JP2018064770A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which, when carrying out a specific display, can carry out a performance which a player can easily see and its intension can be communicated.SOLUTION: When displaying, on a display screen, a specific display 160 in which an inappropriate display possibly offensive to public order and morality and any one of external appearance, nominal, and concept are identical or similar, performance control means displays an apology display 161 which apologizes it at least while the specific display is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine.

  Conventionally, display of cruelty, obscene or violent specific expressions has been restricted on display screens of gaming machines in order to maintain sound gameplay. The battle and confrontation scenes at the time of reach change are adopted by many game machines, but the expression that the blood splatters is basically not possible, and even if it is conservative, do not use red for blood Was.

  For example, in the gaming machine of the following Patent Document 1, two of the decorative patterns of the determined stop mode are stopped on the active line, and the remaining one is repeatedly changed from 0 to 9 in the direction of increasing numbers. Display and set reach. At this time, the effect display control means causes the effect display device to display an image in which the main character and the enemy character punch each other and become a competing state as a background image of the decorative design.

  Thereafter, the decorative symbol is stopped in a changing manner in the order of change, such as “767”, and the character “YOU LOSE!” Is displayed together with an image in a state where the main character is defeated by the enemy character. (Patent Document 1 / paragraphs 0157 and 0162, FIGS. 22 and 23).

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  However, as in the example of Patent Document 1, in the presentation of the confrontation, the expression of the degree to which the star is displayed at the most is lacking in realism and excitement. In addition, when expressing joy and fear with letters and figures, there is a problem that the intention is not fully communicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a specific display so that the intention is transmitted to the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a lottery means for lottering whether or not a profit state advantageous to a player is generated, an effect display means capable of executing a predetermined effect on a display screen, and an effect capable of controlling the effect Control means, wherein the production control means displays a specific display in which at least one of appearance, name, and idea is the same or similar to an inappropriate display that may violate public order and morals When displaying on the screen, an excuse display for exchanging at least the specific display is displayed.

  In addition, when the specific display moves and displays the specific display on the display screen, the presentation control means does not display the excuse display before the specific display moves to a predetermined position on the display screen, and the specific display is not displayed. It is preferable to display the excuse display after moving to a predetermined position on the display screen.

  Further, the presentation control means displays a normal display that is not similar to the inappropriate display and any appearance, name, or conception, and the normal display is displayed when changing to the specific display on the display screen. It is preferable not to display the dialect display while the user is in the display, but to display the dialect display after changing from the normal display to the specific display.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said specific display is a display which combined the character, the figure, or them.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said excuse display is a text description.

  According to the present invention, when performing a specific display, it is possible to display the intention to be transmitted to the player.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure explaining the various flags set at the time of completion | finish of a special game. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. 7 (the first half). Flowchart showing the special symbol variation start process in FIG. 7 (second half). Explanatory drawing which shows an effect information table. Explanatory drawing which shows the operation instruction | indication effect. Explanatory drawing which shows blue CHANCE display production. Explanatory drawing which shows green CHANCE display production. Explanatory drawing which shows red CHANCE display effect. Explanatory drawing which shows gold CHANCE display production. Explanatory drawing which shows a ninja one person display production. Explanatory drawing which shows a ninja two person display production. Explanatory drawing which shows a ninja 3 person display production. Explanatory drawing which shows four ninja display effects. The time chart which shows the flow of the effect in the case of the random value 998. The flowchart which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. The flowchart (second half) which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory management process in FIG. 6. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the process during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation | movement continuation determination process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side. Explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the 1st-4th suggestion effect of 2nd Embodiment was performed. Explanatory drawing which shows a 1st development effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd development effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a 3rd development effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a 4th development effect. The time chart which shows the flow of the production in the case of performing the suggestion production. The figure explaining the specific display and improper display, and the relationship. Example production (1) performed on a pachinko machine. Example production (2) performed on a pachinko machine. Embodiment of specific display (graphic) and excuse display. Embodiment of specific display and excuse display (during jackpot game). Example production (3) performed on a pachinko machine.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment has lottery means for drawing whether or not a profit state advantageous to a player is generated, an effect display means capable of executing a predetermined effect on the display screen, and the effect can be controlled. An effect control means, wherein the effect control means displays a specific display in which at least one of the improper display and the appearance, the name, and the idea is the same or similar, which may be contrary to public order and morals. When displaying on the display screen, at least the specific display is displayed while the specific display is displayed.

  In this gaming machine, the effect control means displays a predetermined effect on the display screen. This presentation may include an improper display (for example, cruel, obscene or violent expression) that may be contrary to public order and morals and a specific display that is the same or similar in terms of appearance, name, or idea.

  When the specific display is displayed on the display screen, the effect control means also displays an excuse display for exchanging it. Thereby, the intention of the specific display is easily transmitted to the player, and the player can feel the content-specific interest.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the specific display is moved and displayed on the display screen, the effect control means displays the excuse display before the specific display moves to a predetermined position on the display screen. First, it is preferable to display the excuse display after the specific display has moved to a predetermined position on the display screen.

  According to this configuration, for example, in an effect in which the specific display moves from the end to the center of the display screen, the specific display is not so conspicuous until the specific display moves to the vicinity of the center (predetermined position) of the display screen. Therefore, the effect control means performs control so that no excuse is displayed at this time.

  On the other hand, when the specific display moves to the vicinity of the center of the display screen, the effect control means can give the player an excuse for the specific display by performing the excuse display.

  In addition, the effect control means displays the normal display that is not similar to the inappropriate display and any appearance, designation, or conception, and the normal display is displayed when changing to the specific display on the display screen. It is preferable not to display the dialect display while the user is in the display, but to display the dialect display after changing from the normal display to the specific display.

  According to this configuration, there is an effect that changes from a normal display whose appearance is not similar to an inappropriate display to a specific display, but does not display an excuse during normal display, and displays an excuse after changing to a specific display. . For example, by making the excuse display appear at the same time as changing from the normal display to the specific display, it is possible to give the player an excuse for the specific display at an appropriate timing.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the specific display is preferably a character, a graphic, or a combination of them.

  According to this configuration, the specific display is a display of characters, graphics, or a combination thereof. Even if the display is a combination of characters and graphics, the details may not be clear from the character portion or the graphic portion, so an excuse is displayed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the excuse display is preferably a text description.

  According to this configuration, since the excuse display is a text description, the content of the specific display can be accurately expressed and transmitted to the player.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3 and a front door 5 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Two speakers 7 are provided on the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and its left end is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  An operation button 13 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11 to enable the operation when the built-in lamp is lit. The operation mode of the operation button 13 can be changed by the player pressing the button when the operation is valid. The operation button 13 is also used when switching from the game screen to a menu screen for performing various settings.

  Furthermore, a direction key portion 14 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11. The direction key unit 14 is used when selecting any setting item from the menu screen or when selecting a volume or BGM during the game.

  On the upper right side of the front door 5, a fan 15 for blowing air is provided adjacent to the frame decoration LED 8. The fan 15 can blow air toward the player as a big hit advance notice effect.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  A transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface includes a center decoration body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with screws, a left corner decoration body, and the like. 34b, a right corner decoration body 34c, and the like. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A panel decoration LED 35 is provided on the center decorative body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, and reach according to the game.

  A normal symbol start gate 40 is arranged on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The normal symbol start gate 40 is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40, and the normal symbol fluctuates in the normal symbol display device 43b described later.

  On the upper side of the liquid crystal display device 36, movable hands 37a and 37b having a hand shape are arranged. The movable accessories 37a and 37b operate individually or simultaneously according to the effects in the game and the expectation degree of jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable accessories other than the movable combinations 37a and 37b, but is omitted in the drawing.

  A stage member 33 is disposed below the liquid crystal display device 36. The game ball guided here falls after swinging the central part of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove in the center has a structure that makes it easy to win a first special symbol starting port 38a described later. .

  Below the stage member 33, a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b are arranged. A lottery is performed when the game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays the variation of the special symbol. Is called. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols.

  The second special symbol start port 38b includes an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball can be won. The opening / closing member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period when a normal symbol lottery is won. In the following, an apparatus in which the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

  A big prize device 39 is arranged on the right side of the first special symbol starting port 38a. The big winning device 39 has an opening / closing door into which a game ball can enter when it falls to the front side. As will be described in detail later, the big prize device 39 is a special prize device that is opened for a predetermined period in a special game that occurs when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a big win. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in a big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize device 39.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol in response to a winning at the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays a lottery result. The remaining one 7-segment LED (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. In addition, a plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When the game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board side CPU 241, a ROM 242 and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmits it to the effect control board 25. Process.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  The main control board 24 includes a RAM clear switch 27, a first start winning opening sensor 38c, a second starting winning opening sensor 38d, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passage sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, The radio wave sensor 51 and the vibration sensor 52 are connected to receive a detection signal of each sensor.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects strong radio waves emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor that detects strong vibration given to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the door opening sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. . Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, and a panel decoration LED 35 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the light emitting operation of each LED, etc., and enhances the effect.

  In addition, the operation control board 13, the direction key unit 14, and the fan 15 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 transmits a signal for turning on the built-in lamp to the operation button 13 during the effective period of the operation button 13. Then, when the player presses the operation button 13 during the effective period, a detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  The direction key unit 14 includes an up direction key, a right direction key, a down direction key, and a left direction key (see FIG. 1). When the direction key unit 14 is also operated, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  Further, a liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes therein a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, various types of flags set at the end of the big hit type and special game (big hit game) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko machine 1, for example, among the decorative symbols “1” to “9”, a big hit by a probable variable symbol (for example, “3” and “7” decorative symbol) and a non-probable variable symbol (for example, “3”). There are two types of jackpots based on decorative symbols other than “7”. Each symbol is variably displayed in three columns (left column, center column, right column), and if the same symbol is aligned in three columns (for example, “777”), it is a big hit. The symbols of the three columns to be displayed in a variable manner are stopped in the order of the left column, the right column, and the central column, the left and right columns are stopped in the same pattern, and the state where the symbols in the central column are displayed in a variable manner is reached.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played in the normal mode, the time reduction mode, and the probability variation mode. In the normal mode, the big hit lottery is performed with a low probability (for example, the big hit probability is 1/91 = 11/1000).

  The short-time mode is a gaming state that has the same big hit probability as the normal mode, but shortens the time for displaying the variation of the symbols. , Game balls are easy to start winning. In addition, the probability variation mode is a state in which the jackpot lottery is performed with a higher probability (for example, the jackpot probability is 1 / 9.1) than in the normal mode and the short-time mode, and there is electric chew support.

  A special game with a probable symbol jackpot is composed of, for example, all 15 rounds, and a special game with a non-probable variable jackpot may be a total of 15 rounds, but basically consists of fewer rounds. After the probability variation symbol jackpot is over, the gaming state becomes the probability variation mode. The probability variation mode ends when 50 games are played. The probability variation mode may be a mode that continues until the next big hit.

  Next, the non-probability variation jackpot will be described focusing on the differences from the probability variation symbol jackpot. A special game with a non-probable variation jackpot is composed of, for example, 10 rounds. In addition, after the end, the gaming state becomes the time reduction mode. The time saving mode of the present embodiment ends when 30 games are played.

  Next, various flags that are set after the end of the special game of either probability variation symbol jackpot or non-probability variation symbol jackpot will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, “5AH” is set in the normal power open extension state flag, the normal time short transition state flag, the general probability change transition state flag, and the special figure short time transition state flag. “5AH” means that the flag is on.

  In the case of a probable symbol big hit, “5AH” is set in the special figure probability fluctuation transition state flag. On the other hand, in the case of a non-probable variable symbol jackpot, since the transition to the probability variation mode is not performed after the special game is ended, “00H” is set in the special diagram probability variation transition state flag. “00H” means that the flag is off.

  Even in the case of a non-probable variation big hit, the electric chew support is provided. Therefore, “5AH” is set in the above-described common-probability fluctuation transition state flag regardless of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol.

  Also, in the case of a probabilistic symbol big hit, “50” is set in the special figure short-time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, and in the case of a non-probable big symbol, “30” is set in the special symbol short-time counter. “0” is set in the special figure probability variation counter. Here, “50” and “30” mean 50 games and 30 games, and “0” means that the game with the special figure probability variation is 0 times, that is, not played.

  The values of the special figure short time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probable symbol jackpot, if “100” is set in the special figure short time counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, the mode changes to the 100 probability fluctuation mode after the special game ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a timer management process (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, each of which measures a time related to the game.

  The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control board 24 performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first and second special symbol start ports 38a and 38b and the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42 c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control board 24 performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40 c inside the normal symbol start gate 40 detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in the lottery, and whether or not the random numbers are determined in the order in which they are stored.

  The main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S <b> 40, the main control board 24 performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol stops in a hit state, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member of the opening 38b is opened.

  The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls are won in the second special symbol start opening 38b before the predetermined time elapses. The control signal is sent to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does not do anything and does the normal electric accessory game process. Exit.

  In step S50, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  As will be described in detail later, when the start winning port sensors 38c and 38d detect a game ball, the start winning port sensors 38c and 38d transmit a ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 receives the ball detection signal. In response, for example, one random number value is acquired from 600 random number values (special symbol lottery), and an effect mode for the acquired random number value is determined.

  The main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a manner of winning or losing according to the lottery result after a predetermined time elapses. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special prize winning device 39 (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric accessory) according to the special symbol lottery result.

  Although details will be described later, when a special symbol stops in a winning manner, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in a detaching manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 6: step S50), the main control board 24 determines a special symbol operation status (waiting for change, changing) which will be described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 1 (step S51). This determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a. When a game ball is won at the first special symbol starting port 38a, the main control board side CPU 241 determines 200 random number values based on the ball detection signal sent from the first starting winning port sensor 38c. Get one random value from the inside.

  The ROM 242 stores an effect information table 246 (see FIG. 9). This effect information table 246 has first to 600th effect modes associated with 600 random numbers. The main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table 246. The main control board CPU 241 also acquires a big hit determination flag based on the random number value and stores it in the work area.

  When the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a during the special symbol variation display, the main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command including a random value (lottery result) and effect mode to the reserved storage area of the RAM 243. Remember. The main control board CPU 241 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control CPU 261 of the liquid crystal control board 26 via the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 stores this effect command in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 as hold information. The hold information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is, for example, a maximum of four pieces.

  In step S52, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 2. It is determined whether or not a game ball is won in the second special symbol start opening 38b, and the same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S53). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit when the big hit occurs, and determines whether or not the conditional device operation flag is turned on. If the condition device operation flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S58.

  On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S54. That is, steps S54 to S57 are processing in the normal game mode in which no big hit has occurred.

  When the determination in step S53 is “NO”, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S54). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol operation status) is set to “00H” or “01H”, the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the special figure operation status is set to “02H”, the special symbol is “changing”, and the process proceeds to step S56. Furthermore, when the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, since the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the special symbol change start process (step S55) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 8A, the main control board side CPU 241 determines whether or not the number of special figure reservation balls is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 8B).

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been awarded to the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b. If the determination in step S72 is “YES”, a random value is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S79.

  When the determination in step S72 is “NO”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, “01H” is set as the special figure operation status immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 7: step S57) is executed.

  If the special figure operation status is “00H”, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not “00H” (when it is “01H”), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, the main control board 24 transmits a customer waiting demo command. The “customer waiting demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0 and the special figure operation status is “01H”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the main control board 24 sets 00H as the special figure operation status. With this set, the special symbol variation start process is terminated, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” is repeated in the determination of step S73 as long as no holding information or a start opening prize is generated.

  When the determination in step S71 is “NO”, the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls in the special figure (FIG. 8B: step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the main control board 24 transmits a hold subtraction command to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the main control board 24 shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum number of reserves are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the holding storage area 4 in which the latest holding information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the main control board side CPU 241 performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a special figure hit determination process based on the acquired random number value. Also, a process for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the big hit probability is different between the normal mode, the short time mode, and the probability variation mode, the number of random numbers that are “big hit” is different. In the normal mode and the short time mode, the random number values 990 to 1000 out of 1000 random number values are “big hits”, the random number values 990 to 994 become non-probable pattern big hits, and the random number values 995 to 1000 are This is a promising symbol jackpot (see FIG. 9). Of the 1000 random values, 11 random values are “big hits”, so the big hit probability is 1/91.

  In the probability variation mode, random numbers 891 to 1000 are random numbers that are “big hits”, random values 891 to 940 are non-probable variable big hits, and random values 941 to 1000 are probable big hits. Further, in the normal mode and the time reduction mode, random number values 951 to 1000 are random values that are “reach”. It should be noted that the number of random numbers, random numbers that become “big hit”, “reach”, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  In step S80, the main control board 24 performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the main control board 24 sets the changing flag of the special figure to 5AH. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main control board side CPU 241 reads an effect mode corresponding to the acquired random value from the effect information table 246, sends an effect command including the random number value and the effect mode to the special symbol display device 43a, An effect execution command is sent to the effect control board 25. The main control board side CPU 241 sends an effect command to the effect control board 25 when the hold information is not stored and an effect execution command when the hold information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S83.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. In addition, since the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 7: step S54), a special symbol changing process (described later) ( FIG. 7: Branches to step S56). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 7, thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 described later.

  Next, the special symbol variation display process and the effect image display process will be described. The special symbol display device 43a performs variable symbol display based on the effect mode of the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241. The effect image also includes decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner.

  When the hold information is not stored, the effect control board side CPU 251 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the operation of each LED based on the effect command sent from the main control board side CPU 241 to perform the effect. When the hold information is stored and the production execution command is received, the production is performed based on the hold information (production command) stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. The effect control board CPU 251 sends an effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when no hold information is stored, and sends an effect execution command to the liquid crystal control board 26 when hold information is stored. send.

  When receiving an effect command, the video display processor VDP 264 of the liquid crystal control board 26 receives the effect execution command based on the effect mode of the received effect command, and displays the hold information effect stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. Based on the mode, the image processing of the effect image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is performed. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 displays the image data subjected to the image processing on the liquid crystal display device 36, thereby performing an effect in the effect mode determined by the main control board side CPU 241. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 erases the hold information as the presentation by the hold information is started.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-12, the process at the time of producing an effect according to the variable display of a decoration symbol with the liquid crystal display device 36 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect mode is predetermined according to the random value acquired by the above-described processing. In the normal mode, when the random number value acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol start openings 38a and 38b is, for example, 958 to 1000, the decoration symbol is displayed in a variable manner and becomes “reach” The operation instruction effect (effect that instructs to operate the operation button 13) shown in FIG. 10 is executed. After that, an operation corresponding effect (see FIGS. 11A to 11D and FIGS. 12A to 12D) corresponding to the presence or absence of the button operation is executed, and then an effect of the effect mode corresponding to the random value is executed.

  For example, when the random value is 1 to 957, the operation instruction effect and the operation-corresponding effect are not executed, and when the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the effect of the effect mode according to the random value is executed. In FIG. 9, only random number values 985 to 1000 are shown as random number values for executing the operation instruction effect and the operation corresponding effect.

  Next, the details of the operation instruction effect and the operation corresponding effect will be described.

[Operation instruction effect]
As shown in FIG. 10, in the operation instruction effect, the effect control board side CPU 251 (hereinafter referred to as sub-control means) displays an operation button image 301 simulating the operation button 13 on the liquid crystal display device 36 for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). indicate. Further, the sub-control means displays a character image 302 “Press!” And an arrow image 303 above the operation button image 301. At this time, the sub-control unit displays a small display of the decorative symbol variation in the lower right corner of the liquid crystal display device 36.

[Button operation effect]
When the operation button 13 is operated by the player during the operation instruction effect (in a state where the operation button image 301 is displayed), the sub control means executes a button operation effect corresponding to the random value as the operation corresponding effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of random values 985, 990, and 995, the sub control means executes “blue CHANCE display effect” for displaying the blue CHANCE image 305a as the button operation effect as shown in FIG. 11A. . Further, in the case of random values 986, 991, 996, the sub-control means executes “green CHANCE display effect” for displaying the green CHANCE image 305b as a button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 11B.

  In the case of random values 987, 992, and 997, the sub-control means executes “red CHANCE display effect” for displaying the red CHANCE image 305c as a button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 11C. Further, in the case of random numbers 988, 993, and 998, the sub-control means executes “gold CHANCE display effect” for displaying the gold CHANCE image 305d as a button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 11D.

  Further, in the case of random number values 989, 994, 999, the sub-control means displays an effect indicating the future development of the effect (for example, the type of effect to be executed) as a button operation effect “next notice display”. “Direction”.

  In the case of the random value 1000, the sub-control means executes a “premier display effect” that displays a premier effect (for example, “congratulations”) indicating a big hit decision as a button operation effect. The execution time of each button operation effect is the same (for example, 5 seconds). The execution time of each button operation effect may be different.

  Expectations indicating the possibility of a big hit when executing each button operation effect are “blue CHANCE display effect” 5%, “green CHANCE display effect” 10%, “red CHANCE display effect” 30%, “gold” “CHANCE display effect” is 50%, and “next notice display effect” is 67%. The number of button operation effects can be changed as appropriate.

  Of the random number values 958 to 984 (27) for executing the operation instruction effect and the operation-corresponding effect so that the respective expected degrees are obtained, 17 random number values have “blue CHANCE display effect” as the button operation effect. The seven random number values are executed as a “green CHANCE display effect” as a button operation effect, and the two random number values are executed as a “red CHANCE display effect” as a button operation effect. Is set so that the “gold CHANCE display effect” is executed as the button operation effect.

  With the above setting, 20 random number values are executed as the button operation effect “blue CHANCE display effect”, of which two random values (990, 995) are big hits, so the expectation is 10%. Similarly, as the button operation effects, “green CHANCE display effect”, “red CHANCE display effect”, “gold CHANCE display effect”, and “next notice display effect” are executed as random number values of 10, 5, 4 respectively. Since three random numbers and two random numbers are big hits, the expectation levels are 20%, 40%, 50%, and 67%, respectively.

[Button non-operation effect]
When the operation button 13 is not operated during the operation instruction effect (the state in which the operation button image 301 is displayed), the sub control means executes a button non-operation effect corresponding to the random value as the operation corresponding effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of random values 985, 990, and 995, the sub-control means displays “one ninja display effect” that displays one ninja image 310 as shown in FIG. 12A as a button non-operation effect. In the case of random values 986, 991, and 996, as a button non-operation effect, as shown in FIG. 12B, a “two-ninja display effect” that displays two ninja images 310 is executed.

  Further, in the case of random values 987, 988, 992, and 997, the sub-control means displays “Ninja 3 person display effect” that displays three ninja images 310 as shown in FIG. 12C as a button non-operation effect. In the case of random numbers 993 and 998, as a button non-operation effect, as shown in FIG. 12D, a “four-ninja display effect” that displays four ninja images 310 is executed.

  Furthermore, in the case of random values 989, 994, and 999, the sub-control means produces an effect that the ninja images 310 move from the right to the left of the screen in groups (for example, 30) as a button non-operation effect. "Ninja group display effect" is displayed.

  In the case of the random value 1000, the sub-control means executes a “premier display effect” that displays a premier effect (for example, “congratulations”) indicating a big hit decision as a button operation effect. The execution time of each button non-operation effect is the same as the execution time of each button operation effect.

  The expectation level (expected degree of big hit) when executing each button non-operation effect is 5% for the “Ninja display effect”, 10% for the “Ninja display effect”, and “3 Ninja display effect”. 30%, “Four Ninja display effect” is 50%, and “Group notice effect” is 67%. The number of button non-operation effects can be changed as appropriate.

  A button non-operation effect for the random number value is set so as to achieve each of the above expectations.

  As shown in FIG. 13, for example, when performing an effect according to the random value 998, the sub-control means sets the reach state after displaying the decorative symbol variation for a predetermined time, and operates in the reach state (operation button image). 301 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36) for a predetermined time.

  When the operation button 13 is operated by the player during the operation instruction effect, the sub-control means executes a “gold CHANCE display effect” as the button operation effect.

  On the other hand, when the operation button 13 is not operated by the player during the operation instruction effect, the sub control means executes the “four-ninja display effect” as the button non-operation effect.

  Then, after executing the “gold CHANCE display effect” or the “four ninja display effect”, the sub-control means executes the effect of the 998th effect mode corresponding to the random value.

  “Next notice display effect” and “Ninja group display effect” are both effects with an expectation of 67%. That is, even when the player does not operate the operation button 13 during the operation instruction effect, the effect is not the same effect as when the operation is performed, but an effect with the same degree of expectation can be executed.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 9, with the random values 958 to 1000 at which the operation instruction effect is executed, even if the player does not operate the operation button 13 during the operation instruction effect, Although there is no, it is possible to execute the production with the same degree of expectation. Thereby, even when the player does not want to operate the operation button 13 or forgets to operate the operation button 13, it is possible to execute an effect with the same degree of expectation as the operation. When the button 13 is not operated, the entertainment of the game can be improved as compared with the case where the effect indicating the degree of expectation is not executed.

  The operation button 13 is operated when the operation button 13 is operated a predetermined number of times, and the operation button 13 is not operated when the operation button 13 is not operated a predetermined number of times. Good.

  Further, one button operation effect and one button non-operation effect may be provided one by one.

  Furthermore, when the operation button 13 is not operated, the most expected degree of the five types of button non-operation effects is not executed without executing the button non-operation effect having the same expectation as when the operation button 13 is operated. A button non-operation effect other than the low “one ninja display effect” may be executed.

  Next, the special symbol changing process (step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. The main control board 24 performs this processing when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is “02H” (being changed) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 7: step S54).

  The main control board 24 determines whether or not a special symbol accessory operation timer that is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special figure is 0, and transmits a “variation stop command” when the timer becomes 0. . In addition, various settings at the time of fluctuation stop are performed, but since the special symbol operation status is set to “03H” (during the confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 7: step S54) The process branches to a special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 7: step S57) to be described later. Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, the special symbol confirmation time process (step S57) performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 14A, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S111). Here, it is determined whether or not the time for the special figure confirmation display has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is ended (see FIG. 14B).

  When the determination in step S111 is “YES”, the main control board 24 sets the special figure operation status to “01H” (step S112). Since the special symbol operation status is set to “01H” (waiting for variation), in the next special symbol management processing, the special symbol variation start processing (FIG. 7: step S55) is branched in the special symbol operation status determination. become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the big hit flag is 5AH (step S113). This is a determination as to whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S115.

  When the determination in step S113 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S114). For example, the big hit determination flag is returned to “00H”, and the condition device operation flag is set to “5AH”. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

  When the determination in step S113 is “NO”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time-count counter is 0 (step S115). The special figure short time counter is a counter that counts the number of times of the short time mode. For example, 0 is set in the normal mode.

  If the special figure short-time counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 14B). On the other hand, if the special time counter is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S116.

  When the determination in step S115 is “NO”, the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure short-time counter (step S116). The following steps S116 to S118 are processing relating to subtraction of the number of time reductions.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S117). If the special figure time counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, if the special figure time counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S119 (see FIG. 14B).

  When the determination in step S117 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time reduction end (step S118). For example, the normal state short state flag and the special figure short state flag are set to “00H”, respectively. Then, it progresses to step S119 (refer FIG. 14B).

  Next, in FIG. 14B, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S119). The probability variation mode of this embodiment is limited in number of times, and the remaining number of times in the probability variation mode is counted by the special figure probability variation number counter.

  If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol confirmation time process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S120.

  When the determination in step S119 is “NO”, the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure probability variation counter (step S120). The following steps S120 to S122 are processes related to the subtraction of the probability variation number.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S121). If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, if the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special symbol confirmation time process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S121 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end of the probability change (step S122). For example, the normal figure probability changing state flag and the special figure probability changing state flag are set to “00H”, respectively, and the special symbol confirmation time processing is ended. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated. After the completion of the special symbol confirmation time process, the process proceeds to step S58 in FIG.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 6: step S60), the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory operation status (a big hit start process, a special electric accessory activation start process, a special electric accessory active process, Special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) are determined, and each process is managed.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (ON) (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is 5AH, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and this process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S62 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  When the determination in step S61 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs the special electric accessory operation status determination (step S62). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means “big hit start”, and thus the process proceeds to step S63.

  If the special power operation status is set to “01H”, it is “being started special power operation”, and the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric operation status is set to “02H”, the special electric operation is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, it is “special electric operation continuation determination in progress”, so the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special electric operation status is set to “04H”, the “big hit” Since it is “ending”, the process proceeds to step S67.

  Details of the processing in steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Further, after these processes are completed, the main control board 24 ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the jackpot start process (step S63) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of starting the big hit (step S131). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on, and “01H” is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 19), and “01H” means the first round.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during the start of special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 15: Proceed to step S64). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the main control board 24 sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds and the round display LED number are stored in the RAM 243, and the jackpot start interval time is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The jackpot start interval time is used in a special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S133). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big hit start interval (fanfare) command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the big hit starting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special electric accessory operation start process (step S64) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S141). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed, or whether or not the interval time between rounds described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S141 is “YES”, the main control board 24 transmits a special winning opening release command (step S142). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big prize opening opening command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, the main control board 24 stores the special electric accessory operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operating timer. For example, this time, when the probable symbol jackpot is won, the special electric accessory operating time for each round of 10 is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the main control board 24 performs various settings when starting the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to “00H”. “00H” means that the number of winnings is “0”.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “02H” (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 15) is performed. : Go to step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S145.

  Finally, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S145). In this special winning opening / closing operation setting process, the main control board 24 sets the solenoid ON / OFF based on the big hit type, the number of rounds, the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid here is a solenoid that drives the door of the attacker. Thereafter, the special prize opening / closing operation setting process is terminated. Thus, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the special electric accessory operating process (step S65) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not there has been a winning at the big winning opening (step S151). A winning is detected by the big winning opening sensor of the big winning opening. If there is a winning at the big winning opening, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S155.

  When the determination in step S151 is “YES”, the main control board 24 adds 1 to the number of winnings (step S152). In other words, this is a process of counting the prescribed number of winnings that the winning prize sensor wins in the winning prize opening. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S153). If the maximum number of winnings has been reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not been reached, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S155. Note that the maximum number of winnings may vary depending on the type of jackpot.

  When the determination in step S153 is “YES”, the main control board 24 clears the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S154). By clearing the special symbol accessory operation timer, the process proceeds when one round game is finished (step S156 / YES). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the main control board 24 performs a special prize opening / closing operation setting process. Details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S145 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S156). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S157. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S156 is “YES”, the main control board 24 transmits an inter-round interval command (step S157). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits an “inter-round interval command” to the effect control board 25. The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command that informs the transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “03H” (during special electric operation continuation determination). Accordingly, in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 15: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 15: step S66). The main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S159). Here, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to a normal round remaining ball discharge time. Then, the process during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special electric accessory act continuation determination process (step S66) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 performs a special winning opening winning number check process (step S161). The details of the big prize winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S151 to S154 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control board 24 performs a special prize opening / closing operation setting process. The details of the special winning opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S145 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S163). Here, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ends.

  When the determination in step S163 is “YES”, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S164). In this embodiment, when the maximum 10th round (probability variation symbol jackpot) or 5th round (non-probability variation symbol jackpot) is reached, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, until the ninth round (probability variation symbol jackpot) or the fourth round (non-probability variation symbol jackpot), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S165.

  When the determination in step S164 is “NO”, the main control board 24 adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S165). In other words, the number of special game rounds is counted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, the main control board 24 stores the interval time between rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in the process when returning to the special electric accessory operation start process (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S167, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H” in any of “start”, “between rounds”, and “ends” of the big hit round, but here “between rounds”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during the start of special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 15: Proceed to step S64). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S164 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings at the end (step S168). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H”. The reason for setting the special electric accessory operation flag to “00H” is that the big hit round is “finished”.

  Further, since the special electric operation status is set to “04H” (during jackpot end), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), it proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 15: step S67). become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, the main control board 24 stores the end interval time in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in a jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 20). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S170.

  Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S170). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “big hit end interval (fanfare) command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the jackpot end process (step S67) performed in the special electric utility management process will be described.

  First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S171). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S172. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO” and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  When the determination in step S171 is “YES”, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the big hit (step S172). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. Details of the setting are as described in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control board 24 performs various settings 3 at the end of the big hit. Specifically, since the special electric operation status is set to “00H” (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 15: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 15: step S63) is performed. Come on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  Finally, the main control board 24 updates the gaming state notification information (step S175). For example, when shifting to the short-time gaming state after this, the short-and-short-time notification lamp is turned on. Thereafter, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed by the main control board 24 has been described above.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process performed by the sub-control side is demonstrated. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the effect control board 25 is activated.

  First, the effect control board 25 performs an initialization process (step S181). This mainly performs various initial settings of the effect control board 25, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the effect control board 25 determines whether or not the main loop update period has come (step S182). The main loop is a process from steps S184 to S189 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S182, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, and therefore the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S183.

  When the determination in step S182 is “NO”, the effect control board 25 performs various soft random number update processing (step S183). Thereafter, the processes in steps S182 and S183 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During the period of this loop, a timer interruption process (see FIG. 22) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The effect control board 25 counts the number of interruption processes to determine whether the above 16 ms has elapsed. judge.

  When the determination in step S182 is “YES”, the effect control board 25 performs an LED data update process (step S184). As described above, steps S184 to S189 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the effect control board 25 performs a received command analysis process. In this method, the type of the received control command is analyzed, and various settings are made accordingly. For example, when the “big hit start interval command” transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 16) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the start interval. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, the effect control board 25 performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S187, the effect control board 25 performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S188.

  In step S188, the effect control board 25 performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable accessory is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 performs a noise countermeasure process (step S189). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S182, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the timer interrupt process on the sub-control side will be described. This is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 21).

  First, the effect control board 25 performs initial setting of the CPU register (step S191). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S192.

  In step S192, the effect control board 25 performs an output process. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the effect control board 25 performs an operation button input state update process. The effect control board 25 updates the input state when the operation button 13 is operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the effect control board 25 performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the volume switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  In step S195, the effect control board 25 performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. For example, the effect control board 25 transmits an effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S196, the effect control board 25 performs a motor update process. Specifically, the detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S197.

  In step S197, the effect control board 25 performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S198.

  Finally, the effect control board 25 increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S198). This is a process of incrementing the main loop update cycle work by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 21: steps S184 to S189). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

  In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 23 to FIG. 28, a plurality of (for example, four) suggestive effects that suggest the development destination are simultaneously executed during the symbol variation display.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the effect during the variable display, for example, after the reach effect (disappearance effect) that the ninja fights and loses the enemy, the sub-control means is configured such that a part of the movable accessory 37 a A first suggestion effect that descends to a position that overlaps, a second suggestion effect that displays a lightning image 401 on the liquid crystal display device 36, a third suggestion effect that displays a ninja head image 402 on the liquid crystal display device 36, and a liquid crystal display A fourth suggestion effect for displaying the operation button image 301 is simultaneously displayed on the device 36. Then, after selecting any one of the first to fourth suggestion effects, an effect (development effect) suggested by the selected suggestion effect is executed.

  Below, the detail of the 1st-4th suggestion effect mentioned above is demonstrated.

[First suggestion]
As shown in FIG. 24, the first suggestion effect is that the sub-control means moves the movable accessory 37a so as to shake in a state where a part of the movable accessory 37a is lowered to a position where it overlaps the upper portion of the liquid crystal display device 36. From this state, it is an effect that determines whether or not to develop by suggesting that there is a possibility of developing to the first development effect described later in detail.

  At the time of successful development in the first suggestion effect, the sub-control means lowers the movable accessory 37a to a position where the entire movable accessory 37a overlaps the liquid crystal display device 36 as the first development effect, and the character image “shuriken chance” 411 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and an effect of fighting by throwing a shuriken at the enemy is performed. The first development effect will be a big hit if you defeat the enemy.

  At the time of development failure in the first suggestion effect, the sub-control means raises the movable accessory 37a to an initial position where the movable accessory 37a does not overlap the liquid crystal display device 36, and displays a variable display of the symbol at the center of the liquid crystal display device 36 ( Normal production).

[Second suggestion]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the second suggestion effect, the sub-control means displays the lightning image 401 at two places on the liquid crystal display device 36, and there is a possibility that the second suggestion effect will be developed into a second development effect described later in detail. It is an effect that suggests that there is, and decides whether or not to develop.

  At the time of successful development in the second suggestion effect, the sub-control means performs an effect of displaying a number of lightning images 401 and a character image 413 “Mission Challenge” on the liquid crystal display device 36 as the second development effect. The second development effect is a big hit when a predetermined mission (for example, the operation button 13 is pushed to move the movable members 37a and 37b downward) is successful.

  At the time of development failure in the second suggestion effect, the sub-control means erases the lightning image 401 and displays a variable display of the symbol at the center of the liquid crystal display device 36.

[Third suggestion]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the third suggestion effect, the sub-control means shakes and displays the ninja head image 402 on the liquid crystal display device 36 so that the ninja head image 402 pops upward. Therefore, in detail, it is suggested that there is a possibility of development in a third development effect described later, and whether or not to develop is determined.

  At the time of the successful development in the third suggestion effect, the sub-control means displayed the ninja head image 402 and the character image 415 “Revived!” On the liquid crystal display device 36 as the third development effect, and lost once. The ninja will be resurrected and will fight the enemy again. The third development effect is a big hit when you defeat the enemy.

  At the time of development failure in the third suggestion effect, the sub-control means erases the ninja head image 402 and performs a variable display of the symbol in the center of the liquid crystal display device 36.

[4th suggestion]
In the fourth suggestive effect, as shown in FIG. 27, the sub-control means displays an image in which the dummy button images 421 are gathered so as to form the operation button image 301. From this state, the fourth control will be described in detail later. It is an effect that decides whether or not to develop, suggesting that there is a possibility that the development effect will develop.

  At the time of successful development in the fourth suggestion effect, the sub-control means, as the fourth development effect, the operation button image 301, the character image 302 “Press!”, The arrow image 303, and “Call your friend!” The character image 422 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. In the fourth development effect, when the operation button 13 is operated, a friend appears and fights against the enemy, and when the enemy is defeated, a big hit occurs.

  At the time of development failure in the fourth suggestion effect, the sub-control means deletes the operation button image 301, the character image 302, the arrow image 303, and the character image 422, and changes the design in the center of the liquid crystal display device 36. Display. In the first to fourth suggestion effects, whether the development is successful or the development failure is predetermined according to the acquired random number value.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the variation display with a predetermined random number value, the sub-control means first performs a variation effect of the decorative symbol, the left and right columns are stopped with the same symbol, and the symbol in the center column is stopped. When the reach state is variably displayed, the reach effect that the ninja loses by fighting the enemy is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as the reach effect.

  After the reach effect, the sub control means simultaneously displays the first to fourth suggestion effects (see FIG. 23).

  The sub-control means displays the first to fourth suggestion effects for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), selects one of them, and executes the selected suggestion effect. Note that which of the first to fourth suggestion effects is selected is determined in advance.

  For example, when the first suggestion effect is selected and the development succeeds in the first suggestion effect, the sub-control means moves the movable accessory 37a to a position where the entire movable accessory 37a overlaps the liquid crystal display device 36 as shown in FIG. The first development effect is executed in which the character image 411 “shuriken chance” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The sub-control means executes, on the liquid crystal display device 36, a battle effect in which a shuriken is thrown at the enemy as a first development effect. If you defeat the enemy in the first development production, it will be a big hit. Whether or not to defeat the enemy is predetermined.

  Expectations of the first to fourth development effects are different. For example, the expectation of the first development effect is 70%, the expectation of the second development effect is 10%, the expectation of the third development effect is 30%, and the expectation of the fourth development effect is 50%. For this reason, the player desires that the first development effect be executed.

  When the first to fourth suggestive effects are displayed alone, the corresponding development effects are executed. That is, when the second suggestion effect is displayed, the second development effect is executed when the development is successful. This second development effect has the lowest expectation level of 10%, and when the second suggestion effect is displayed alone, the player cannot have a sense of expectation for the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, since the first to fourth suggestion effects are displayed at the same time, any of the first to fourth development effects may be executed. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the first development effect having the highest degree of expectation is executed, and can improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the number of suggested effects to be displayed at the same time can be appropriately changed as long as the number is two or more, and the number of suggested effects by an accessory and the number of suggested effects by image display on the liquid crystal display device 36 can be appropriately changed.

  An effect that suggests two suggestive effects at the same time, an effect that suggests three suggestive effects at the same time, and an effect that suggests four suggestive effects at the same time may be executed according to the situation. In this case, the degree of expectation may be higher as the number of suggested effects to be suggested at the same time is larger.

  Further, the first to fourth suggestion effects may be suggested so as to overlap when viewed from the player. In this case, the suggested suggestion effect to be selected may be the foreground.

  Alternatively, the first to fourth suggestive effects may be suggested in order, and finally all suggested effects may be suggested (FIG. 23). In this case, the suggested presentation to be selected may be suggested first.

[Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the specific display, the inappropriate display, and the relevance (similar elements) that appear during the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the production of the pachinko machine 1, there is basically no “inappropriate display” that is or may be contrary to public order and morals, but “appropriate display” is similar to the “specific display” in appearance, name and concept. May be performed.

  Numbers 1 to 3 in the figure are displays belonging to the category “sexual expression”. For example, there is no problem even if images and moving images of a woman wearing a yukata or the like are displayed as an example, an example of appropriate display (corresponding to “normal display” of the present invention) is given as an example. On the other hand, images and videos of “women in underwear” are cited as examples of inappropriate display that may be against public order and morals.

  In such a case, the specific display is “swimsuit woman” which is similar in appearance to “underwear woman”. In addition, although images and videos of “swimming women” can be displayed, an excuse for exchanging the contents of the specific display is displayed (details will be described later).

  Next, numbers 4 to 6 are displays belonging to the category “violent expression”. For example, in the production of martial arts, there is no problem even if a moving image in which “sweat” is scattered is shown as an example of appropriate display. On the other hand, a moving image in which “blood” is scattered is cited as an example of inappropriate display that may be against public order and morals.

  In such a case, the specific display is “yellow liquid” which is similar in appearance to “blood”. Here too, the excuse is displayed to explain “yellow liquid”.

  Next, numbers 7 to 10 are displays belonging to the category “criminal expression”. For example, there is no problem even if the character “victim” during the production is displayed. On the other hand, the character “dead” is cited as an example of inappropriate display that may be against public order and morals.

  In such a case, the specific display is “* person” that is similar in appearance to “dead”. Note that “* person” is a display in which the “dead” portion of the character “dead” is blurred, and “dead” is explained by an excuse display.

  Numbers 11 to 14 are displays belonging to the category “others”. For example, the character “Ghost ghost” is displayed as an example of appropriate display because there is no problem even if it is displayed. On the other hand, the “mine mark” consisting of a skull and two bones is cited as an example of an inappropriate display that may violate public order and morals.

  In such a case, the specific display is “skull” which is similar in appearance to the “mine mark”. It is preferable that “skull” is not too real, and an excuse is displayed together to explain the meaning of “skull” (see FIG. 32).

  Heretofore, examples of specific display similar to the inappropriate display and the appearance have been shown, but the specific display may be similar to the inappropriate display in terms of naming and idea. For example, “soul” is an example of the specific display similar in concept to the “demon” of inappropriate display (see FIG. 30).

  In addition, the inappropriate display and the specific display may be the same. For example, “most horrible” of number 13 may be contrary to public order and morals when displayed together with images of ghosts and zombies, but the specific display is the “most horrible” same as inappropriate display. “Most fear” is a coined word, but its meaning is explained by excuses.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, FIG. 31, the example of the effect performed with the pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 30 shows changes in symbols performed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 in the normal gaming state. First, FIG. 30A shows a state in which the three decorative symbols 158 are stopped. On the lower side of the display screen, a hold display 159 (current hold number 2) and characters “XXX Stage” related to the background in the normal gaming state are displayed.

  Thereafter, the three decorative symbols 158 are started, and the next fluctuation starts. FIG. 30B shows a state in which the decorative symbol 158 on the left side has stopped and a bill 160 has appeared above the display screen. In the hold display 159, the hold number is decreased by 1, and the hold number is 1. Thereafter, the display is switched to the display of FIG.

  FIG. 30 (c) shows a state in which the decorative symbol 158 on the left and right stops, the symbol “7” is reached, and a girl character appears. Further, the bill 160 appearing in FIG. 30B is stopped near the center of the display area. As shown in the drawing, since the character “soul”, which has been given as an example of the specific display, is displayed on the bill 160, an excuse display 161 for exchanging this appears.

  The dialect display 161 is displayed in the corner of the display area that hardly overlaps the decorative symbol 158 or the character. FIG. 30 (d) shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the dialect display 161 of FIG. 30 (c). In the dialect display 161, as a specific display of “soul”, the explanation is “The spirit is the soul of a person who has not been left behind and has not yet been made Buddha”. As a result, the player is fully considered with respect to the display of “soul”, so that there is less risk of violating public order and morals.

  When the bill 160 appears on the display screen, the player may be able to visually recognize the specific display, but the specific display is not so noticeable at this point. Therefore, at this time, the excuse display 161 does not appear yet. Then, after the bill 160 has moved to the vicinity of the center of the display screen, that is, to a prominent position, the excuse display 161 appears. By performing such display control, an excuse for the specific display can be impressed on the player.

  Next, FIG. 31 shows an example in which the display changes from an appropriate display (corresponding to “normal display” of the present invention) to a specific display during the change of the symbol.

  First, FIG. 31 (a) shows a state in which, after three decorative symbols 158 are started, the decorative symbol 158 on the left side is stopped, and a bill 160 appears above the display screen. Also, below the display screen, a hold display 159 (current hold number 1) and characters “XXX Stage” related to the background in the normal gaming state are displayed. Thereafter, the display is switched to the display of FIG.

  FIG. 31B shows a state where the left and right decorative symbols 158 are stopped and the symbol “6” is reached. Further, the bill 160 appearing in FIG. 31A is stopped near the center of the display screen. As shown in the figure, on the bill 160, the characters “Spirit”, which has been given as an example of appropriate display, are displayed. In addition, a “pseudo” mark that is often used in the case of pseudo continuous fluctuation appears at a position adjacent to the bill 160. Therefore, the player predicts that the stopped decorative symbol 158 is restarted thereafter. Thereafter, the display is switched to the display of FIG.

  FIG. 31C shows a state in which the three decorative symbols 158 are restarted. The bill 160 is restarted by horizontal rotation. In addition, since the pseudo continuous variation is performed in one symbol variation, the number of holds remains unchanged. Thereafter, the display is switched to the display of FIG.

  FIG. 31D shows a state in which the left and right decorative symbols 158 are stopped, the symbol “7” is reached, and a girl character appears. As shown in the drawing, since the character of “soul”, which has been given as an example of the specific display, is displayed on the bill 160 ′ of this time, an excuse display 161 for exchanging this appears.

  As described above, when the appropriate display is changed to the specific display in the display screen, the excuse display 161 is naturally not displayed while the appropriate display is displayed, and the excuse display is displayed after the appropriate display is changed to the specific display. Make it appear. Thereby, an excuse for the specific display can be transmitted to the player at an appropriate timing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, another embodiment of a specific display and an excuse display will be described.

  First, FIG. 32 is an example in which the specific display is a figure. As shown in the figure, the left and right decorative symbols 158 are stopped and the symbol “8” is reached, and the bill 160 is stopped at the center of the display area as shown in the symbols.

  The bill 160 has a "skull" figure and the word "opportunity!", But the "skull" part is similar in appearance to the "mine mark" that was an example of inappropriate display. To do. Therefore, the excuse indication 161 for exchanging this appears. Thus, the specific display may be a figure or a combination of a figure and a character.

  Next, FIG. 33 is an example in which specific display is performed during a special game (big hit game). In particular, this is an example of a gameable ball game machine in which a game ball is won in a specific area in a special round.

  At the start of the special round (here, the sixth round), in the area 162 above the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, a plurality of “right-handed →” characters are scrolled to the right. During the special game, because the player makes a right-handed specification, this is indicated.

  In the area 163 in the upper left of the display area, the current number of big hit rounds is displayed. In this example, “Round 06” is displayed. On the other hand, in the areas 164 and 165 at the upper right of the display area, the number of acquired balls (“00520 ball”) and the number of consecutive resorts (“01th time”) are displayed, respectively.

  In addition, in the area 166, an image of an attacker for winning the game ball and a comment “Aim here!” Of the girl character are displayed, and the player surely aims at the attacker and launches the game ball during the special round. Encourage you to. In the lower right area 167 of the display area, a number indicating a big hit symbol (decorative symbol) is displayed.

  In addition, since the character “soul” is displayed in front of the girl character, the excuse display 161 is displayed at the bottom of the display area. During the special game, various information as shown in the areas 162 to 167 is displayed. Therefore, the excuse display 161 is displayed with smaller characters than in the normal game state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, an example of a button effect performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. This button effect is an effect in which an operation opportunity of the operation button 13 is given once during the change display of the symbol.

  FIG. 34 shows a notice effect that improves the willingness of the player to operate the operation button 13 by first showing the final effect mode. Normally, in the notice effect where a window appears a plurality of times, the window is gradually changed from a small window to a large window, or gradually to a color frame with a high expectation degree of big hit. However, in this notice effect, the opposite is done.

  Soon after the change display of symbols (not shown) starts, a large window 170 including a girl's picture and a message “What to do !?” appears as shown in FIG. In the window 170, a plurality of “most feared” characters, which are examples of specific display, are displayed.

  Although the word “most feared” is unlikely to be contrary to public order and morals, it is better to explain it because it is a coined word. Therefore, the excuse display 161 appears to explain its contents. Thereafter, the display is switched to FIG.

  This time, a small window 171 appears, but a picture of a girl in a different pose and a message “disgusting premonition” are displayed. Here, a plurality of characters “fear” are displayed in the window 171, but they are not contrary to public order and morals and are not coined words, and therefore will not be described.

  Further, when time elapses, the display is switched in the order of FIG. 34 (c) and FIG. 34 (d). The window 172 in FIG. 34C is smaller than the window 171 in FIG. 34B, and the window 173 in FIG. 34D is smaller than the window 172 in FIG. Also, the girl's picture gradually loses its power. The above is called a candidate display period, which is a period for showing the contents of the notice effect first and attracting the player's interest.

  Thereafter, the display is switched to FIG. Here, the operation button image 301, the finger mark 174, and the meter 175 are displayed together with the message “Press and hold the button!”. In this state, the window 173 shown in FIG.

  And when a player starts operation of the operation button 13, it will switch to FIG.34 (f). Here, since the window 172 is slightly larger than the window 173, the player expects the windows to appear in the reverse order as initially shown. Since the player is pressing the operation button 13 for a long time, the finger mark 174 is displayed by pressing the operation button image 301.

  Further, when time elapses, the display is switched in the order of FIG. 34 (g) and FIG. 34 (h). In FIG. 34 (g), the same window 171 as in FIG. 34 (b) appears, and in FIG. 34 (h), the same window 170 as in FIG. 34 (a) appears. Thereafter, the symbol is displayed again, and finally the variation of the symbol is stopped (not shown).

  The period of FIG. 34 (e) to FIG. 34 (h) in the latter half of the production is called a button operation period, and the announcement production gradually changes in response to the long press of the operation button 13. In this notice effect, the player's willingness to operate the operation buttons 13 can be enhanced by first showing an image or frame with a high expectation level for jackpot.

  When the long press of the operation button 13 is stopped in the middle, it is desirable to stop the change of the production mode at that time so as not to advance or retreat. Of course, you may make it reverse. When the operation is stopped, the final effect mode may be displayed after the operation effective period elapses.

  If all of them are shown from the beginning, the interest may be reduced, so that the effects of the candidate display period and the button operation period may not match. Further, by setting the candidate display period to be shorter than the button operation period, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing much as soon as the symbol variation display starts.

  In addition to this, a surprise may be prepared in which only the final window is changed, or one window is added to make a premium character appear. Further, in the candidate display period, it may be merely suggested how many stages will be changed in the future.

  A plurality of effects described above may be combined.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a swing-type gaming machine, a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed gaming machine, and the like. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12c Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Operation button 14 Direction key part 15 Fan 16 Back mechanism board 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery apparatus 20 Door opening sensor 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Production control board 25a Production control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power supply board 28a Power supply Substrate case 29 Discharge control substrate 29a Discharge control substrate case 30 Firing control substrate 31 Volume switch 33 Stage member 34a Center ornament 34b Left corner ornament 34c Right corner ornament 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display device 37a, 37b Movable accessory 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c First starting winning port sensor 38d Second starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39c Large winning port sensor 40 Normal symbol Start gate 40c start gate passage sensor 41 windmill 42 general winning port 42c general winning port sensor 43a special symbol display device 43b normal symbol display device 44 guide rail 44a outer guide rail 44b inner guide rail 45 firing passage 46 return ball prevention piece 47 out Sphere collection port 48 Ball gathering part 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor

Claims (5)

A lottery means for drawing whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player;
Production display means capable of executing a predetermined production on the display screen;
An effect control means capable of controlling the effect, and a gaming machine comprising:
The production control means displays at least the specific display when displaying on the display screen a specific display that is the same or similar to at least one of the appearance, the name, and the idea, which may be contrary to public order and morals. A gaming machine that displays an excuse for giving an excuse for the excuse. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the production control means moves and displays the specific display on the display screen,
Before the specific display moves to a predetermined position on the display screen, without displaying the excuse display,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific indication is displayed after moving to a predetermined position on the display screen. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The production control means displays a normal display that is not similar to any of the inappropriate display and appearance, name, and concept, and when changing to the specific display on the display screen,
While the normal display is displayed, the excuse display is not displayed,
The gaming machine displaying the excuse display after changing from the normal display to the specific display. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game machine characterized in that the specific display is a display of characters, figures or a combination thereof. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the excuse is an explanatory text using characters.