JP2018196664A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving an amusement.SOLUTION: A notification presentation (e.g., a reservation upper limit notification, a general winning notification, a shooting method notification, or a mode change notification) can be performed. The notification presentation makes a notification on the basis of an establishment of any one of a plurality of types of prescribed conditions (e.g., a first condition of reservation storage number becoming an upper limit value, a second condition of a game ball entering to a general winning port, a third condition of becoming of a prescribed timing, or a fourth condition of change in a presentation mode). Also, a setting (e.g., a setting of whether or not to be performed for every notification mode (sound, vibration, or LEDs) is possible with respect to a performance of the notification presentation on the basis of the operation (e.g., an operation to a push button) of a player. Further, a common notification presentation can be performed regardless of any prescribed condition being established. Accordingly, it is possible to make a notification according to the preference of the player to enable improvement in an amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Some of these gaming machines can perform various settings based on the player's operation. For example, in a gaming machine that can store a hold storage as a variable display that has not yet started and can execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage, There is one in which presence / absence and reliability of the display mode of the hold display can be set based on the player's operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-62478 (FIG. 21, FIG. 31, paragraphs 0243, 0244)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, notification according to the player's preference cannot be performed, and the entertainment is poor.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can improve interest.

  (Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a plurality of predetermined conditions (for example, a first reserved memory number or a second reserved memory number is a first value that is an upper limit value). Any one of the conditions, the second condition for the game ball to win the general winning opening 33, 39, the third condition at a predetermined timing (for example, the hitting notification execution timing), or the fourth condition for changing the effect mode) Notification means (for example, step S4603 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of executing notification effects (for example, hold upper limit notification, general winning notification, hitting notification, mode change notification) for notification based on the establishment. S4606, S4609, S4612) and the player's action (for example, push button 120, stick controller 122, or trigger button) 121, setting means (for example, for effect control) capable of setting related to the execution of the notification effect (for example, setting of presence / absence of execution for each notification mode (voice, vibration, LED) (see FIG. 8)). The microcomputer 100 includes a portion that executes step S4509, and the notification means can execute a common notification effect when any of a plurality of types of predetermined conditions is satisfied (for example, the effect control microcomputer). The computer 100 is characterized in that, when any one of the first condition to the fourth condition is satisfied, a notification effect according to the combination of ON / OFF of the notification mode (voice, vibration, LED) is possible. To do. According to such a structure, since notification according to a player's taste can be performed, interest can be improved.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the notifying means stimulates the player's skin sensation (for example, vibration of the stick controller 122 that stimulates pressure sense. Stimulates skin sensation such as cold sense, warm sense, pain sensation, touch sense, etc.) (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 can vibrate the stick controller 122 by executing steps S4603, S4606, S4609, and S4612). It is good as well. According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the setting means can set a notification effect execution mode for each of a plurality of predetermined conditions (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can set each of the predetermined conditions. In addition, it is possible to set whether or not to perform notification for each notification mode (voice, vibration, LED) (see FIG. 8)). According to such a structure, since notification according to a player's taste can be performed, interest can be improved.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, determination means for judging whether or not to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, A random number is extracted from the random number circuit 503 based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and whether or not the extracted random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. And a notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, by executing steps S801 and S802 in the effect control microcomputer 100, a variation pattern is obtained. The part which performs the production | presentation according to and can perform the super reach B which has the vibration of the stick controller 122 And the notification means is capable of executing a notification effect in which at least a part of the effect aspect is common (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the notification effect having the vibration of the stick controller 122). It is good also as that. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be improved.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, an effect setting (for example, a notification effect setting related to the execution of the notification effect, which may be a setting for a changing effect, etc.) may be changed by the player's action. It is a possible gaming machine, and when changing the effect setting, a plurality of effect setting categories (for example, “holding upper limit notification”, “general winning notification”) each including one or more effect settings (for example, notification effect setting) Display means (for example, an effect display device 9) for displaying a menu screen (for example, the second menu shown in FIG. 9B) that presents “how to notify” and “mode change notification”) The operation setting is configured to be initialized for each of a plurality of effect setting categories (for example, “Reset” in the third menu shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D), and the menu screen is a game. Person of Initialization items (for example, “Reset” in the second menu shown in FIG. 9B) that collectively initialize the effect settings included in each of the plurality of effect setting categories when selected by the work are the plurality of effect settings. It is good also as showing with a category (for example, refer to the 2nd menu shown in Drawing 9 (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player regarding the effect setting.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the detecting means (for example, the push button 120, the stick controller 122, the trigger button 121, the infrared sensor, etc.) capable of detecting the player's action, and the player's action Promotion notification means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, FIG. 12A to FIG. 12A) capable of executing the promotion notification for prompting (for example, the first operation promotion image to the operation promotion notification for displaying the third operation promotion image). A first operation promotion image (small button image 201a simulating push button 120), a second operation promotion image (display of large button image 201b simulating push button 120 and characters 202a such as “press”), And the third operation promotion image (display of the large button image 201b simulating the push button 120 and "continuous hitting") A portion for displaying the character 202b) and an effect executing means (for example, a game control microcomputer) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, each button effect) based on the detection of the player's action by the detecting means. The promotion notification means performs a single operation (for example, an operation of pressing the push button 120 once, repeatedly hitting the button). A first pattern that displays at least a first promotion image (for example, button images 201a and 201b simulating the appearance of the push button 120), and a first notification for prompting the user to promote the operation or the long press operation; In addition to the first promotion image, it can be executed by a second pattern that displays a second promotion image (for example, a predetermined character 202a) (see FIGS. 10 and 12). Note that the button images 201a and 201b displayed in the first pattern and the second pattern are non-identical images (images having different sizes), but the points that imitate the appearance of the push button 120 are common. Therefore, both are “first promotion images.” The “first promotion image” displayed in the first pattern and the second pattern may be the same image as a matter of course. The degree of expectation differs depending on whether the first pattern or the second pattern is used for the promotion notification (for example, the first effect mode of the hit effect button effect in which the operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern, and The degree of expectation may be different from the second effect mode of the button effect at the time of success / failure in which the operation promotion notification is performed by the second pattern (see FIG. 10). According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be easily shown to the player.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, a plurality of types of operation modes (for example, an operation mode in which the push button 120 is operated once and an operation mode in which the push button 120 is operated repeatedly. The operation target members are different. The operation means (for example, push button 120, stick controller 122, trigger button 121, infrared sensor, etc.) that can be operated by the player, and a plurality of types of operation effects that are executed when the operation means are operated. An operation effect execution means (for example, push in the CPU 101 for effect control) that can execute any one of (for example, a button effect at the time of success / failure by a plurality of operation modes) at a specific timing (for example, the end of reach) during variable display. A portion that performs a predetermined display when a single operation or continuous hitting operation on the button 120 is detected) The operation mode notification means (for example, the portion displaying the operation mode notification images 203a and 203b in the effect control CPU 101) capable of at least notification of the operation mode before the specific timing is provided. The timing at which the operation mode is notified varies depending on whether or not it is in the advantageous state (for example, the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect is determined using the operation mode notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 11). Also good. According to such a configuration, the operation mode in the operation effect is notified before the specific timing at which the operation effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of expectation before the timing for executing the operation effect. Further, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing for notifying the operation mode. As a result, the interest of the game can be further improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is a flowchart which shows a notification production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect execution process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the menu display in this Embodiment. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of menu display in Modification Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the button effect setting table at the time of a hit / fail in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation mode alerting | reporting effect determination table in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the button effect at the time of a success / failure and the operation mode alert | report effect in the modification 2. FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a. In the present embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to win the first start winning opening 13 when a game ball is launched into the left area of the game area 7 (so-called left strike). Yes.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a gate 32 through which a game ball can pass and a second start winning port 14 through which the game ball can win. 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. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is launched into the area on the right side of the game area 7 (so-called right strike), the game ball can pass through the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 It is configured to be able to win. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won at the second start winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

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

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

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing.

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

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

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

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (general winning ports) 33 and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of prize game balls determined in advance based on winning of game balls. The game balls that have won the general winning ports 33 and 39 are detected by the winning port switches 33a and 39a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. Specifically, the CPU 56 extracts a random number from the random number circuit 503 based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and the extracted random number value is a predetermined jackpot If it matches the determination value, it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided on the main board. 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. When the stick controller 122 is vibrated, the vibration is transmitted to the entire gaming machine (for example, the hitting operation handle 5, the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, and the surplus ball receiving tray (lower plate) 4). It is a configuration. That is, even if the player does not hold the stick controller 122 during the vibration operation, the game machine (for example, the hitting operation handle 5, the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, or the extra ball receiving tray (lower plate)). If the user touches 4), the vibration operation can be recognized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, a changing effect is determined for each changing pattern. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B (with vibration) that vibrates the stick controller 122, and super reach B (no vibration) that does not vibrate the stick controller 122 are provided as reach effects. Yes. The presence or absence of vibration of the stick controller 122 may be determined by lottery on the side of the production control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 performs various effect controls for each timer interruption at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms). Execute the process. The effect control CPU 101 performs, for example, notification effect setting processing (see FIG. 5) and effect control process processing (see FIG. 6).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the notification effect setting process. The notification effect setting process is a process for making a setting related to the notification effect for notifying the player when a predetermined condition (first condition to fourth condition) is satisfied. “Notification effect” includes “holding upper limit notification” for notifying that when the first condition (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number reaches the upper limit) is satisfied, and the second condition (general “General winning notification” for notifying that when a game ball wins at the winning openings 33 and 39, the third condition (for example, when a big hit occurs, a high base state after the big hit ends) “At the start, at the end of the high base state)” is established, the “hitting method notification” that informs the player how to strike (right-handed, left-handed), and the fourth condition (the effect mode changes) is established. In such a case, a “mode change notification” is provided to notify that effect.

  In the notification effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the demonstration display is being performed (the effect that is performed when the number of reserved memories is “0” and neither the fluctuation nor the big hit gaming state). Step S4501), if the demonstration is not being displayed, the notification effect setting process is terminated as it is. When the demonstration is being displayed, it is determined whether or not an operation to any of the operation members (push button 120, stick controller 122, trigger button 121) has been received from the player (step S4502). Then, the notification effect setting process is finished as it is. If accepted, it is determined whether or not the accepted operation is a menu display operation (step S4503). If not, the process proceeds to step S4505. The menu display operation is, for example, an operation of pressing the push button 120 when the menu is not displayed. If it is a menu display operation, menu display is started (step S4504), and the process proceeds to step S4505.

  Here, details of the menu display will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the menu display in the present embodiment. The menu display in the present embodiment is performed when an option other than the first menu (see FIG. 8A) displayed when the menu display starts and an option other than “end MENU” in the first menu are selected. The second menu (see FIG. 8B) to be switched and the third menu to be switched when an option other than “return” in the second menu is selected (FIGS. 8C and 8D). Reference). When “MENU END” is selected in the first menu, the menu display ends. When “RETURN” is selected in the second menu, the menu is switched to the first menu, and in the third menu. When “return” is selected, the display is switched to the second menu.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the first menu, “voice setting” for setting the sound output from the speaker 27 (for example, volume setting), and the setting for the display in the effect display device 9 (for example, luminance) “Liquid crystal setting” for performing setting) and “notification effect setting” for performing setting in the notification effect are presented as options (effect setting category). Instead of or in addition to “sound setting” and “liquid crystal setting”, “lamp setting” for setting the brightness of light emitting members such as the frame LED 28 and the LED provided on the game board 6 is presented. There may be.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the second menu that is switched when the “notification effect setting” is selected in the first menu shown in FIG. “Holding upper limit notification”, “General winning notification” for setting related to general winning notification, “Strong notification” for setting related to hitting notification, and “Mode change notification” for setting related to mode change notification are options (effect setting) Category).

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the third menu that is switched when “holding upper limit notification” is selected in the second menu shown in FIG. “Sound” indicating the presence or absence of sound output from the speaker 27, “Vibration” indicating whether or not the stick controller 122 vibrates, and “LED” indicating whether or not the frame LED 28 emits light. Alternatively or in addition, it may indicate whether or not the LED provided on the game board 6 emits light). When one of the notification modes is selected (execution mode setting operation is performed), ON / OFF display of the notification mode in the hold upper limit notification is switched, and the setting content after switching is stored. . Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8D, in the third menu that is switched and displayed when “general winning notification” is selected in the second menu shown in FIG. The notification mode is presented as an option. When one of the notification modes is selected, ON / OFF display of the notification mode in the general winning notification is switched, and the setting content after switching is stored. The same applies to the case where “notification of how to hit” or “notification of mode change” is selected in the second menu shown in FIG. Note that, when “voice”, “vibration”, and “LED” are all OFF, the corresponding notification effect is set not to be executed (non-execution setting).

  In step S4505, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation received from the player is a menu display switching operation (step S4505). If the operation is not a menu display switching operation, the process proceeds to step S4507. The menu display switching operation is, for example, an option (“END MENU” and a notification mode in the third menu (for example, “a”) by moving the cursor by tilting the stick controller 122 and pressing the push button 120 or the trigger button 121. This is an operation to select “except voice”, “vibration” and “LED”). If it is a menu display switching operation, the menu display is switched (step S4506), and the process proceeds to step S4507. For example, when an option other than “return” is selected, the display is switched to the display corresponding to the option (from the first menu to the second menu or from the second menu to the third menu), while “return” is selected. When it is selected, the menu display is switched to one higher level (from the second menu to the first menu or from the third menu to the second menu).

  In step S4507, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation received from the player is an execution mode setting operation (step S4507). If it is not an execution mode setting operation, the process proceeds to step S4510. The execution mode setting operation is, for example, an operation of selecting any notification mode in the third menu by moving the cursor by tilting the stick controller 122 and pressing the push button 120 or the trigger button 121. In the case of an execution mode setting operation, display switching according to the operation (specifically, ON / OFF display switching) is performed (step S4508), and setting content corresponding to the operation is stored (specifically, Stores ON / OFF (step S4509), and proceeds to step S4510.

  In step S4510, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation received from the player is a menu display end operation (step S4510). If the operation is not a menu display end operation, the notification effect setting process ends. The menu display operation is an operation of moving the cursor to “END” and pressing the push button 120 or the trigger button 121 by tilting the stick controller 122 in the first menu. If it is a menu display end operation, the menu display is ended (step S4511), and the notification effect setting process is ended. A menu is displayed when a specific condition (e.g., a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the start of game ball launching, the passing of a game ball to the gate 32, a start winning opening, or a general winning opening, winning a prize, or starting a change) is established. It may be forcibly terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and each effect device such as the effect display device 9, the frame LED 28, and the speaker 27 is selected. It is a process which performs control of. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs a notification effect execution process for executing the notification effect (step S800A), and any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. Perform the process. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. In addition, a plurality of effect modes with different effect contents are provided, and in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), whether to change the effect mode is determined by lottery, and the effect mode is changed based on the lottery result. It is possible to make it. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802). The production mode is not related to the reliability of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, the production mode in which the background changes in the order of spring, summer, autumn, winter, spring...). Or a suggestion of reliability (for example, a presentation mode (prefetch zone) that suggests a reliability for storing a stored memory that is a big hit, a reliability for a big hit in a pseudo-ream) Effect mode (pseudo-ream dedicated background)).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). In the present embodiment, an effect corresponding to the variation pattern is selected in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and the effect selected in the effect symbol variation process (step S802) is executed. . That is, the effect according to the variation pattern shown in FIG. 4 is executed in steps S801 and S802.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the notification effect execution process (step S800A). In the notification effect execution process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit (whether or not the fourth first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is stored) ( In step S4601, if the upper limit is not reached, the process proceeds to step S4604. When the reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold upper limit notification is set to non-execution (step S4602), and when it is set to non-execution, step S4604. Migrate to When the non-execution setting is not set, the hold upper limit notification corresponding to the setting is executed (step S4603), and the process proceeds to step S4604. In the present embodiment, the hold upper limit notification is executed when the first hold memory or the second hold memory reaches the upper limit value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state being controlled The hold upper limit notification may be executed based on the fact that the number of hold memories corresponding to the upper limit value. For example, in the low base state, the holding upper limit notification is executed based on the fact that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, whereas in the high base state, the second reserved memory number is set to the upper limit value. It is good also as performing pending | holding upper limit alerting | reporting based on becoming. In addition, since it is assumed that the second reserved memory number frequently becomes the upper limit value in the high base state, the frequency of the hold upper limit notification is too high by forcibly setting the hold upper limit notification to the non-execution setting. It may be possible to prevent the player from feeling bothersome.

  In step S4604, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a prize has been generated at the general prize opening 33 or 39 (specifically, a command indicating that a prize has been awarded at the general prize opening 33 or 39 is a game control). Whether or not it has been received from the microcomputer 560 for use) (step S4604). If no prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S4607. When winning, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the general winning notification is set to non-execution (step S4605), and if it is set to non-execution, the process proceeds to step S4607. When the non-execution setting is not set, the general winning notification according to the setting is executed (step S4606), and the process proceeds to step S4607. In the case of a gaming machine provided with a plurality of general winning awards, a winning at a specific general winning award may be a notification target of general award notification, or a plurality (or all) of general winnings may be notified. The winning in the mouth may be a notification target of the general winning notification. In addition, when winning at multiple general prize openings is to be notified of general winning notices, if winning to multiple general winning openings occurs simultaneously or continuously, the general winning notice notification period is extended. Or a general winning notification may be performed a plurality of times, or the general winning notification may be executed only for a single winning prize (for example, the earliest winning).

  In step S4607, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not it is the execution timing of hitting notification (when the big hit occurs, when the big hit ends (when the high base state starts), when the high base state ends) (step S4604). If it is not the execution timing of hitting notification, the process proceeds to step S4610. If it is the execution timing of the hitting notification, it is determined whether or not the hitting notification is set to non-execution (step S4608), and if it is set to non-execution, the process proceeds to step S4610. If the non-execution setting is not set, a hitting notification according to the setting is executed (step S4609), and the process proceeds to step S4610. In step S4609, specifically, when the big hit occurs and when the big hit ends (when the high base state starts), the right-hand hit notification is executed. On the other hand, when the high base state ends, the left strike is notified. To make a hitting notification. In other words, the hitting notification that notifies different contents depending on the execution timing is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and common content (for example, switching of the hitting method is performed at any execution notification timing). It is good also as performing the hitting notification which alert | reports the content to instruct | indicate.

  In step S4610, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect mode has changed (step S4610), and if not changed, the notification effect execution process is terminated. When the effect mode is changed, it is determined whether or not the mode change notification is set to non-execution (step S4611). When the effect mode is set to non-execution, the notification effect execution process is terminated. When the non-execution setting is not set, the mode change notification corresponding to the setting is executed (step S4612), and the notification effect execution process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition (first condition to fourth condition) is satisfied. Although it is determined whether or not the execution setting is set, the order of these processes is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to determine whether or not each notification effect is a non-execution setting, and to determine whether or not a predetermined condition corresponding to a notification effect that is not a non-execution setting is satisfied. In this case, when the notification effect non-execution setting is made, it is not determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, so that the processing burden can be reduced.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of playing a game, and is notified based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (in this example, the first condition to the fourth condition). The notification effect to be performed (in this example, hold upper limit notification, general winning notification, hitting notification, mode change notification) can be executed (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs steps S4603, S4606, S4609, and S4612). The player's action (in this example, operation on the push button 120, stick controller 122, or trigger button 121. Player action that can be detected by a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or motion sensor) (In this example, the presence / absence of execution for each notification mode (voice, vibration, LED)). (Refer to Fig. 8.) It may be possible to set a threshold value in the presence / absence of execution of the notification effect itself or the execution condition (predetermined condition) of the notification effect, for example, the first reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the threshold value. Can be set as three and four (upper limit) as the threshold value (in this example, the effect control microcomputer). 100 executes step S4509). Thereby, since notification according to a player's taste can be performed, interest can be improved.

  Further, the “predetermined conditions” are not limited to those described above. For example, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold memory (specifically, whether or not a big win is won at the start winning, and the hold display corresponding to the hold memory that is the determination target) Occurrence of an effect that changes the display mode of the display to the one that suggests the determination result of the determination), generation of an active change effect that changes the display mode of the display (active display) corresponding to the variation being executed, Occurrence (for example, occurrence of a highly reliable presentation in which information is disclosed in advance), a prize exceeding a prescribed number for a specific prize opening (the first starting prize opening 13, the second starting prize opening 14 or the big prize opening) Occurrence, a specific timing (for example, output information of a real time clock (RTC) that outputs time information indicates a specific time, a specific period from the start of the game (based on the player's action) (It may be settable), and the condition that the number of winning prize balls has reached a predetermined number is provided in place of or in addition to the first condition to the fourth condition. Also good.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit gaming state), and whether or not to control to the advantageous state. (In this example, the game control microcomputer 560 extracts a random number from the random number circuit 503 based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the value of the extracted random number is a predetermined jackpot. The predetermined condition is not based on the determination result (in this example, whether the first condition to the fourth condition are all controlled to the big hit gaming state or not). It is not based on). Thereby, even if the predetermined condition is not based on the determination result, the notification according to the player's preference can be performed, so that the interest can be improved.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, notification is performed based on the fact that one of a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (in this example, the first condition to the fourth condition) is satisfied. It is possible to execute effects (in this example, hold upper limit notification, general winning notification, hitting notification, and mode change notification) (in this example, steps S4603, S4606, S4609, and S4612 are performed in the effect control microcomputer 100). The common notification effect can be executed when any of a plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can select any one of the first condition to the fourth condition). Even when the above is established, a notification effect according to the combination of ON / OFF of the notification mode (voice, vibration, LED) can be executed). Thereby, the effect data of the notification effect for each predetermined condition can be shared, and the storage capacity can be saved.

  Further, in this embodiment, a notification effect that stimulates the skin sensation of the player (in this example, vibration of the stick controller 122 that stimulates pressure sense. What stimulates skin sensation such as cold sense, warm sense, pain sensation, and tactile sense. For example, it is possible to execute a notification effect that stimulates a player's skin sensation by vibrating or changing the temperature of the hitting operation handle 5 itself or by advancing a button provided on the hitting operation handle 5. (In this example, the production control microcomputer 100 can vibrate the stick controller 122 by executing steps S4603, S4606, S4609, and S4612). It was. Thereby, interest can be improved. For example, as in the present embodiment, the vibration is propagated to the entire gaming machine (for example, the hitting operation handle 5, the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, and the surplus ball receiving tray (lower plate) 4). If the player touches the part where the vibration is propagated, a player who is watching something other than the gaming machine (for example, a player who is playing a game while operating a mobile phone or smartphone) For players who are difficult to recognize the sound output from the speaker 27 (for example, players who are playing music while listening to music using headphones or earphones, players wearing earplugs) The execution of the notification effect can be recognized.

  In addition, as described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to set which of the predetermined conditions among a plurality of types of predetermined conditions is to be executed when the notification effect is executed (in this example, the effect The control microcomputer 100 can set the execution of the notification effect when the one condition is satisfied by setting the condition excluding one of the first condition to the fourth condition to the non-execution setting. It was decided that. Thereby, since notification according to a player's taste can be performed, interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to set a notification effect execution mode for each of a plurality of types of predetermined conditions (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the notification mode for each of the predetermined conditions. It is possible to set whether or not to execute for each (voice, vibration, LED) (see FIG. 8) .Which notification mode (sound, vibration, LED) can be used to execute the notification effect. The degree of notification strength (for example, the magnitude of output sound, the strength of vibration, and the light emission intensity of the LED may be set). Thereby, since notification according to a player's taste can be performed, interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a notice effect based on the determination result of whether or not to control to the advantageous state (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S801 and S802. Thus, it is possible to execute an effect according to the fluctuation pattern and execute Super Reach B having vibration of the stick controller 122. Note that, instead of or in addition to Super Reach B (with vibration), audio output or LED light emission A notice effect accompanied with the notice effect may be provided, and a notice effect common to at least a part of the effect aspects may be executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is a stick controller). A notification effect having 122 vibrations (a notification effect in which “vibration” is set to ON) can be executed) It was and. Thereby, the production effect can be improved. For example, since the player can be given a sense of expectation for the execution of the notification effect when the notification effect is executed, the player can easily notice the execution of the notification effect. Moreover, since at least a part of the effect data of the notification effect and the notice effect can be shared, the storage capacity can be reduced.

  Note that each notification effect corresponding to a plurality of predetermined conditions is configured to be executable in a common notification mode (a combination of ON / OFF of “voice”, “vibration”, and “LED”). However, some or all of the notification modes of notification effects may not be common. Even if the same predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification mode of the notification effect is changed depending on the number of times the predetermined condition is satisfied and the timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the intensity of vibration changes step by step or the LED emits light). The color may change).

  Although the description is omitted in the present embodiment, the setting contents may be initialized when a predetermined option is selected in the menu display. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 1 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of menu display in the first modification. The display example in FIG. 9 is obtained by adding “reset” as an option in the first menu to the third menu shown in FIG.

  When “Reset” is selected in the first menu shown in FIG. 9A, all setting contents in the audio setting, the liquid crystal setting, and the notification effect setting are initialized. When “Reset” is selected in the second menu shown in FIG. 9B, all the setting contents in the notification effect setting are initialized, while the settings in the sound setting and the liquid crystal setting are performed. The contents are not initialized. Note that “initialization” means returning to the initial setting state. The initial setting is made by the operation of a store clerk at the amusement store.

  In addition, when “reset” is selected in the third menu shown in FIG. 9C, the setting contents in the hold upper limit notification are initialized (for example, “voice”, “vibration” in the hold upper limit notification, and On the other hand, the setting contents in the notification effect other than the voice setting, the liquid crystal setting, and the hold upper limit notification are not initialized. In addition, when “reset” is selected in the third menu shown in FIG. 9D, the setting contents in the general winning notification are initialized (for example, “voice”, “vibration”, and On the other hand, the setting contents in the notification effect other than the sound setting, the liquid crystal setting, and the general winning notification are not initialized.

  As described above, in the first modification, the effect setting (in this example, the notification effect setting related to the execution of the notification effect, which may be the setting for the changing effect, etc.) may be changed by the player's action. It is a possible gaming machine, and when changing the production setting, a plurality of production setting categories each including one or more production settings (in this example, notification production settings) (in this example, “holding upper limit notification”, “ Display means for displaying a menu screen (in this example, the second menu shown in FIG. 9B) that presents “general winning notification”, “hitting notification”, and “mode change notification”) Display device 9), which is configured to be able to initialize the effect setting for each of the plurality of effect setting categories (in this example, “reset” in the third menu shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D). ”), The menu screen An initialization item (in this example, “Reset” in the second menu shown in FIG. 9B) that collectively initializes the effect settings included in each of the plurality of effect setting categories when selected by the user's action. It may be presented together with a plurality of effect setting categories (refer to the second menu shown in FIG. 9B in this example). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player regarding the effect setting.

  In addition, although the description is omitted in the present embodiment, a predetermined effect may be performed when an operation on the push button 120 is detected. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 2 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In the second modification, the effect control CPU 101 is accompanied by an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the push button 120, and is executed when the predetermined operation by the push button 120 is performed during the operation valid period. The production can be executed immediately before the stop of the fluctuation (the end of reach). Specifically, when the effect control CPU 101 selects a change effect based on the change pattern in the effect symbol change start process (step S801), the success / failure button effect setting table shown in FIG. The presence / absence of execution of the hour button effect and the effect mode when executed are selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect symbol change button effect in the selected effect mode by performing the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  In the second modification, the first to third effect modes shown in the figure are provided as the effect modes of the button effect at the time of success / failure. The first effect mode and the second effect mode are effect modes in which a predetermined display is performed when one operation on the push button 120 is detected, while the third effect mode is an operation of repeatedly hitting the push button 120. This is an effect mode in which a predetermined display is performed when an error is detected. The first effect mode is an effect mode in which an operation promotion notification is displayed for displaying the first operation promotion image (the small button image 201a simulating the appearance of the push button 120) during the operation effective period (see FIG. 12A). The second effect mode performs operation promotion notification for displaying the second operation promotion image (display of the large button image 201b imitating the appearance of the push button 120 and the character 202a such as “press”) during the operation effective period. It is an effect mode (see FIG. 12B), and the third effect mode is a third operation promotion image (display of a large button image 201b imitating the appearance of the push button 120 and characters such as “continuous hit” during the operation effective period. 202b) is an effect mode (see FIG. 12C) in which an operation promotion notification is displayed. In other words, the effect control CPU 101 determines the player's operation mode and the display mode during the operation effective period by performing a lottery using the hit / non-win button effect setting table shown in FIG. However, they may be determined by different lotteries. Note that the button images 201a and 201b displayed in the first effect mode and the second effect mode are non-identical images (images having different sizes) that share the appearance of the push button 120, but are completely different. The same image may be used. In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 10, the degree of expectation for the big hit is different depending on which of the first to third effect modes is performed as a hit / non-progress button effect. Yes. Note that when a predetermined operation is performed in the button production at the time of success / failure, when the display result is out of order, an image indicating the character “defeated” is displayed, and when the display result is a big hit, “win!” An image showing characters is displayed.

  Further, in the second modification, when the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the second effect mode and the third effect mode as the effect mode of the success / failure button effect, the timing (variation) before the operation effective period is selected. An operation mode notification effect for displaying the operation mode immediately after the start and immediately after the reach is established (the effect of displaying the operation mode notification images 203a and 203b as shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E) can be executed. is there. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 101 selects a variation effect based on the variation pattern in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), the operation mode notification is performed using the operation mode notification effect determination table shown in FIG. The presence / absence of performance, execution start timing, and notice operation mode are determined. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect symbol change processing (step S802), thereby executing the operation mode notification effect at the determined execution start timing and the notice operation mode, and at a specific timing at the end of reach. Then, the operation promotion notification image (see FIGS. 12B and 12C) of the operation mode notified by the operation mode notification effect is cut-in displayed, and the button effect at the time of success / failure is executed.

  In this second modification, as shown in FIG. 11, the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect is provided immediately after the start of fluctuation and immediately after the reach is established, and is selected based on whether or not it is a big hit. The timing is different. Accordingly, the degree of expectation for the big hit is different based on the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect, the player can be noticed at the execution start timing, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, although it was decided that the effect mode different from the effect mode of the button effect at the time of execution to be performed can be determined as the notice operation mode, it is not limited to this. It may be determined as a notice operation mode.

  Moreover, in this modification 2, the operation mode alerting | reporting effect which makes all the operation modes alert | reporting object among several operation modes (one operation, repeated striking operation) can be performed (namely, 2nd effect mode as a notice operation mode). And the third effect mode can be selected), but it is also possible to execute an operation mode notification effect for only a part of the operation modes. For example, it is possible to execute an operation mode notification effect only for an operation mode (for example, continuous hit operation) having the highest reliability with respect to the big hit (that is, only the third effect mode can be selected as the notice operation mode). Also good.

  In the second modification, the player's operation on the operation means (push button 120) is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the player's motion may be detected by a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor. Even in that case, any of a plurality of types of motion effects to be executed when motion is detected can be executed at a specific timing during variable display, and at least an operation mode can be notified before the specific timing is reached, The same effect can be obtained by changing the timing of notifying the operation mode according to whether or not the state is advantageous.

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

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

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

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do. For example, predetermined conditions (for example, determination of winning of a combination (big bonus or regular bonus), execution of predetermined production, determination of RT (replay time) lottery result, determination of AT (assist time) lottery result, ART (assist replay) (Time) determination of the lottery result, etc.) can be performed for notification effects (sound output, LED emission, vibration of a predetermined part (operation lever, stop button, reel, housing itself), etc.) Settings relating to the execution of the notification effect may be possible based on the player's action. In this case, the predetermined condition may not be based on the determination result of whether or not to control to the advantageous state. In addition, it is possible to execute a notification effect that makes a notification based on one of a plurality of types of predetermined conditions being met, and a common notification effect can be performed when any of a plurality of types of predetermined conditions is satisfied It is good also as being. In addition, a notification effect that stimulates the player's skin sensation can be executed, and it is possible to set which of the predetermined conditions among a plurality of types of predetermined conditions is to be executed.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
51 Sub-effect display device 56 CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 70 Audio | voice output board | substrate 560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A notification means capable of executing a notification effect for performing notification based on the fact that one of a plurality of predetermined conditions is established;
Setting means capable of setting the execution of the notification effect based on the player's action,
The informing means is capable of executing the common informing effect when any of the plurality of types of predetermined conditions is satisfied.

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