, the character introduction image is displayed (S867).

  When it is not a big hit (S861; No) or when it is being promoted (S862; Yes), the character introduction image is hidden (S863). In S863, if the character introduction image is displayed, the character introduction image is hidden. If the character introduction image is not displayed, the character introduction image is not displayed. In S863, the character introduction image is not hidden, but in a mode different from the mode displayed during the big hit and outside the promotion effect period (for example, translucent display, reduced display, simple display, etc.). A character introduction image may be displayed. After S863, there is no operation of the push button 31B (S864; No), after S866, or after S867, this processing ends. In this embodiment, S163 is provided in S161. However, S163 may be executed in S174. In this case, S861 can be deleted.

  Next, the processing of S170 to S175 will be described. The variable display start waiting process in S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. The determination may be made based on whether or not the command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area, for example. If the command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and this process ends. If the command has not been received, this process ends.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol (combination of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed) according to the current variable display result (specified by the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area; the same applies hereinafter). To decide. Decorative design in the form specified by the variation pattern, such as by setting an effect control pattern according to the current variation pattern (specified by the variation pattern specification command stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area; the same applies hereinafter) The production start setting is performed to execute variable display and reach production. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, and then this process ends. At this time, the first effect operation control may be executed for the effect that is set to start.

  The variable display in-process of S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. This process is a process for realizing a variable display of a decorative design, a reach effect, and the like, and determines whether it is the end timing of the variable display of a decorative design. The end timing may be defined by the effect control pattern. When it is not the end timing, the rendering operation control is performed based on the set rendering control pattern, and this process is terminated. By performing the effect operation control every time a timer interruption occurs, execution of decorative display variable display, reach effect, and the like is realized. When it is determined that the end timing is reached, it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received. If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the command has been received. If the command is not received, this process is terminated. When the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the display control unit 123 transmits a display control command, and performs control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol. Thereafter, the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and this process is terminated.

  The special figure waiting process in S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current elapsed time since the last stop symbol is derived and displayed (measured with a predetermined timer) has reached a preset hit start designation command reception waiting time. However, when the hit start designation command is received when the hit is not reached (when the hit start designation command reception flag is ON), the big hit effect (from the start of the fanfare executed in the big hit gaming state to before the ending) Start setting (such as setting an effect control pattern). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and this process is terminated. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and no hit start designation command has been received, this processing is terminated. If the current elapsed time has reached the waiting time, the variable display result of the special figure game is determined to be “lost”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, and this process is terminated. Since the current elapsed time has not reached the waiting time and the waiting start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, the present process is terminated.

  The hitting process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing an effect during the big hit. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hit process. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current time is the big hit end timing (S901). The end timing may be defined by the production control pattern. If it is not the end timing (S901; No), the big hit effect operation control (S902) is performed. In the big hit effect operation control (S902), when the code image Q1 is displayed based on the operation of the upper button U, it is switched to another code image Q2 at the start of the next round (see FIG. 16 (C1)). ). In the big hit effect operation control (S902), when the character introduction image E1 is displayed based on the operation of the push button 31B, it is switched to another character introduction image E2 at the start of the next round (FIG. 17 (C1 )reference). Then, after S902, button operation display processing (S903) is executed. In the button operation display process, as shown in FIG. 15A, an image BA of the cross button 31C (including an upper button image BU, a left button image BL, and a right button image BR) and an image BP of the push button 31B are displayed. Is displayed. These images are accompanied by a guidance display.

  After S903, the acquired number-of-balls display process (S904) is executed, and it is determined whether or not it is a promotion effect execution timing (S905). When it is the promotion effect execution timing (S905; Yes), the promotion effect control is executed (S906), and this process is terminated. During the promotion effect, the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image are hidden (not displayed by S853 in FIG. 11 and S863 in FIG. 12), and the image BP of the push button 31B is also hidden (not displayed by S906). At the same time, an image of only the cross button 31C having no guidance display is displayed in an area such as the left corner of the display screen (displayed in the left corner in S906). On the other hand, when it is not the promotion effect execution timing (S905; No), this process ends. If it is the end timing (S901; Yes), that is, if the winning end designation command is received (when the winning end designation command reception flag is ON), all the round games are ended. Then, the big hit end control is executed (S907), the ending effect start setting (effect control pattern setting, etc.) is performed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” (S908), and this process ends. If the winning end designation command has not been received, since all the round games have not ended, this processing is ended as it is. By executing S174 (especially the above-described production operation control) repeatedly every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the big hit production is realized.

  The ending process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”, and is a process for executing the ending at the end of the big hit gaming state.

(Example of two-dimensional code display effect screen)
When the big hit is achieved, as shown in FIG. 16A, an image BA of the cross button 31C, an image BP of the push button 31B, and a guidance display thereof are displayed. Thereby, it can be seen that the two-dimensional code image is displayed by operating the upper button U, and the character introduction is displayed by operating the push button 31B. Note that during the jackpot presentation shown in FIG. 16A and the like, the jackpot video / audio may be played. When the upper button U is operated, a code image Q1 shown in FIG. 16B is displayed. Then, when the next round is entered without the operation of the up button U, as shown in FIG. 16 (C1), it is automatically switched to another code image Q2. By the way, if the up button U is not operated even if the big hit is made, the two-dimensional code image is not displayed as shown in FIG. 16 (B2), and even if it moves to the next round, it is shown in FIG. 16 (C2). As shown, the two-dimensional code image remains undisplayed. When the up button is operated in the non-display state of the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 16 (B2), a two-dimensional code image is displayed. When the upper button U is operated in the two-dimensional code display state shown in FIG. 16 (B1), the two-dimensional code image is not displayed.

(Example screen of character introduction display)
As shown in FIG. 17A, when a big hit occurs and the push button 31B is operated, a character introduction image E1 shown in FIG. 17B1 is displayed. Then, when the next round is entered without the operation of the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. 17 (C1), it is automatically switched to another character introduction image E2. By the way, if the push button 31B is not operated even if it is a big hit, the character introduction image is not displayed as shown in FIG. 17 (B2), and even if it moves to the next round, it is shown in FIG. 17 (C2). As such, the character introduction image remains undisplayed. When the push button 31B is operated in the character introduction non-display state shown in FIG. 17 (B2), the character introduction image is displayed. When the push button 31B is operated in the character introduction display state shown in FIG. 17 (B1), the character introduction image is hidden.

(Example of production screen displaying both 2D code and character introduction)
As shown in FIG. 18A, when a big hit occurs and both the upper button U and the push button 31B are operated, both the code image Q1 and the character introduction image E1 as shown in FIG. 18B. Is displayed. Then, when the next round is entered without the operation of the upper button U and the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. 18C, it is automatically switched between another code image Q2 and another character introduction image E2. It is done.

(Promotion screen example)
When the jackpot type is “non-probable change (promotion effect failure)” or “probability change (promotion effect success)”, the promotion effect is executed when it becomes a predetermined round (for example, seven rounds) during the big hit. The promotion effect includes, for example, a battle effect in which two characters battle, and when the player-side character of the two characters wins, the probability change promotion succeeds, and when the player-side character loses, the probability change promotion fails. In the case of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the promotion effect is not executed. Here, it is assumed that the promotion effect is executed when the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image are displayed.

  Immediately before the start of the promotion effect (for example, the start of the battle effect), the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image are hidden (not displayed by S853 in FIG. 11 and S863 in FIG. 12), and the image BP of the push button 31B is also hidden. In addition to display (not displayed in S906), an image of only the cross button 31C without guidance display is displayed in an area such as the left corner of the display screen (displayed in the left corner in S906 of FIG. 14). Even in the promotion effect, when the left button L or the right button R is operated, the sound volume is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (B2).

  If the jackpot type is “probability change (successful promotion effect)”, the promotion success is displayed, and if the jackpot type is “non-probable change (promotion effect failure)”, the promotion failure is displayed and the promotion effect ends. To do. When the eighth round is entered, both the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image are automatically displayed as the eighth round image.

  When the promotion effect starts, the image BP of the push button 31B is not displayed (not displayed in S906), but may be displayed. The previous display state may be maintained without moving the image BP of the push button 31B to the left corner. Further, at least one of the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image may be displayed. Further, the code image Q1, the character introduction image E1, the image BP of the push button 31B, and the image BA of the cross button 31C may be displayed translucently.

(Example of production screen when the dish is full)
For example, if the bottom plate is full when the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image are not displayed during a big hit, a notification display with a notification image of “dish full! Are displayed on the image display device 5 and a notification sound (for example, a sound corresponding to the notification display, a sound effect, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (notification control processing in S57 of FIG. 7). Then, when a player or the like slides the ball removal operation lever, the game balls stored in the lower plate are discharged, the full filling of the lower plate is eliminated, and the notification image is erased. By the way, when the bottom plate is full when the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image are displayed during the big hit, a notification display with a notification image of “dish full! In addition to being displayed over the character introduction image on the image display device 5, notification sound (for example, sound corresponding to the notification display, sound effect, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (by S57 in FIG. 7). Notification control processing). At this time, the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image may be hidden. Then, when a player or the like slides the ball removal operation lever, the game balls stored in the lower plate are discharged, the full filling of the lower plate is eliminated, and the notification image is erased.

  In the above embodiment, based on the player's operation (operation) detected by the push sensor 35B and the button sensor 35C, any one of a plurality of types of images (for example, the code image Q1 and the character introduction image E1). Can be displayed or hidden on the image display device 5. For example, when an image unnecessary for the player is displayed, the image can be hidden. If the desired image is not displayed, the image can be displayed. Thereby, the display corresponding to a player's liking can be performed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  A plurality of types of images (for example, a code image Q1, a character introduction image E1, a volume display image VL, etc.) include a plurality of types of operations (for example, operation of the upper button U, operation of the push button 31B). , Left and right buttons L, R, etc.). That is, by performing the player's action corresponding to the target image, such an image can be displayed or hidden. Thereby, display and non-display of an image can be performed easily.

  Also, since the first image changes to a different image at a predetermined timing (in the embodiment, the character introduction image changes for each round, etc.), it is possible to prevent the user from getting bored with the image display. Can be improved.

  Further, the first image (for example, the character introduction image E1) and the second image (for example, the code image Q1) are displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in such a manner that each can be visually recognized. Is displayed (see FIGS. 15B4 and 18B). For this reason, when both are displayed, the character introduction image E1 and the code image Q1 can be recognized.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications are possible (the above configuration may be deleted). Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

  In the embodiment, the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image are independent of each other. However, as in Modification 1, the two-dimensional code image and an image having a relationship with this code (for example, (Description image). This explanatory image is an image that displays information that can be acquired from the code image Q1, for example. For example, the explanation image is an image indicating a song name that can be acquired by a two-dimensional code. The player can grasp in advance what information can be obtained by acquiring the two-dimensional code.

  In the embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of images (at least a two-dimensional code image and a character introduction image) are displayed during a big hit, but they may be displayed during a demonstration or during variable display. Lyrics display (for example, lyrics display of music flowing during a big hit) may be included as a plurality of types of images, and for example, they may be hidden during a promotion effect during a big hit. Only the character image KA may be used instead of the character introduction image.

  In the embodiment, the two operation means of the push button 31B and the cross button 31C are provided, but a single operation means may be used. For example, only the cross button 31C may be used, and the display of the character introduction image may be switched by operating the lower button. Assignment of each operation of the operation means and each operation of the player is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the upper button U may be used for displaying a two-dimensional code, and the lower button may be used for not displaying a two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code may be displayed by operating the push button 31B, and the two-dimensional code may be hidden when operated again. The left and right buttons L and R may be used to display / hide the two-dimensional code. You may make it allocate to other operation means, such as a stick controller.

  In the embodiment, the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image change for each round, but may change only for a predetermined round, or may change when a predetermined number of big hits occur. The two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image may be changed alternately. Only at least one of the two-dimensional code image and the character introduction image may be changed.

  In the embodiment, an example in which the push sensor 35B and the button sensor 35C are used as the detection unit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a non-contact detection unit such as an infrared sensor or a contact detection unit such as a touch panel is provided. The player's action may be detected.

  The variable display of the identification information (special drawing, decorative pattern, general drawing, etc.) includes the blinking of the identification information. For example, in the special figure, a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately included in the variable display. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the variable display may be a different symbol from the special symbol that is displayed before the stop display (during the change) (the same applies to decorative symbols and normal symbols).

  The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine or a slot machine that encloses a game medium and gives a score based on the occurrence of a prize.

    DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 5 ... Image display apparatus, 11 ... Main board, 12 ... Production control board, 100 ... Microcomputer for game control, 120 ... CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Display means for displaying an image;
Detecting means for detecting the player's movement;
Control means for displaying or hiding any one of a plurality of types of images on the display means based on the action of the player detected by the detection means,
At least the first image and the second image of the plurality of types of images can be displayed on the display means in the same period.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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