JP2018149238A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the amusement of a timing at which a state of operation means is changed in a notification presentation for making a notification of advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.SOLUTION: At a first timing when a life gauge becomes zero (0), a state of a push button 120 is controlled from a normal state to a vibration state. After a pounding effective period and an indispensable vibration period have passed, the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state. After becoming the normal state at a second timing to hit an enemy, the push button 120 is controlled in the vibration state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that changes the operating means that can be operated by the player to vibrate in the case of the notification effect of notifying the big hit gaming state which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player ( Patent Document 1).

JP2015-54041A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, there is room for improvement in the timing of changing the state of the operation means during the notification effect informing the advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the interest of timing for changing the state of the operation means in the case of a notification effect informing an advantageous state advantageous to the player. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Notification effect execution means (such as the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing a notification effect (battle effect or the like) for notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state;
Operation means (push button 120, etc.) that can be operated by the player;
State control means (such as the production control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling the state of the operation means to a first state (normal state or the like) and a second state (vibration state or the like),
The state control means changes the state of the operation means from the first state (normal state or the like) at a first timing after the notification effect is started (first timing when the life gauge is 0 shown in FIG. 13 or the like). The second state (vibration state etc.) is controlled, and after the specific period has elapsed (after the continuous hitting effective period and essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13 etc.), the second state (vibration state etc.) is changed to the first state ( The second state (vibration state, etc.) at the second timing (second timing, etc. hitting the enemy shown in FIG. 13) after the control to the first state (normal state, etc.). Control.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the timing of changing the state of the operation means in the case of the notification effect that notifies the advantageous state advantageous to the player. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by a combination of the notification effect and the timing for setting the operation means to the second state.

(2) The gaming machine of (1),
It further comprises launching operation means (hit ball operation handle 5 etc.) operated to fire a game medium (game ball etc.),
The second state (vibration state or the like) is a state in which the operation means vibrates (a state in which the push button 120 vibrates or the like)
The vibration of the operation means is transmitted to the firing operation means (the vibration of the push button 120 is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be further enhanced by a combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the launch operation means.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2),
It further comprises display means (effect display device 9 etc.) capable of displaying an image,
The notification effect executing unit is configured to perform the operation of the operation unit at the first timing when the mode of the image displayed on the display unit is the first mode (such as a mode in which the life gauge 99 illustrated in FIG. 14C is 0). When the state becomes the second state (vibration state or the like), it is notified that the advantageous state is controlled (as shown in FIG. 14C), the push button is pushed at the timing when the enemy life gauge 99 becomes zero. 120 will be a big hit by vibrating, etc.)
The state control unit is configured to perform the second timing when the mode of the image displayed on the display unit is a second mode different from the first mode (such as a mode of hitting an enemy shown in FIG. 14E). The state of the operating means is controlled to the second state (vibration state or the like).

  According to such a structure, after notifying that it will be in an advantageous state, it is suitably informed that it is controlled to the advantageous state by setting the second state in accordance with the development of the effect of the notification effect. The production effect can be further enhanced.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The specific period (such as the continuous hitting effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13) is a period that varies according to the operation status of the operating means (the continuous hitting effective period shown in FIG. 13 is variable within a maximum of 10 seconds. For example,
The predetermined period after being controlled to the second state at the second timing is an invariable period in which the operating means is in the second state for a certain period of time (as shown in FIG. 13, hitting an enemy) The period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing is a non-variable period of 5 seconds).

  According to such a structure, the range of production can be expanded by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

(5) The gaming machine of (4),
The period controlled to the second state is different between the specific period and the predetermined period (as shown in FIG. 13, the period vibration state in which the vibration period after the first timing has elapsed and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds is combined. And the vibration state is controlled for a period of 5 seconds after the second timing elapses),
The state control means controls the state of the operation means from the second state to the first state after the lapse of the predetermined period, and controls to the second state at a third timing after entering the first state. (As shown in FIG. 13, after the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state, and is controlled to the vibration state at the third timing of the victory display after becoming the normal state. etc),
The notification effect executing means notifies that the operation means is controlled to the advantageous state when the state of the operation means becomes the second state at the third timing (the state of the push button 120 is vibrated at the third timing). For example, it is informed that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cause the performance to be suitably executed by a combination of controlling the operation means to the second state and the period and timing for controlling the operation state to the second state. Moreover, it can alert | report suitably that it is controlled to an advantageous state.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5),
The display means can display an operation promotion image (button image 98 or the like) that prompts an operation to the operation means,
The state control means controls the state of the operation means to the second state in relation to the display of the operation promotion image at the first timing (as shown in FIG. 14 (c)). In this case, the push button 120 is repeatedly struck while the button image 98 is displayed to control the push button 120 to a vibration state, etc.), and the operation promoting image is not displayed at the second timing. The state is controlled to the second state (as shown in FIG. 14E, the push button 120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 98 at the second timing, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cause the performance to be suitably executed by a combination of controlling the operating means to the second state and displaying the operation promoting image.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an upper accessory. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between a notice production and the mode of a button. It is production drawing which shows the relationship between the notification production | presentation and the aspect of a button. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the operation presentation control timing regarding the self-strike and the automatic continuous strike in the specific repeated strike production.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any game machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in).

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan of the main body of the lower pan and the like. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a push button 120 and a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Here, when a notification effect or the like to be described later is executed, an effect in which the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 vibrates is executed by the vibrator motor 126. Further, the vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5. In this way, the effect of the presentation can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5. Note that a mechanism for generating vibration of the vibrator motor 126 and the like may be provided in the vicinity of the hitting ball operating handle 5 (or in the hitting ball operating handle 5) so that the vibration is transmitted to the hitting ball operating handle 5.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

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

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number). , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined hold storage display unit, the hold storage number can be specified as the hold storage display by, for example, the number of display of the predetermined image, by displaying the hold storage image (one hold storage image corresponding to each hold storage information, Is specified). In this way, by providing the summation pending storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In each of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed.

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

  Also, at the upper part of the game frame, a first upper accessory 29L as a movable body that can be protruded from the game frame by rotating with respect to a shaft 290 (see FIG. 2) provided on the game frame, a second upper part An accessory 29R is provided. The first upper combination 29L on the left side from the player can be rotated by a first upper combination motor 30L (see FIG. 4), and the second upper combination 29R on the right side from the player. Can be rotated by the second upper accessory motor 30R (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be collectively referred to as an upper accessory.

  The rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R can be adjusted stepwise. A first upper LED 29A is provided inside the first upper accessory 29L, and emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L. A second upper LED 29B is provided inside the second upper accessory 29R, and emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper accessory 29R. Thus, since the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to prevent complication of control of the light emitting means.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper accessory. FIG. 2 shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side as viewed from the player. The rotation angle of the first upper combination 29L and the second upper combination 29R can be adjusted stepwise with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in four stages of 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees. The operation of the upper accessory is controlled by the production control microcomputer 100. For example, when the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper combination operates from 0 degrees to 45 degrees during the execution of the upper combination effect described later. The object returns to the first 0 degree position. Further, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 so as to emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory.

  FIG. 2A shows a state when the upper angle is set to 0 degree, which is a rotation angle at which the upper accessory does not protrude at all with respect to the game frame. In FIG. 2A, since the rotation angle of the upper character is set to 0 degree, the upper character does not operate, and the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. There is nothing. In addition, you may perform the effect that the light from 1st upper LED29A and 2nd upper LED29B leaks from the clearance gap between game frames. Further, when the rotation angle of the upper accessory is 0 degree, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B may be controlled not to emit light.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 45 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player, but even if the luminance is the same, the light reaching the player is less than that at 60 degrees or 90 degrees because the light emitting surface is small. And few. FIG. 2 (c) shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 60 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, more light reaches the player from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B than in the case of 45 degrees.

  FIG. 2 (d) shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle at which it projects most with respect to the game frame. At this time, since the light emitting surface becomes the largest, most light reaches from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B.

  As shown in FIG. 2, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated by adjusting the rotation angle of the upper accessory steplessly.

  Here, in FIGS. 2B to 2D, the operation speed of the upper accessory is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory. Specifically, the rotational speed of the upper action increases in the order of 45 degrees <60 degrees <90 degrees. In this way, by changing the rotation speed depending on the rotation angle of the upper character, it is possible to share the effect time of the effect executed when the upper character is operated.

  FIG. 3 is a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 3, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probability variable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. In FIG. 4, the payout control board 37 and the like are also shown. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output. Since the production control CPU 101 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 102 in the production control microcomputer 100, the production control microcomputer 100 (or production control CPU 101) executes (or below). Specifically, the processing means that the production control CPU 101 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the effect control board 80.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. The effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory 12 by driving the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the first upper accessory motor 30L to operate the first upper accessory 29L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 drives the second upper accessory motor 30R to operate the second upper accessory 29R via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control of the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B provided on the upper part of the game frame via the lamp driver board 35. The effect control CPU 101 does not perform the same control for the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R, but may perform different controls. For example, the rotation angle and the light amount of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be changed separately. Moreover, you may perform the production | generation which makes the 1st upper part 29L and the 2nd upper part 29R operate | move alternately, or makes it light alternately.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 5 shows a random number type, an update range, a usage, and an addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 6 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory (also referred to as the first holding memory) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 6 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variation display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6B, there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6C is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability big hit” (hit type determination) Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot symbol having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. To do. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

  In FIG. 7, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table in FIGS. 7A to 7D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to various types for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 7, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 7 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (the big win becomes the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach). (Possibility) is high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is an expectation degree (a ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the number of hits is 60 times, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation (proportion of probability variation) for shifting to the probability variation state.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the loss determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that the variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds.

  In the table of “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” in the table of FIG. 7, the function as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” is shown. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, there are a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 7, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as a variation pattern determination table unit that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “first super reach”. “4 Super Reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values of 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination values assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern of “first super reach (50 seconds)” is set.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-short-time state, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 7A is selected. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 7B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 7A and 7B, the reach ratio is constant when the normal state is deviated and when the short time state is deviated regardless of the number of holds.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit judgment table of FIG. 7D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table of FIG. 7B, the variation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 7A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach production (the ratio of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is out of reach. The performance can increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 7D selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 7C selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) that is transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initialization by RAM clear). Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at the time of restart due to a power failure that is not RAM clear). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a combined pending storage number designation command indicating the combined pending storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number designation command is issued at the time of starting winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when a start opening switch passing process described later is executed). And sent to the production control microcomputer 100. Also, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the time of starting the variable display (for example, when executing the special symbol variable display in-process described later). Note that the combined pending storage designation command and the pending storage count subtraction designation command may be used together. For example, a combined reserved memory number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the number of reserved memories after subtraction. In addition, the command which can specify the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is transmitted instead of the combined reserved memory number, and the production control microcomputer 100 transmits the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. May be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is won at the start winning, and which judgment value range is the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number. . Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the start of symbol variation.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, it is called a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command. A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and total pending storage number designation command are received. A storage area for storing data that can identify received commands is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “second” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Etc.), a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter is generated (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707). Thereafter, an upper character setting process for setting an operation mode of the upper character attached to the upper part of the game frame is executed (S708). Then, the process returns to S702. The upper character setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 101 after the processes of S701 to S707 after the power is turned on, and the first upper character 29L and the second upper character 29R attached to the upper part of the game frame. This is a process of setting the rotation angle (opening / closing angle). A plurality of stages (for example, 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, etc.) are provided for the rotation angle of the upper accessory, and one angle arbitrarily selected from them can be set.

  Here, in the initial state (when power is turned on for the first time or when power is turned on by RAM clear), the angle at which the rotation angle of the upper accessory does not protrude more than 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle that most protrudes with respect to the game frame. It is controlled to be (for example, 45 degrees). In this way, even if the adjustment is not performed, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object.

  The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper accessory is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 55 is cleared and the initial operation of each accessory is executed as an initial operation for checking the operation. When performing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not each accessory is present at the initial position in the detection signal from the accessory sensor serving as a detecting means provided near each accessory. To do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 55, the upper character is not set. Therefore, when the initialization control command 101 shown in FIG. 8 is received, the production control CPU 101 determines that it is the upper character setting period and does not receive the initialization specification command (power failure recovery specification). When the command is received), it is determined that it is not the upper accessory setting period.

  In the upper combination setting process, the rotation angle and rotation speed of the first upper combination 29L and the second upper combination 29R are set according to the set angle, so that the axis 290 provided in the game frame It is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with other objects such as a game frame of another gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine or a data lamp disposed on the upper side while operating the upper playing which rotates relative to the gaming machine. .

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the effect devices such as the first upper character 29L, the second upper character 29R, and the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-read effect process (S700) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a jackpot, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the jackpot may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the fluctuation display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

[Notification production]
Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a notification effect for notifying that the effect control CPU 101 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, is executed. The notification effect is a battle effect in which a character wins when a character fights and an enemy character wins an enemy character, and a story in which a predetermined story continues to reach the final stage There is an effect, a character effect that is notified that a predetermined character will be a big hit. The notification effect may be provided with other effects, and a plurality of types of each effect may be provided.

  Below, a battle effect is demonstrated concretely also among notification effects. Also, in the battle effect, it is determined that a win result is obtained when the teammate character wins, and a display result is displayed when the teammate character is defeated (the enemy character wins). Hereinafter, in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, a case where the teammate character wins a big win will be described. In addition, such a notification effect such as a battle effect is executed during the probability variation state. Note that the notification effect may be executed not in the certain change state but in the normal game state.

[About button mode]
When the battle effect is executed, the state of the push button 120 (hereinafter also simply referred to as a button) as an operation means that can be operated by the player by the effect control CPU 101 changes. The effect control CPU 101 causes the push button 120 to change the state of the push button 120 between the first state and the second state by controlling the vibrator motor 126. The first state indicates a normal state in which the push button 120 is stopped, and the second state indicates a vibration state in which the push button 120 is vibrating. During the battle effect, the state of the push button 120 changes between a general state and a vibration state. For example, in the battle effect, three timings of a first timing, a second timing, and a third timing are provided as timings at which the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state.

[Relationship between notification effect and button mode]
FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the notification effect and the button mode. The battle effect as the notification effect is executed at a timing after the variable display is started and reach is reached. In FIG. 13, the execution timing of each effect in a battle effect and the mode of a button are shown. At time t1, which is the start timing of the battle effect, the button mode is a normal mode. The continuous hitting effective period in which the continuous hitting operation on the push button 120 from time t1 is detected effectively is set to 10 seconds at the maximum.

  When the number of times that the player has performed the continuous hitting operation within the continuous hitting effective period reaches a predetermined number, the life gauge of the enemy character becomes zero at time t2. At the first timing when the life gauge becomes 0, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state continues until time t3 when the last blow effect that gives the last blow to the enemy character is executed. Even if the number of repeated hitting operations does not reach the predetermined number within the consecutive hit effective period or when the repeated hitting operation is not executed, the push button is pressed for 3 seconds as an essential vibration period from 3 seconds before the last blow effect. 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state.

  The push button 120 that has been in a vibration state is controlled to be in a normal state for 2 seconds after time t3. Thereafter, at the second timing when the attack hits the enemy at time t4, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. Here, the period from time t3 of the last blow effect to time t4 until the attack hits the enemy is an operation valid period in which the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected. Even if the player's movement is detected during the operation valid period, the state of the push button 120 does not become a vibration state, but becomes a vibration state at the second timing when an attack hits an enemy on the effect screen. If the push button 120 is not operated during the operation valid period, the screen is switched from FIG. 14D to FIG. 14E at time t4 and the push button 120 is in a vibrating state. Such a vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from time t4. Thereafter, at the timing when the enemy falls at time t5, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds from time t5.

  Thereafter, at the third timing when the victory display at time t6 is displayed, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from time t6. By controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the timing of the victory display at time t6, it is notified again that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Then, the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state (not shown) at the stop timing of the variable display at time t7. In addition, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state after time t7.

  As described above, the push button 120 changes at various timings during the battle effect, which is one of the notification effects for notifying the big hit game state, which is a game state advantageous for the player. It is possible to improve the interest of changing the timing. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is in the vibration state.

  Further, the period during which the vibration state is controlled is different after the first timing has elapsed and after the second timing has elapsed. Therefore, the effect can be suitably executed by a combination of controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period for controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state.

  In addition, among the repeated hitting effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13, the repeated hitting effective period is a period that is variable within a maximum of 10 seconds. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of hitting the enemy is an invariable period of 5 seconds. Thus, in the battle effect, the range of the effect can be widened by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the vibration state is controlled to a period vibration state in which the vibration period after the first timing elapses and the essential vibration period 3 seconds, and is controlled to the vibration state for a period of 5 seconds after the second timing elapses. . Further, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the vibration period of 5 seconds has elapsed from the second timing, and is controlled to the vibration state at the third timing of the victory display after becoming the normal state. In addition, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by a combination of controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period and timing for controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state. Further, it can be suitably notified that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, the relationship between the notification effect described in FIG. 13 and the mode of the button will be described with reference to the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the battle effect as the notification effect is executed. FIG. 14 is an effect drawing showing the relationship between the notification effect and the button mode. As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14H, battle effects are executed in this order, and times t1 to t7 show the effect screens at timings corresponding to times t1 to t7 in FIG. 14A to 14H are diagrams showing the state of the push button 120 on each effect screen.

  In the effect display device 9, when the variable display is executed, the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 is started at the center of the screen. When the battle effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the effect symbols are in the reach display mode (the display mode in which the left and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol and the medium effect symbol is changing). At this timing, the effect symbols 91 to 93 move to the screen corners and are reduced and displayed, and the battle effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the battle effect is started at time t1, the teammate character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear, and a character specifying the battle effect such as “battle” is displayed. . In addition, a life gauge 99 that displays the level of the life (durability) of the enemy character 95 is displayed on the right side of the screen. In addition, as an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player, a button image 98 simulating the push button 120 is displayed, and a continuous hitting operation is executed with the characters “continuous hitting” corresponding to the button image 98. It is suggested to do. The mode of the push button 120 when the battle effect is started is in a normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (b), the teammate character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 when the push sensor detects the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 within the operation effective period (10 seconds). Is executed. And the life gauge 99 of the enemy character 95 decreases with the attack of the friendly character 94. The mode of the push button 120 during the continuous hitting effective period is a normal state. The life is reduced by a small number of operations (for example, two times) at the beginning of the effective period, but the life is not decreased unless a large number of operations (for example, three times) are operated repeatedly as the effective period comes later. You can do it. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the life gauge 99 will be set to 0 immediately by continuous striking operation.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14C, the life gauge 99 becomes 0 at time t2 when the hitting operation reaches a specified number of times (for example, 30 times). Further, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, an effect is performed in which the enemy character 95 jumps up by the teammate character 94 attacking. When the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. When the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the first timing in which the life gauge 99 shown in FIG. The push button 120 continuously vibrates for the remaining period of the continuous hitting effective period and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds. If the continuous hitting operation is not executed within the effective period shown in FIG. 14B, or if the repeated hitting operation has not reached the specified number of times within the effective period, FIG. It becomes the screen of. And in the timing which became the screen of FIG.14 (c), the aspect of the push button 120 changes from a normal state to a vibration state for 3 second which is an essential vibration period.

  At time t3 after the lapse of the essential vibration period of 3 seconds, the last blow effect shown in FIG. 14 (d) is executed. In the last blow effect, it is suggested that an operation of pressing the push button 120 once with the characters “one blow” corresponding to the button image 98 together with the characters “decide with one blow” is performed. The mode of the push button 120 during the blow effect is in a normal state. When the push button 120 is pressed during the blow effect, the effect that the teammate character 94 showers the enemy character 95 with the last blow is executed (not shown). For 2 seconds when the final blow effect is executed, the mode of the push button 120 is maintained in the normal state.

  At time t4 shown in FIG. 14 (e) when the last blow hits the enemy, an effect that the screen shines intensely is executed, and the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At this time, the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, but the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. After that, at time t5 after the vibration state has elapsed for 5 seconds, an effect that the enemy character 95 falls is executed. At this time, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds. The button image 98 may be displayed at the timing of time t4.

  After the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state for 3 seconds at time t5, as shown in FIG. 14G, a victory display screen is displayed indicating that the teammate character has won a piece and won the enemy character. The At this time, the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, but the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. It is notified again that a big hit will be made by such a victory display and a vibration state. Then, after the vibration state continues for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop changing display with the combination of the jackpot display results at the center of the screen. At the timing when the variable display is stopped, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (c), it is notified that the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy life gauge 99 becomes 0, resulting in a big hit. In addition, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at a timing at which the enemy is hit as shown in FIG. If it does in this way, after notifying that it will be a big hit game state, push button 120 will be in a vibration state according to the effect development of a battle production further. Therefore, it can be suitably notified that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the effect effect of the battle effect can be further enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, at the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state without displaying the button image 98. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by combining the push button 120 with the vibration state and the button image 98.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14C, 14E, and 14G, since the state of the push button 120 changes to the vibration state corresponding to the effect executed on the screen, the execution timing of the effect and the vibration The pleasantness when the game is executed can be improved by the timing of changing to the state. In addition, it is possible to produce a sharp effect by the execution timing of the effect and the timing of changing to the vibration state.

  In addition, you may provide LED as a light emission means inside the push button 120 as an operation means. Then, the production control CPU 101 may control the push button 120 to the vibration state and control the light emission of the LED. For example, in the normal state of FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14D, the LED is controlled to emit white or red (white is a normal color, red is a color that prompts button operation, etc.). In the vibration states of (c), (e), and (g), it may be notified that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state by performing control to cause the LED to emit rainbow colors in accordance with the vibration. Thus, interest can be improved by making the light emission mode of the light emitting means different depending on the vibration state of the operating means. Note that the timing of vibration and light emission is not necessarily the same, and the timing of vibration and light emission may be different depending on the degree of expectation of big hit.

  Next, a table for determining the content of the notification effect and a flowchart when the battle effect is executed will be described.

  FIG. 15 shows a notification effect determination table. In the notification effect determination table, it is determined whether the content of the notification effect is a battle effect, a story effect, or a character effect. The notification effect determination table includes the jackpot notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A and the off-time notification effect determination table of FIG. 15B. These notification effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  The jackpot notification effect determination table in FIG. 15A is used when it is determined that the variation display result of the current variation display is the jackpot display result. On the other hand, the notification notification determination table at the time of losing in FIG. 15B is used when it is determined that the variation display result of the current variation display is to be the detachment display result.

  In the notification effect determination tables of FIGS. 15A and 15B, a total of 100 numerical values for the notification effect determination random number SR <b> 2 (value range of 0 to 99) are determined as battle effects and story effects. Are assigned to determine the character production. In FIG. 15, SR2 indicates the number of random values assigned to each effect.

  In the big hit notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A, data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of “character effect <story effect <battle effect” is set according to the value of random number SR2 for notification effect determination. Yes. 15B, data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of “character effect> story effect> battle effect” is set according to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the notification effect. Has been.

  By setting the data as shown in FIG. 15, the contents of the effect are determined so that the selection ratio of “Character effect <Story effect <Battle effect” is larger and smaller at the time of big hit than at the time of loss. Therefore, the big hit expectation increases in the order of “character production <story production <battle production”.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 101 in the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  The production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in a certain change state (S901). In S901, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability variation state based on whether or not the probability variation state designation command is in the reception command buffer. The effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S902 if the current gaming state is in the certainty change state (Y in S901). On the other hand, if the current game state is not in the probable change state (N in S901), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed with the current change (S908), and ends the process.

  In S902, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is super reach. When the variation executed this time is super reach (Y in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines the notification effect to be executed based on the extracted value of SR2 extracted and the notification effect determination table based on the display result ( S903) and the process proceeds to S904. In step S903, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result of the variation to be executed this time based on the display result designation command in the reception command buffer. On the other hand, if the change executed this time is not super reach (N in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect executed with the current change (S908) and ends the process.

  In S904, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not a battle effect is executed based on the content determined in S903. When the battle effect is executed (Y in S904), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S905. On the other hand, if the battle effect is not executed (N in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed with the current fluctuation (S908) and ends the process.

  In S905, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is a big hit based on whether or not there is a display result designation command related to the big hit in the reception command buffer. When the change executed this time is a big hit (Y in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect and button mode of winning use (S906). On the other hand, if the change executed this time is not a big hit (in the case of a loss) (N in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the defeat effect and the button mode (S907). After S906 or S907, other effects to be executed with the current fluctuation are determined (S908), and the process ends.

  Although FIG. 16 shows the case where the battle effect is executed while the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the battle effect may be executed during the normal gaming state. 13 and 14, the case where the jackpot display result is obtained has been described. However, the defeat effect in the case where the display result is a losing display in S907 will be described. When the ally character is defeated, the life gauge 99 does not become 0 no matter how many consecutive hits are executed within the consecutive hit effective period after the start of the battle effect. Further, the push button 120 remains in a normal state and does not vibrate. Then, after defeating the valid period, the character “defeat” is displayed, and thereafter, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are stopped at the center of the screen by the combination of the shift display results.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, as a second embodiment, various configurations when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided will be described. The automatic continuous hitting function is, for example, as a function of the production control microcomputer 100 based on the automatic continuous hitting function based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for a first period such as 4 seconds. A function in which the detection of the operation is started and the number of operations is counted one by one every time a second period such as 1.0 second elapses, and the detection is performed as if the push button 120 is continuously hit. It is. Such an automatic continuous hitting function may be executable during the continuous hitting effective period shown in FIG.

[First modified example regarding detection of player action]
As a first modified example, when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, when the motion detection means continuously detects one operation of the player from before the detection valid period, An example will be described that further includes invalidating means for invalidating the detection of the operation.

  In the first modified example, when the automatic control function is provided in the production control microcomputer 100, the motion detection means continuously detects the operation of the player's push button 120 before the effective detection period. In such a case, an invalidation process for executing a control for invalidating the detection of the operation is executed. If such control is performed, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined performance.

[Second modification regarding detection of player movement]
As a second modification, when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, it is possible to set whether or not to detect that a player's action is continuously performed a plurality of times (setting) An example further comprising setting means (such as setting on a menu screen) will be described.

  In the second modification, when the automatic control function is provided in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, the automatic continuous function is used during a period in which the production symbol variation is not being displayed, such as a period in which a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. It is possible to execute a setting process that enables setting whether to enable or disable. If such a setting is possible, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player's action is continuously performed a plurality of times at an unintended timing and to reduce the interest in the game. Can be suppressed.

[Third Modification for Detection of Player Action]
As a third modified example, when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, when one operation of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period, the player continuously continues at different intervals depending on the situation. An example in which a plurality of player actions are detected will be described.

  In the third modification, in the case where the automatic repetitive strike function is used in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, when the operation production A and the operation production B having different production contents can be selectively executed, During execution, the number of operations by the push button 120 is incremented by 1 every time 1.0 seconds elapses during detection by auto-strike, and 0 during detection of auto-strike during execution of the motion effect B. Each time 5 seconds elapse, a process is performed that treats the number of operations by the push button 120 as being increased by one. By performing such processing, it is possible to perform an operation effect according to the situation.

[Fourth modified example regarding detection of player action]
As a fourth modified example, when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, there is further provided a determining means for determining whether or not the player's action is detected by the action detecting means when the fluctuation display is not being performed. An example will be described in which the determination means does not determine that a player is continuously performing a plurality of operations even when one operation of the player is continuously performed. To do.

  In the fourth modification, in the production control microcomputer 100, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used, the automatic continuous hitting function can be set to be valid or invalid. When the push button 120 is temporarily operated to switch between the enabled / disabled states of the automatic continuous hitting function, the push button 120 is temporarily stopped and the push button 120 is not operated again. Executes a control to restrict the continuous hitting function from being enabled or disabled. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent an unintended operation from being detected.

[Example of production control timing for auto-strike production]
Next, an example of the operation effect control timing related to the self-strike and automatic repetitive strikes in the repetitive strike effect will be described. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the operation effect control timing related to the self-strike and auto-strike in the continuous hit effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the continuous hitting effect, the valid period of the continuous hitting operation is a predetermined period from a first timing, for example, at the start of the reach state to a second timing just before the end of the variable display. (For example, 10 seconds). Such a predetermined period may be set as a continuous hitting effective period shown in FIG.

  The self-strike continuous startable period is set corresponding to the entire period of the effective period of the continuous hit operation. The automatic continuous hitting start possible period starts when a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses from the start of the period during the effective period of the continuous hitting operation, and a specific period (for example, the first half of the effective period of the continuous hitting operation). Period) The period until the elapsed time is set. Note that the automatic continuous hit start possible period may be started from the start of the period during the effective period of the continuous hit operation. As the automatic continuous hit start impossible period, a period after the automatic continuous hit start possible period during the effective period of the continuous hit operation is set.

  During the period in which the self-strike can be started, a self-strike low action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction aspect) of the effect on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the self-strike is controlled to a degree equal to or less than a predetermined degree; A self-strike high action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the self-strike is controlled to a degree higher than the predetermined degree is included. As a result, even during the same self-attack continuous start possible period, the action mode (the degree of action) of the action effect executed in response to the self-strike is different between the self-attack low-action setting period and the self-strike high action setting period. Thus, the self-strike continuous startable period is set such that the action mode of the action effect differs according to the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  Since the self-strike continuous startable period and the continuous hit operation effective period are the same, it is possible to perform self-strike operation basically at any time during the continuous hit operation effective period. Production can be performed. In the self-strike hit low action setting period during the self-attack continuous start possible period, a low-effect action effect can be executed based on the self-strike hit. In the self-strike hit high action setting period during the self-strike start possible period, a high-effect action effect can be executed based on the self-strike hit.

  In this way, the period in which the self-strike can be started is set as the self-attack low action setting period in the first half and the self-strike high action setting period in the second half, so that the action effect corresponding to the self-strike can be derived and displayed at the display timing of the fluctuation display result. The production can be linked so as to correspond to the above. For example, if the start timing of the self-strike hit is the timing during the self-attack low action setting period during the self-attack continuous start possible period, a slow action effect by the self-attack low action setting proceeds according to the self-strike hit action. Then, when the self-strike hitting action setting period is reached due to the passage of the period, an immediate action effect proceeds according to the self-strike hit, and the life display of the life gauge 99 is displayed at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result. An effect is produced in which the level is set to a value corresponding to the variable display result. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is set to “0” before the derivation display, and when the outlier display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is immediately before the derivation display. An effect of setting a specific level of “1” or higher is performed.

  In addition, if the start time of self-strike hit is the timing during the self-attack high action setting period during the self-attack continuous start possible period, depending on the self-strike start from the beginning, depending on the self-strike hit action setting, Thus, it is possible to produce an effect in which the life display level of the life gauge 99 is set to a value corresponding to the variation display result at a timing before the derivation display of the variation display result.

  During the automatic continuous hit startable period during the continuous hitting operation effective period, the degree of the action mode (life reduction) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 according to the execution of the automatic continuous hit is controlled to a constant degree. Thereby, the automatic continuous hitting possible period is set so that the action mode of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  In the automatic continuous hitting startable period, it is considered that the continuous hitting operation has been executed based on a long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer, and the automatic continuous hitting can be started. An action effect can be executed in response to repeated hitting operations. During the period when the automatic continuous hitting is not possible during the continuous hitting operation valid period, even if a long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time or longer is started, it is not considered that the continuous hitting operation has been executed, and automatic continuous hitting cannot be started. is there. During the automatic continuous hit startable period, an action effect in a certain operation mode can be executed based on the automatic continuous hit, unlike the self-strike continuous startable period.

  Thus, when the automatic continuous hit that can be started during the automatic continuous hit start possible period is executed, the action effect in the fixed action mode can be executed from the beginning to the end of the automatic continuous hit, so that Correspondingly, a certain action effect by the automatic repeated action setting is advanced, and an effect of setting the life display level of the life gauge 99 to a value corresponding to the change display result is performed at a timing before the display of the change display result is derived.

  Note that the automatic continuous hitting startable period and the self-strike hitting low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the automatic continuous hitting start non-starting period and the self-strike hitting high action setting period may be set as the same period. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, when the automatic continuous hitting startable period and the self-strike continuous low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be. In addition, the period in which automatic continuous hitting cannot be started and the self-attack continuous high action setting period may be set to different periods. In this case, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be.

In addition, you may make it provide the following structures.
(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a predetermined game,
An action detecting means (such as a push sensor 124) capable of detecting an action (such as an operation of the push button 120) by a player;
Execution of a specific effect capable of executing a specific effect (continuous hit operation effect) in response to the execution of a continuous operation in which the player performs a plurality of operations (repeated operation of the push button 120) during the detection valid period by the operation detecting means. Means (production control microcomputer 100 or the like),
The specific effect executing means is
Based on a predetermined motion (long push operation of the push button 120) different from the continuous motion by the player, the specific performance can be executed by regarding the continuous motion as being detected,
In the detection effective period, it is considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the predetermined operation until a predetermined period (automatic continuous hit start possible period in FIG. 17) elapses, and after the predetermined period elapses (automatic operation in FIG. 17). Even if the predetermined operation is started during a period in which continuous hitting is not possible, it is not considered that the continuous operation has been executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the production by considering whether or not the continuous operation is performed based on whether or not the predetermined period elapses in the detection effective period, The interest of the player can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The specific effect that can be executed by the specific effect executing means is:
A first action effect (action effect in which the level of life display on the life gauge 99 at the time of self-strike is reduced) in which an action effect corresponding to the execution of the continuous operation is performed for a predetermined display;
A second action effect (an action effect that reduces the level of life display on the life gauge 99 during auto-striking) in which an action effect corresponding to the predetermined action, which is considered to be the execution of the continuous action, with respect to the predetermined display; Including
The mode of action effect differs between the first action effect and the second effect effect (the action effect mode in which the life display level is reduced differs between self-strike and auto-strike).

  According to such a configuration, since the action mode of the action effect is different between the first action effect and the second action effect, the effect of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player is improved. Can do.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
When the specific effect execution means executes the first effect effect as the specific effect, the action effect action mode varies depending on the remaining period of the detection effective period (the remaining time of the continuous hitting operation effective period). During the shorter self-strike high action setting period, the effect mode effect mode (life display level reduction mode) is different from that during the long self-strike operation low action setting period of the longer continuous hit operation effective period. ).

  According to such a configuration, depending on the remaining period of the detection effective period, the action aspect of the action effect can be further improved, and the interest of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved. it can.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
When the specific effect executing means executes the first effect effect as the specific effect, the action scale of the effect effect increases as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases (the remaining period of the continuous hitting operation effective period) The amount of decrease in the life display level in the action effect is larger in the self-strike hitting action setting period of the shorter time compared to the self-strike hitting action setting period of the longer continuous hitting operation effective period).

  According to such a configuration, the scale of the action effect increases as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases, so that the effect of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player is improved. be able to.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (2) to (4),
When the second effect production is executed as the specific effect, the specific effect execution means has a constant action effect action mode regardless of the remaining time of the detection effective period (the action effect for automatic repeated strikes). The amount of decrease in the life display level is constant.

  According to such a configuration, variations of specific effects can be enriched, and the interest of the effects can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, as a third embodiment, a case will be described in which an upper accessory effect in which the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R operate is executed. In the upper character effect, the effect by the rotation of the upper character and the light emission of the upper character shown in FIG. 2 is executed as an effect suggesting that the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state. Further, in the upper character effect, the effect by the first pattern for notifying that the upper character operates and the upper character operates on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the upper character operate but the effect display. The display screen of the device 9 is provided with an effect based on the second pattern in which it is not notified that the upper character works.

  For example, the upper accessory effect performs a rotation operation at the rotation angle set at the first timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 in FIG. At this time, the LED provided on the upper accessory emits light. Note that, in the upper accessory effect, since the battle effect is executed on the screen of the effect display device 9, it is desirable that the effect by the second pattern is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the upper accessory effect may be a protruding position when the push button 120 is in a vibrating state, and a storage position when the push button 120 is in a normal state. In this way, it is possible to execute the effect of the upper accessory in accordance with the state of the push button 120. In the case where an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed regardless of the vibration state of the push button 120, the upper accessory may be in the protruding position from the predetermined timing until the effect with a high degree of expectation is completed. .

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, there are various timings when the state of the push button 120 is various in the battle effect which is one of the notification effects for notifying the big hit game state which is a game state advantageous to the player. It is possible to improve the interest of timing for changing the push button 120. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by the combination of the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is in the vibration state.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 13, the period during which the vibration state is controlled differs between after the first timing and after the second timing. Therefore, the effect can be suitably executed by a combination of controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period for controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 14C, at the first timing, the push button 120 is repeatedly hit while the button image 98 is displayed, thereby controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibrating state without displaying the button image 98. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by combining the push button 120 with the vibration state and the button image 98.

  (4) The vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5. In this way, the effect of the presentation can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 14 (c), it is notified that the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the enemy life gauge 99 becomes 0, and that it is a big hit. In addition, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at a timing at which the enemy is hit as shown in FIG. If it does in this way, after notifying that it will be a big hit game state, push button 120 will be in a vibration state according to the effect development of a battle production further. Therefore, it can be suitably notified that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the effect effect of the battle effect can be further enhanced.

  (6) Of the repeated hitting effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13, the repeated hitting effective period is a period that can be varied within a maximum of 10 seconds. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of hitting the enemy is an invariable period of 5 seconds. Thus, in the battle effect, the range of the effect can be widened by providing the variable period and the non-variable period.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 13, the vibration period after the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are controlled to a period vibration state, and the vibration period is controlled to a period of 5 seconds after the second timing. The Further, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the vibration period of 5 seconds has elapsed from the second timing, and is controlled to the vibration state at the third timing of the victory display after becoming the normal state. In addition, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this way, the effect can be suitably executed by a combination of controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period and timing for controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state. Further, it can be suitably notified that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 has been described as an example of operation means that can be operated by the player. However, the operation means may be other than the push button 120. For example, a button that jumps from a normal position to a protruding position with the passage of time, a button whose shape changes with the passage of time, or the like may be used. Then, at a predetermined timing, the shape may change from the normal position to the protruding position, or the shape may change from the normal state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, at the first to third timings, the state of the push button 120 is changed from the normal state in which the push button 120 does not vibrate to the vibrating state in which the push button 120 vibrates. However, the strength of the vibration state of the push button 120 may be switched at each of the first to third timings. For example, the vibration state may be changed from weak to strong at each of the first to third timings. Further, the button may emit light, the button may generate heat, or the wind may blow around the button, and the state may change at each timing.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state only when a jackpot display result is obtained. However, the push button 120 may be in a vibrating state at a plurality of timings when the display result is a loss display. For example, when an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed, a vibration state may be set even when the result is a display error.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at a plurality of timings during the battle effect of the notification effect. Such a change from the normal state to the vibration state may be executed other than a notification effect for notifying that a jackpot display result is obtained. For example, the push button 120 may change at a plurality of timings between a normal state, which is the first state, and a vibration state, which is the second state, in an effect during mere variable display. Further, the state of the push button 120 may change during the big hit game.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 does not always change from the normal state to the vibration state, but may change from the normal state to the vibration state at a predetermined rate. For example, when a big win display result is obtained by a predetermined lottery, the vibration state may be set at a higher rate than in the case of a loss display result.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 has been described. However, the timing at which the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state does not necessarily have to be the timing at which the life gauge 99 becomes zero. For example, it may change from a timing before the life gauge 99 becomes 0 to a vibration state, or may change to a vibration state at a timing after the life gauge 99 becomes 0. Further, the push button 120 may be in a vibrating state by a single pressing operation. In such a case, the vibration state may be obtained at the same time as the pressing and the timing after the pressing.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 may change from the normal state to the vibration state in accordance with the timing at which the upper accessory or the accessory 12 other than the upper accessory operates. .

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the period during which the vibration state continues from the first timing in the battle effect is the variable period, and the period during which the vibration state continues from the second timing is the non-variable period. However, both periods may be variable periods or non-variable periods, and the variable periods and non-variable periods may be interchanged.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of battle effects may be provided. For example, a plurality of teammate characters having a high degree of victory expectation may be set, and any character may be determined according to the jackpot expectation degree. Alternatively, a plurality of enemy characters having different jackpot expectations may be set, and any enemy character may be determined according to the jackpot expectation. In such a case, the timing and period when the push button is in a vibrating state may be different depending on the mode of the ally character or enemy character.

  (10) In the various controls shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop by the player When the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the operation of the button, and the combination of the symbols to be stopped is a specific symbol combination, this is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In the slot machine, a bonus such as a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), an AT for performing an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal gaming state, You may make it perform the battle effect mentioned above as an effect which shows the control to ART transferred to AT and RT.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  (12) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

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

  (16) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 9 effect display device, 98 button image, 99 life gauge, 100 effect control microcomputer, 120 push button, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
State control means capable of controlling the state of the operation means to a first state and a second state;
The state control unit controls the state of the operation unit from the first state to the second state at a first timing after the notification effect is started, and from the second state to the first state after a specific period. A gaming machine that is controllable to a state and can be controlled to the second state at a second timing after becoming the first state.

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