JP2017176327A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of prompting a player to perform an action.SOLUTION: A prompting image (e.g., a button image) for prompting an action of a player is displayed during an effective period (e.g., a second effective period) in which detection of the player's action (e.g., an operation to a push button 120) becomes effective. During the effective period, a special image (e.g., a special image that presses a button image) acting on the prompting image can be displayed. The display mode of the special image is changed according to the lapse of the effective period (e.g., the display mode is changed when the residual time of the second effective period becomes two (2) seconds). In this way, by the change of the display mode of the special image, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an action.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area becomes the specific display result, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display area by operating the start lever, and the player By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that a prize ball is paid out or that the state of a variable winning ball device provided in a gaming area of a gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player. For example, to generate a right to enter a state, or to enter a state in which a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of effect symbols (identification information) that starts in the variable display area based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, a promotion image (for example, an image imitating the appearance of a push button) that prompts the player to operate during an effective period in which the detection of the player's operation (for example, an operation on a push button) is valid. There was something displayed on the effect display device. In this case, there is a technique that enlarges the promotion image as the effective period becomes shorter (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-080523 (FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 6A)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, there is a possibility that the player's attention cannot be drawn and the operation cannot be sufficiently urged to the player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prompt a player to perform an operation.

  (Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and has an effective period (for example, a first period) in which detection of a player's operation (for example, an operation on the push button 120) is valid. (2 valid period), a promotion display control means for displaying a promotion image (for example, a button image) that promotes the player's action (for example, a portion for executing step S713 in the production control microcomputer 100), and an effective Special display control means (for example, a part for executing step S714 in the production control microcomputer 100) capable of displaying a special image (for example, a special image for pressing a button image) that acts on the promotion image during the period; And the special display control means changes the display mode of the special image as the effective period elapses (for example, the microcomputer for effect control). Motor 100 performs steps S2704, S2705) that characterized. According to such a configuration, the player can be urged to operate by changing the display mode of the special image.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the effective period is not terminated even when the special image acts on the promotion image (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the special image for pressing the button image. However, it is not considered that the push on the push button 120 has been accepted, that is, the display of the special image may not contribute to the end of the second effective period). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to a decrease in opportunities for the player to perform an action.

  (Means 3) The means 1 or means 2 includes specific display control means (for example, a part for executing step S714 in the production control microcomputer 100) capable of displaying a specific image (for example, a long press gauge image), The specific display control means changes the display mode of the specific image on the condition that the player's movement is detected during the effective period (for example, if the production control microcomputer 100 is Y in step S2707, step S2708). May be executed). According to such a configuration, the player can be motivated to perform an action.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the special display control means displays a special image in a display mode that suggests that the player performs an action (for example, the production control microcomputer 100). May display a special image in a display mode in which the button image is pressed by executing steps S714 and S2705). According to such a configuration, the player can be motivated to perform an action.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the length of the effective period differs depending on whether the special image is displayed or not (for example, the first effective effect in the first operation effect without displaying the special image) The period may be 3 seconds, and the second effective period in the second operation effect for displaying the special image may be 5 seconds). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display a special image.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st operation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd operation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in effect control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a predetermined production execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display for every timing in a 2nd operation effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In addition, a member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a predetermined instruction by a player's pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A push button 120 that can be operated is provided.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won at the second start winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and is specified when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Controlled to gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state. There is a big hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that can be changed to a closed state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed version that is in the closed state is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening that becomes the winning area is in the open state. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, there is a case where the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is shifted to a high base state where the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a probable big hit is made, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, by changing to the short time state (special symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of an invalid start winning because the frequency of the production symbol variation is increased (in other words, the stored memory is quickly digested). Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied).

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

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

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

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design). The voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice and outputs the voice to the speaker 27 when a predetermined request is received from the effect control board 80.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect is included, that is, the configuration is such that a pseudo-ream can be executed based on the selected variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, super reach A is executed when super PA3-1, PB3-1, PA3-3, and PB3-3 are selected as the variation pattern, and super PA3-2, PB3-2, PA3- 4, when the PB3-4 is selected, the super reach B is executed. In super reach A, a first operation effect described later is executed, and in super reach B, a second operation effect described later is executed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 performs various effect controls for each timer interruption at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms). Execute the process. The effect control CPU 101 performs, for example, effect control process processing, and selects a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the effect display device 9 and the frame Control of each effect device such as the LED 28 and the speaker 27 is executed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs a first operation effect process related to the first operation effect and a second operation effect process related to the second operation effect (steps S810A and S810B). In the present embodiment, a first operation effect and a second operation effect are provided as operation effects for executing a predetermined effect based on the player's operation on the push button 120.

  The first operation effect is an effect performed in Super Reach A, and is an effect that can execute a predetermined effect when an operation on the push button 120 is detected once during the effective period. The effective period (hereinafter, also referred to as “first effective period”) in the first operation effect is 3 seconds. The second operation effect is an effect performed in Super Reach B, and is an effect that can execute a predetermined effect when an operation on the push button 120 is detected for 2 seconds during the effective period. The effective period (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second effective period”) in the second operation effect is 5 seconds. The predetermined effect in the first operation effect and the predetermined effect in the second operation effect are different effects (the predetermined effect in the first operation effect is an effect of displaying a predetermined character image, and the second operation The predetermined effect in the effect is an effect of displaying a predetermined effect image), but may be the same effect.

  After step S810B, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

  In the effect symbol variation start process, specifically, a process table based on the variation pattern is selected, and the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the process data of the process table, thereby starting the effect during the variation. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

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

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is made, after the end of the variation time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare designation command for designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the first operation effect process. In the first operation effect process, the effect control CPU 101 has a first effective period indicating that it is an effective period of operation on the push button 120 in the first operation effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “first effective period”). It is determined whether or not the flag is set (step S2601). If the flag is not set, the first operation effect process is ended as it is.

  When the first effective period flag is set, that is, when the first effective period is in effect, the value of the effective period counter is decremented by “1” (step S2602), and the effective period gauge indicating the remaining time of the effective period is set. The display is updated and displayed in a display mode corresponding to the value of the valid period counter (step S2603). If the value of the valid period counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S2608. If the value of the valid period counter is not “0”, it is determined whether or not an operation on the push button 120 is detected (step S2605). If not detected, the first operation effect process is terminated as it is. .

  When an operation on the push button 120 is detected, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (step S2606). Specifically, the lottery result stored in step S706 to be described later is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect. If not, the process proceeds to step S2608. If it is determined to be executed, a predetermined effect is executed (step S2607), and the first valid period flag is reset (step S2608).

  As described above, when the first operation effect is executed, the first operation effect is executed when the first effective period elapses or when an operation to the push button 120 is detected during the first effective period. It can end. Further, when executing the first operation effect, the predetermined effect can be executed only when an operation on the push button 120 is detected during the first effective period.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the second operation effect process. In the second operation effect process, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a second effective period indicating that the operation of the push button 120 in the second operation effect is effective (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a “second effective period”). It is determined whether or not the flag is set (step S2701). If the flag is not set, the second operation effect process is terminated.

  When the second effective period flag is set, that is, when the second effective period is in effect, “1” is subtracted from the value of the effective period counter (step S2702), and an effective period gauge indicating the remaining time of the effective period is set. The display is updated and displayed in a display mode corresponding to the value of the valid period counter (step S2703). If the remaining time of the second effective period is 2 seconds, the display mode of the special image is switched (steps S2704, S2705). The special image is an image that acts on a button image for prompting an operation on the push button 120 (an image imitating the appearance of the push button 120). Specifically, it is possible to display a special image of a character that acts to press the button image. In step S2705, the button image is displayed more than the first display mode from the first display mode in which the button image is simply pressed. It switches to the 2nd display mode pushed hard.

  Thereafter, if the value of the valid period counter is “0”, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S2716. If the value of the valid period counter is not “0”, it is determined whether or not an operation on the push button 120 has been detected (step S2707). If the operation has not been detected, the second operation effect process is terminated.

  When the operation on the push button 120 is detected, the CPU 101 for effect control stores and displays a long press gauge indicating a period in which the continuous press (long press) on the push button 120 is detected (step S2708). 1 is subtracted from the long press counter for measuring (step S2712), and it is determined whether or not the value of the long press counter is “0” (step S2713). 2 Operation effect processing is complete | finished. The long press counter is set to a value corresponding to 2 seconds at the start of execution of the second operation effect (specifically, during the effect symbol variation process). That is, the case where the value of the long press counter is “0” is a case where a continuous operation (long press) on the push button 120 is detected for 2 seconds.

  In step S2713, if the value of the long press counter is “0”, that is, if a long press for 2 seconds is detected, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (step S2714). Specifically, the lottery result stored in step S717 described later is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect. If not, the process proceeds to step S2717. If it is determined to be executed, a predetermined effect is executed (step S2715), and the first valid period flag is reset (step S2717). In step S2715, the predetermined effect may be executed without changing the display mode of the special image in the first display mode or the second display mode, or switched to another display mode as shown in FIG. At the same time, a predetermined effect may be executed.

  As described above, when the second operation effect is executed, the second operation is performed when the second effective period elapses or when the long press of the push button 120 for 2 seconds is detected during the first effective period. The execution of the production can be completed. In addition, when executing the second operation effect, the predetermined effect can be executed only when a long press of 2 seconds to the push button 120 is detected during the second effective period.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the first operation effect timing for starting the first operation effect (step S701). In the present embodiment, when a variation is performed on a variation pattern that executes the first operation effect (that is, a variation pattern that executes Super Reach A), the first operation effect that is predetermined for each variation pattern. It is determined whether or not the timing has been reached. If it is not the first operation effect timing, the process proceeds to step S711. The first operation effect timing is not limited to a predetermined timing, and may be determined by lottery.

  When it is the first operation effect timing, the first effective period flag is set (step S702), the button image and the effective period gauge are displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S703), and a predetermined value (for example, the effective period counter) (Value corresponding to 3 seconds) is set (step S704). Then, a predetermined effect execution lottery is performed for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined effect when an operation to the push button 120 is detected during the effective period in the first operation effect (step S705), and the lottery result is stored. (Step S706), the process proceeds to step S711. Specifically, the presence / absence of execution of the predetermined effect is determined using the predetermined effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a predetermined effect execution lottery table. As shown in FIG. 9, in the predetermined effect execution lottery table, it can be determined that the predetermined effect is executed when the variable display result is a big hit, while the predetermined effect is executed when it is out of place. The structure cannot be determined. As a result, the predetermined effect can be executed only in the case of a big hit, and the player is notified of the big hit when the predetermined effect is executed.

  In step S711, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the second operation effect timing for starting the second operation effect (step S711). In the present embodiment, when a variation is performed on a variation pattern that executes the second operation effect (that is, a variation pattern that executes Super Reach B), a second operation effect that is predetermined for each variation pattern. It is determined whether or not the timing has been reached. If it is not the second operation effect timing, the process proceeds to step S8101. The second operation effect timing is not limited to a predetermined timing, and may be determined by lottery.

  If it is the second operation effect timing, the second effective period flag is set (step S712), and the button image, effective period gauge, special image, and long press gauge are displayed on the effect display device 9 (steps S713, S714). . At this time, the special image may be displayed in the first display mode, or may be switched to the first display mode after being displayed in another display mode as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 5 seconds) to the effective period counter (step S715a), and a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds) to the long press counter. Is set (step S715b). Then, a predetermined effect execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the predetermined effect when an operation (long press) on the push button 120 is detected during the effective period in the second operation effect (step S716). The lottery result is stored (step S717), and the process proceeds to step S8103. Specifically, the presence / absence of execution of the predetermined effect is determined using the predetermined effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined effect execution lottery table common to the predetermined effect execution lottery (step S705) in the first operation effect and the predetermined effect execution lottery (step S716) in the second operation effect is used. However, it is also possible to determine whether or not to execute the predetermined effect using different predetermined effect execution lottery tables. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined effect can be executed only in the case of a big hit, but at least one of the predetermined effect in the first operation effect and the predetermined effect in the second operation effect is Even if it is out of place, it may be executable.

  In step S8101, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example for each timing in the second operation effect. For example, when the execution of the second operation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 10A, the button image 50, the long press gauge 51, the effective period gauge 52, and the special image 53 are displayed on the effect display device 9. . The long press gauge 51 shown in the figure has a hatched area that increases (for example, increases from the lower end toward the upper end) based on the time during which the operation of the push button 120 is continued (the time during which the push button 120 is pressed). If a long press for 2 seconds is detected, the white area disappears (for example, the hatched area extends to the upper end). Further, in the illustrated effective period gauge 52, the hatched area increases (for example, increases from the right end toward the left end) as the effective period decreases, and the white area disappears (for example, the hatched area extends to the left end). ) Notifies the end of the effective period. At this time, it is assumed that 5 seconds is set as the second effective period and it is determined to execute the predetermined effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display mode of the special image 53 becomes the first display mode immediately after the second operation effect is started. After that, as shown in FIG. 10C, the display mode of the special image 53 is switched to the second display mode at the timing when the second effective period becomes the remaining 2 seconds. In FIGS. 10B and 10C, the special image 53 is displayed in a display mode that acts on the button image 50, but it is not considered that an operation on the push button 120 has been detected. Therefore, the action of the special image does not contribute to the storage display of the long press gauge 51 and the end of the second effective period (that is, the long press gauge 51 is stored and displayed only when an operation to the push button 120 is actually detected. To do). Then, as shown in FIG. 10D, when a long press for 2 seconds is detected, the white area of the long press gauge 51 disappears, and a predetermined effect (effect that displays an effect around the long press gauge 51) is executed. Is done.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of playing a game, and the detection of the player's operation (operation on the push button 120 in this example) is enabled. Promotion display control means (in this example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control) that displays a promotion image (in this example, a button image) that promotes the operation of the player during the validity period (in this example, the second validity period). In step S713) and special display control means (in this example, a special image for pressing the button image) that acts on the promotion image during the effective period. The special display control means changes the display mode of the special image in accordance with the passage of the effective period (part in step S714 in the production control microcomputer 100) (in this example). Effect control microcomputer 100 executes the steps S2704, S2705) was decided. Thereby, the player can be urged to operate by changing the display mode of the special image. Note that “acting on the promotion image” means performing display (change in display mode) regarding one or more operations targeting the promotion image. For example, the promotion image as in the present embodiment. Display so as to contact (contact) or overlap with each other, and display so as not to contact (contact) or overlap with the promotion image (eg, approaching the promotion image indicating the direction of the promotion image).

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to detect an operation on the push button 120 as “player action”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an operation on another operation member (tilting operation on the stick controller 122, pressing operation on the trigger button 121) may be detectable, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an image sensor (for example, The player's movement may be detected by a CCD sensor or a CMOS sensor.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a “player action”, a long press on the push button 120 is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a continuous hit on the push button 120 is detected. It is good. In addition, an operation effect for detecting a long press on the push button 120 and an operation effect for detecting a continuous hit on the push button 120 may be provided. In that case, the display mode of the promotion image and the special image may be different depending on the operation mode (long pressing or continuous hitting). For example, the special image displayed in the operation effect for detecting the long press on the push button 120 may be the character A, and the special image displayed in the operation effect for detecting the continuous hit on the push button 120 may be the character B. . Moreover, it is good also as being able to perform the operation effect from which an operation | movement aspect changes during an effective period. For example, it is possible to detect a long press on the push button 120 until a predetermined timing and to perform an operation effect that detects continuous hits on the push button 120 from the predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the special image is changed from the first display mode in which the button image is pressed down to the second display mode in which the button image is pressed down more strongly than the first display mode. This is not a limitation. For example, the color tone, pattern, or size of the special image may change, or the image displayed as the special image itself may change (for example, change from character A to character B). In the present embodiment, the display mode of the special image is changed only once, but may be changed a plurality of times. Further, if the display mode after the change is a display mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the display mode before the change, the player can be urged to operate.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the special image is always switched when the second effective period becomes 2 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the special image may be switched on condition that an operation on the push button 120 is detected at least once until the remaining second effective period becomes 2 seconds.

  In this embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the special image is switched is uniform, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of a plurality of timings may be selected by lottery, and the display mode of the special image may be switched at the selected timing. Specifically, the timing for switching the display mode of the special image may be determined based on whether or not the game is a big hit or whether or not a predetermined effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, only the display mode of the special image is changed when the second effective period becomes 2 seconds. In addition, the display mode of the promotion image (button image) is added. It is good also as changing. For example, the display color and size of the button image, or the effect may be changed.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although it was decided that the operation effect could be performed during a fluctuation | variation, it is not restricted to this. For example, it may be possible to execute in a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, or an operation effect may be executed as a customer waiting demonstration effect. Moreover, it is good also as being able to perform an operation effect on condition that it is a specific game state or it is a specific effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is selected and whether or not the operation effect is performed is determined (when the variation pattern for executing the super reach is selected, it is determined that the operation effect is performed). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the presence or absence of execution of the operation effect may be determined by lottery based on the selected variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, the effective period is not terminated even when the special image acts on the promotion image (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a special image for pressing the button image). However, it is not considered that the push button 120 has been pressed, that is, the display of the special image does not contribute to the end of the second effective period.) Thereby, the fall of the interest by the opportunity for a player to perform operation | movement reduces can be suppressed.

  In this embodiment, the display of the special image does not contribute to the end of the second effective period. However, at least the detection of the player's action contributes to the end of the second effective period. For example, it is not limited to this. For example, if the operation effect is such that a predetermined effect is executed and the effective period ends when a predetermined number of operations (continuous hits) on the push button 120 are detected during the effective period, the special image acts on the button image (the special image is Each time the button image is pressed), the number of times of detection that the operation of the player on the push button 120 is detected may be increased. Specifically, in an operation effect that can execute a predetermined effect when 10 operations on the push button 120 are detected within the effective period, the number of detections increases to 9 times due to the special image acting on the button image. The player may actually operate only the last one time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is provided specific display control means (in this example, the part for executing step S714 in the production control microcomputer 100) capable of displaying a specific image (in this example, a long press gauge image). The specific display control means changes the display mode of the specific image on condition that the player's action is detected during the effective period (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 is Y in step S2707). Step S2708 is executed). As a result, the player can be motivated to perform the operation.

  In the present embodiment, the long press gauge image is displayed as the “specific image”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a background or a character whose display mode changes on the condition that a player's action is detected may be displayed as a “specific image”.

  In the present embodiment, the special display control means displays the special image in a display mode that suggests that the player performs an operation (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs step S714). , S2705 is executed to display a special image in a display mode in which the button image is pressed. Thereby, the player can be motivated to perform an action.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the length of the effective period differs depending on whether the special image is displayed or not (in this example, the first effective period in the first operation effect without displaying the special image is 3 seconds. And the second effective period in the second operation effect for displaying the special image is 5 seconds). Thereby, a special image can be displayed suitably.

  In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of the display of the special image and the length of the effective period in the operation effect are determined in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least one of the presence / absence of the display of the special image and the length of the effective period may be determined by lottery. For example, when the execution of the operation effect is determined, whether or not to display the special image is determined by lottery, and the length of the effective period may be determined based on the determined presence or absence of the display of the special image. Alternatively, when the execution of the operation effect is determined, the length of the effective period is determined by lottery, and whether or not the special image is displayed is determined based on the determined effective period length. Good.

  In the present embodiment, in the second operation effect, the operation on the push button 120 is performed even when the operation is intermittently performed during the second effective period (when the operation is temporarily stopped). Although the long press counter is not reset, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the operation on the push button 120 is once canceled, the long press counter may be reset. That is, the predetermined effect may be executed only when the push button 120 is continuously pressed for 2 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the predetermined effect is determined at the execution timing of the operation effect (see steps S705 and S715), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence or absence of execution of a predetermined effect may be determined at the start of the change (for example, the effect symbol change start process).

  In each of the above embodiments, when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern 100 indicating the variation pattern such as the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. to the production control microcomputer 100. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols such as “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 70 Audio | voice output board | substrate 560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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120 push button

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A promotion display control means for displaying a promotion image that promotes the player's movement during the effective period of validating the detection of the player's movement;
Special display control means capable of displaying a special image acting on the promotion image during the effective period,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the special display control means changes a display mode of the special image according to the elapse of the effective period.

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