JP2019000513A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of achieving improvement in amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine in which games can be played includes: a first display area; a second display area; a third display area between the first display area and the second display area; and suggestion presentation performance means for performing a suggestion presentation suggesting an expectation degree by performing displays in the first display area and the second display area respectively. When the suggestion presentation is being performed, the first display area and the second display area are formed by the third display area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Some gaming machines display characters in a plurality of, for example, two display areas set in a liquid crystal display device or the like, and execute an effect in which these characters are pressed against each other (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this type of gaming machine, for example, an ally-side character and an enemy-side character are displayed in their respective display areas, and an effect is produced in which the characters of both enemy and mate are pushed across the boundary line of each display area. To do.

JP 2008-43447 A

However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, even if an effect is produced in which enemy characters are pressed against each other, a display area in which a friend character is displayed and a display area in which an enemy character is displayed The boundary line between and did not change. For this reason, it was difficult to improve the interest.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest.

(1) A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1
A first display area (for example, the first display area AE1), a second display area (for example, the second display area AE2), the first display area, and the second display area. A suggestion effect (for example, a first display area) that suggests an expectation level by performing display in each of the third display area (for example, the third display area AE3) between the first display area and the second display area. 1 display area AE
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) for executing an enemy character EC and a friend character MC in each of the first display area AE2 and a step-up effect suggesting a big hit expectation degree) When the suggestion effect is being executed, the first display region and the second display region are formed by the third display region (for example, in the second stage of the step-up effect, The first enemy character EC is displayed
The display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 in which the teammate character MC is displayed are formed by the third display area AE3 being formed at the central position in the vertical direction of the image display device 5). To do.

  According to the said structure, the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, as the suggestion effect, the first display area and the second
One of a plurality of different types of characters is displayed on the display area (for example, any one of a plurality of types of enemy characters “normal character”, “chance character”, “large chance character” is displayed in the first display area AE1). In the second display area AE2, one of the first ally character MC1, the first ally character MC1 and the second ally character MC.
Or two of the two types of the first teammate character MC1, the second teammate character MC2, and the third teammate character MC3 may be displayed as the teammate character MC).

According to the above configuration, the interest is improved by increasing the number of combinations of display contents in the first area and the second area.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), when the display is performed in each of the first display area and the second display area, a notification effect is executed (for example, the first display area) 1 display area AE1
The first notification sound is output from the speaker 8 when the enemy character is displayed on the second display area AE.
2 is different from the first notification sound from the speaker 8 when the first ally character MC1 is displayed in FIG.
For example, a notification sound may be output).

  According to the above configuration, the player can recognize that it is displayed, and the interest is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), when the aspect of the third display area changes, it is possible to notify the change (for example, decorative characters in the third display area AE3) And the like, the notification sound can be output from the speaker 8, etc., and the notification mode varies depending on the mode after the change of the third display area (for example, the third display). The third notification sound output from the speaker 8 when the decoration character of the area AE3 after the change from “chance !?” is “extremely hot!”, And the speaker 8 when it is “pinch !?”. Or the like.

According to the above configuration, the player can recognize which aspect has been changed by the notification.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), an accessory (for example, the movable frame member 6)
The first display area and the second display area are formed by moving (for example, 0), etc. (for example, the movable frame member 60 is moved from the first position P11 to the second position P12, thereby moving the movable frame member). 6 divides the display area of the image display device 5 into the first display area AE1 and the second display area
The display area AE2 may be formed).

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the first display area and the second display area can have different areas (for example, when the movable frame member 60 moves up and down, First
The area of the display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 can be changed), and the ratio of the area varies depending on the change of the third display area (for example, the vertical movement of the movable frame member 60). You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, the degree of attention of each display area can be increased.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the third display area is moved according to the action of the accessory (for example, the third display area AE3 is moved up and down the movable frame member 60). It may be moved according to the movement operation of the direction).

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a step-up notice effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a step-up notice effect content determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the enemy (friend) character determination table at the time of super reach. It is a figure which shows the example of operation | movement of a frame accessory, and the display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation | movement following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation | movement following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation | movement following FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of operation | movement of a frame accessory, and the display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the operation | movement of a frame accessory, and the display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the operation | movement of a frame accessory, and the display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are respectively
For example, in a special game that is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like and is an example of a variable display game, special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, are displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “second”.
Also called “special drawing”.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A in the special game is displayed.
Corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the second special symbol display and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B,
A decorative pattern, which is a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, is variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A has the first
Synchronously with the special figure game using the special figure or the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed. Determining and displaying the fixed decorative pattern that is the display result. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

On the left and right positions on the screen of the image display device 5, a left start winning storage display area 5HL and a right start winning storage display area 5HR are respectively arranged. Start winning memory display area 5HL, 5
In the HR, a hold storage display is performed in which the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is displayed in an identifiable manner. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes through the first start prize opening, the first 1
If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is used. Execution of the special figure game is suspended. In addition, the second start prize that the game ball passes through the second start prize opening causes the second start prize
When the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the special symbol display device 4B is established,
If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is added. Execution of the special figure game using is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure hold. The hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number by winning at the first start winning opening is specified in the left start winning storage display area 5HL, and the variable display hold number by winning at the second start winning opening. Is held in the right start winning storage display area 5HR.

The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number.
Some of these may be referred to.

Together with the start winning memory display area 5HL, 5HR, or the start winning memory display area 5H
Instead of L and 5HR, a display device for displaying the special figure reservation storage number may be provided. FIG.
In the example shown, the first special symbol display device 4 together with the start winning memory display areas 5HL and 5HR is shown.
A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the upper part of A and the second special symbol display device 4B to display the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. First hold indicator 25
A displays the first special figure reserved memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.
Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, respectively. .

A movable frame member 60 is provided in the vicinity of the lower position in the display area of the image display device 5. The movable frame member 60 moves up and down relatively with respect to the image display device 5 by the vertical movement drive by the movable frame member motor 61 shown in FIG. An opening 62 is formed in the movable frame member 60. The movable frame member 60 is disposed on the surface side (player side) of the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 is visible through the opening 62 of the movable frame member 60. For this reason, the display area of the image display device 5 is a portion surrounded by the movable frame member 60 (hereinafter, “movable frame member 60”).
And the inside of the movable frame member 60. Further, the length in the width direction of the movable frame member 60 is longer than the length in the width direction of the image display device 5. For this reason, the movable frame member 6
When 0 is arranged at a midway position in the vertical direction of the image display device 5, for example, at a central position in the vertical direction of the image display device 6, the movable frame member 60 in addition to the display area formed in the movable frame member 60.
As a result, the display area of the image display device 5 is divided and upper and lower display areas of the image frame member 60 are formed.

When the movable frame member 60 is positioned at the lowest position, the display area of the image display device 5 is not formed below the movable frame member 60, and the display area of the image display device 5 is in and above the movable frame member 60. It is formed. Further, when the movable frame member 60 is positioned at the uppermost position, the display area of the image display device 5 is not formed above the movable frame member 60, and the display of the image display device 5 is displayed in and below the movable frame member 60. A region is formed. Further, the display area of the image display device 5 is not formed on the left and right sides of the movable frame member 60. Hereinafter, the lowermost position where the movable frame member 60 is movable is referred to as a first position, and the uppermost position is referred to as a third position. An intermediate position between the first position and the third position is referred to as a second position. The display area above the movable frame member 60 in the image display device 5 when the movable frame member 60 is in the second position is referred to as a first display area, and the image when the movable frame member 60 is in the second position. A display area below the movable frame member 60 in the display device 5 is referred to as a second display area. Further, the display area inside the movable frame member 60 is referred to as a third display area. As the movable frame member 60 moves up and down, the third display area moves, and the areas of the first display area and the second display area can be changed. Also. When the movable frame member 60 is in the second position, the areas of the first display area and the second display area are substantially the same. Further, the area ratio of the first display area and the second display area differs depending on the position of the movable frame member 60 in the vertical direction.

Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. With the second
Form a starting prize opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, so that the game ball is in the second position.
It will be in the open state which enters a start winning opening. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the closed state, the possibility that the game ball will enter is lower than that in the open state. You may comprise as follows. As described above, the game area is provided with the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B that changes between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter.

A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met.

The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a solenoid 82 for the big winning door shown in FIG.
Is provided with a special prize opening door that is driven to open and close, and the special prize opening door is formed as a specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big prize opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big prize opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition,
Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore,
When the special prize winning device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed or partially closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing the gaming ball through the special prize opening. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3.
Further, a game effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Also,
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 mainly has a function of setting a random number used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position,
A function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal to a sub-side control board composed of an effect control board 12 or the like, a function to output various information to a hall management computer, etc. I have. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol
Controlling the variable display of the special symbol, or changing the display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20, etc. It also has a function to control the display.

The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and a switch circuit 110.
The solenoid circuit 111 and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and is a relay board 15.
The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the image display device 5 and the speaker 8L.
, 8R, and various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, decoration LEDs, etc. A lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch, and a count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11.
In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball as a game medium like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like.

A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. MO
It is sufficient that the first bit of the DE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data is set to “0” in advance.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like.
101, a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area, a CPU 103 that executes a game control program and performs a control operation, and a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103 And an I / O 105.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 is a ROM 10.
By executing the program read from 1, the process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. Data reading operation for reading out
A receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the / O 105, a transmitting operation for the CPU 103 to output various signals to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, etc. Done.

It should be noted that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to include the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 1
01, random number circuit 104, I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random value may be updated by updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, the CPU 103 is connected to the main board 1.
Table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for transmitting control signals to be various control commands from 1 and table data constituting a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored. . In the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, an ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and an effect control CPU.
120, a RAM 122 that provides a work area, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a CPU 120 for effect control.
A random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the I / O 125 is mounted.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is the ROM 1
The fixed data read operation for reading the fixed data from the 21
The fluctuation data writing operation for writing various fluctuation data in 122 and temporarily storing it, the fluctuation data reading operation for reading the various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 122 by the effect control CPU 120, and the CPU 120 for effect control by the I / O 125. A reception operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the transmission, a transmission operation for the effect control CPU 120 to output various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the like are also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable frame member motor 61 for operating the movable frame member 60. .

In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 includes VDP, CGROM, VRAM, LC.
It suffices if a D drive circuit or the like is mounted. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a DSP. CGRO
M may be a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the sound control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output. .

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed,
A predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a launch motor provided in a predetermined hit ball launching device based on a predetermined operation performed by a player on a hit ball operating handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Thus, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first start is performed because the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The condition is met.
After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Is done.

Further, when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second start condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. To do. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the closed state as the second state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended, is established, the normal symbol indicator 20
The usual game is started. In this usual game, after starting the movement of normal symbols,
When the predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal map”, the opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, and the predetermined time is reached. When it passes, the closing control is performed to return to the vertical position.

When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. Whether or not to change the symbol variable display result to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result,
This is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the change pattern is the effect control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative display different from the special symbols is variably displayed.

In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “big jackpot”, and the bonus game state is controlled as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. As a special symbol variable display result, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed, and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “lost”.

As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the big prize opening is continuously opened is executed. During a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the big winning opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached.

When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit time in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player is relatively long as a round game in the jackpot game state. A regular round of time is performed. As a round game in the big hit game state, a big hit type in which a short-term open round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is relatively short may be executed. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

After the big hit gaming state is ended, based on the fact that a predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability display may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. on the other hand,
When the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

In the probability changing state or the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening as compared with the normal state. For example, the normal symbol display 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal game to have a shorter variation time than in the normal state, and the probability that the variable symbol display result of each normal game is “per normal” in each normal game. The tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” is higher than that in the normal state. Control to increase the number of tilts, and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state,
The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control. By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

"Left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C provided in the image display device 5
5R, any one of the special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of the figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. Then, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5
In the period until the variable display is ended by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in R, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode.

Here, the reach mode means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative symbols fluctuate in the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped, or all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In the display mode, the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

Corresponding to the reach mode, the variation rate of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach mode may be executed by changing the display mode of the moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design. Such an effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change in the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change in the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a reach effect display. Note that the reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the speaker 8L.
, 8R voice output operation, lighting operation of a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like may be included in an operation mode different from the previous operation mode of the reach mode.

As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And the possibility of being a “big hit” varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach of super reach such as Super A and Super B (hereinafter referred to as “super reach production”) is executed, compared with the case where the normal reach production (hereinafter referred to as “normal reach production”) is executed. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. In Super Reach production, Super B
When a specific reach production such as Super Reach Production (hereinafter referred to as “Super Reach B Production”) is executed, compared to when Super A Super Reach Production (hereinafter referred to as “Super Reach A Production”) is executed. Therefore, the expectation level for jackpots is high.

The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the jackpot) / {(probability of the effect to be executed at the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) + (other than the time of the big hit) ) (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability not to be a big hit)}.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, turning on the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, etc. For example, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display mode may be a reach mode, or that the variable display result may be a “hit”, by an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The presentation operations that are the notice presentation effects are the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C.
What is necessary is just to be executed before the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of 5R. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when such a notice effect is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

In this embodiment, the step-up notice effect is set to be executable. The step-up notice effect is an effect that is executed as an effect that encourages the development of the reach effect when the reach effect is not executed in the period until the start of the reach effect. In this embodiment, when the step-up notice effect is executed, as the step-up stage progresses, the possibility of developing into a reach effect and a super reach effect increases, and further, the expected degree of jackpot increases.

In this embodiment, as an example, the step-up notice effect is the first stage (SU
1), step-up in three stages of the second stage (SU2) and the third stage (SU3) can be executed. In addition, a sign effect that urges the start of the step-up notice effect can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 13B, the indication effect is an effect in which the movable frame member 60 slightly moves up and down at the first position P11. In the first stage of the step-up notice effect, as shown in FIG. 14A, the movable frame member 60 moves from the first position P11 to the second position P12, and the first display area A
The enemy character EC is displayed at E1. In the second stage of the step-up notice effect, the movable frame member 60 moves to the second position P12, the enemy character EC is displayed in the first display area AE1, and then the teammate character MC is displayed in the second display area AE2. State. There are two patterns in the third stage of the step-up notice effect. As shown in FIG. 15 (A-1), the first pattern of the third stage of the step-up notice effect is that in the image display device 5 after the movable frame member 60 moves from the second position P12 to the third position P13. An enlarged second display area ED2 is formed below the movable frame member 60, and an ally character M is formed in the enlarged second display area ED2.
C is a pattern that is displayed large. As shown in FIG. 15A-2, the second pattern of the third stage of the step-up notice effect is that the movable frame member 60 moves from the second position P12 to the first position P.
11 and the enlarged first display area E above the movable frame member 60 in the image display device 5.
D1 is formed, and the enemy character EC is displayed in a large size in the enlarged first display area ED1.

In addition, as the step-up notice effect stage progresses, effect characters and the like are displayed in the third display area each time. Further, as the step-up notice effect progresses, a notification sound for notifying that the step has progressed is output from the speaker 8 (8L, 8R). The notification sound is different depending on the advanced stage, but may be the same sound.

After the step-up notice effect ends, there are cases where it develops into a reach effect and where it does not develop. In the case of development to reach production, when development from the first stage and the second stage to reach production, the movable frame member 60 develops to reach production after moving from the second position P12 to the first position P11. When the reach effect is started, if the third pattern is developed into the reach effect, the movable frame member 60 is moved to the third position P1 as shown in FIG. 15 (B-1).
In the enlarged second display area ED2 after moving to 3, the decorative display variable display mode of the reach mode is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After the variable display mode of the decorative pattern of the reach mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (C-1), the variable display mode is displayed small in the lower left corner of the enlarged second display area ED2, For example, the enemy character EC and the teammate character MC (first teammate character MC1) develop into a battle effect which is an effect of confrontation. In the battle effect, when the special symbol display result is “big hit”, the effect that the ally character MC wins is executed, and when the special symbol display result is “losing”, the enemy character EC wins the effect. Is done.

When the reach effect is started, if the second stage of the third stage has evolved into a reach effect, as shown in FIG. 15 (B-2), after the movable frame member 60 has moved to the first position P11. In the enlarged first display area ED1, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right”
The variable display mode of the decorative pattern of the reach mode is displayed on C and 5R. After the variable display mode of the decorative pattern of the reach mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (C-2), the variable display mode is displayed small in the lower left of the enlarged first display area ED1, and a predetermined effect ( For example, battle development). In addition, when developing to reach production, the variable display mode of the reach pattern is not displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. You may make it develop into production (for example, battle production).

When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols all together.

When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. Also, the special figure display result is "
In the case of `` losing '', after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern that constitutes the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, and a definite decorative pattern that is a non-specific display result is derived. It may be displayed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like. Processing for controlling progress and the like is included.

The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. Random value MR for determining special figure display result
1 is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process is a process that controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 to enable variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the RAM 10
2 for transmitting an effect control command to the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in 2. After setting the control data in the output port, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. It is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S1).
01). In the start winning determination process, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B
Whether or not is on is determined. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A,
A first start winning process for updating the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the special game using the second special view is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories.

As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to 1.
to add. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to Then, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted, and the RAM
The data is stored in the predetermined area 102 as reserved data.

In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG.
In accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the AM 102, step S110
Any one of the processes of S117 is selected and executed.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Decide before derivation display. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process,
The variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process is performed by the first special symbol display device 4.
A process for performing setting for starting variation of the special symbol in A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special diagram process flag is “3”.
Updated to

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the special process flag is
Update to "".

The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting the open state for the big winning opening etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. The process etc. which wait until it is started are included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is "probability change" or "non-probability change"
Settings are made to control to a certain variation state or a short time state. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). Second
The special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, and the read value is “
What is necessary is just to determine whether it is "0".

When the second special figure holding memory number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S2).
31; NO), for example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning at the second start winning port in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit shifts the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).
).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231).
YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235).
. The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding memory number is “0”.
It is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is “0”. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. That is, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed through the first start winning port or the second start winning port is associated with the hold number together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. What is necessary is just to make it memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM102, and to specify the order in which starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure game corresponding to each holding data.

When the number of first special figure hold storage is other than “0” in step S235 (step S2
35; NO), for example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the head area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning in the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted up by one entry. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

FIG. 5A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. CPU10
3 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is ON.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “ "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change in which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the assignment of the decision value to the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “
It is determined whether or not it is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; YES), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

FIG. 5B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S24).
3). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240;
NO), after the process of step S243 is executed, a confirmed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is determined (step S244). As an example, step S
If it is determined at 240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, step S24 is performed.
Depending on the determination result of the jackpot type in 2, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. More specifically, the jackpot type is “
In the case of “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246).
), The special symbol normal processing is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S2).
61). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S).
262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is OFF (step S261; NO), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S2).
63).

FIG. 6B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode and “reach” that reaches the reach mode A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of them and corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”.

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6A, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination result depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be done. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, so that the variable display result is “big hit”.
What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation | variation pattern corresponding to a case.

In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 6 (A), corresponding to the normal time when the game state is the normal state and the short time control when the game state is the probability changing state or the short time state,
The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is displayed in the variation pattern determination result according to whether it is normal or short-running, or according to the total number of reserved memories. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined to be “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is executed is higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 and PA3-3 is executed. Is set to be low.

FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is executed is higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3 is executed. Is set to be higher.

Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super reach effect is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of losing. Accordingly, when the variable display result is derived after the super reach effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is increased.

In the example of determination shown in FIG. 7A, the variation pattern in which the super reach A effect is executed, such as the change pattern PA3-2, in which the determination ratio of the change pattern in which the super reach B effect is executed is the change pattern PA3-3. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio. On the other hand, in the example of determination shown in FIG. 7B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super reach B effect such as the variation pattern PA2-3 is executed is the super reach A effect in which the variation pattern PA2-2 is executed. It is set to be lower than the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super reach B effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is derived after the super reach B effect is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not obtained. Is done.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the fluctuation pattern PA
3-1 to PA 3-3 have the same special figure variation time and content, but differ in whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the super reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. Further, when the super reach B effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is increased more than when the super reach A effect is executed.

After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol is the time required from the start of the special symbol variation in the special symbol game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. CP
U103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second
Settings are made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the special symbol display device 4B.

After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the start of the special symbol variation is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. RO in the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command
Specify the storage address in M101. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. ROM for the second variation start command table prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command
The storage address in 101 is designated.

The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

When the production control board 12 is supplied with a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like, the production control CPU
120 starts and executes a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, register the CTC mounted on the effect control board 12, and the like. . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

On the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process,
Among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal serving as an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 11
After reading the various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, settings and control corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. .

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. Run.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is a first process transmitted from the main board 11.
This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether or not a variation start command or a second variation start command is received. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second change start command is
This is an effect control command for notifying that a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process includes the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, various control data is read from the effect control pattern in correspondence with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and various effects during the variable display of the decorative design. A process for performing the control is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result is completely stopped and displayed. Processing to be included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the confirmed decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped manner. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. And when the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started,
When the value of the production process flag is updated to “4” while the special figure display result corresponds to “losing” and the big hit gaming state is not started, the production process flag is cleared and the value is changed to “4”. Initialized to 0 ".

The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. And when the execution of the jackpot notification effect ends,
The value of the production process flag is updated to “5”.

The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14.
Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, or a command is output to the audio control board 13 to output the speaker 8L. Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as outputting sound or sound effect from 8R, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14 Execute. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the determination contents at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-probability variation (big hit)”, “probability variation ( "Big hit)".

FIG. 9B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the variation start determination content is “non-reach (loss)”, different decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the prepared left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the medium fixed decorative design updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

When the change determination content is “reach (losing)”, the same decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Production control C
The PU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium definite symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and R
By referring to the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the OM 121, the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5 in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols.
At C, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative pattern,
A difference between the symbol numbers of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol may be determined, and a medium determined decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

If the decision at the start of the change is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”
The same decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the jackpot determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter.
Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot fixed symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol or the probable symbol is used as the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the jackpot type is “probability change” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the determined symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

In the process of step S401, whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect when the content of determination at the start of variation is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. It may be determined. In the re-drawing effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state. It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability change state by variably displaying the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation symbol. In addition, there is a case where the control of the probability variation state is not notified by stopping the display of the decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination after changing the decorative symbol again in the re-lottery effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is controlled to a probability change state by performing promotion effect during a big hit at the time of a big hit game state or completion | finish of a big hit game state.
If it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the process of step S401, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

After executing the process of step S401, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a step-up notice effect determining process (step S402). FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S402 in FIG. 9A as step-up notice effect determination processing. In the step-up notice effect determination process shown in FIG.
U120 first performs step-up notice effect content determination processing (step S501).
In step S501, as an example, a step-up notice effect content determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is selected and set as a table for determining step-up notice effect contents. In the step-up notice effect content determination table, for example, the fluctuation pattern is PA1-1 (no normal time shortening → non-reach (lost)).
, PA1-2 or PA1-3 (normally shortened → non-reach (losing)), PA2-1 (normal reach (losing)), PA2-3 (super reach B (losing)), PA3-1 (
Depending on whether it is normal reach (big hit)) or PA3-3 (super reach B (big hit)), the numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the content of the step-up notice effect is the step-up “none” “predictor” ”,“ SU1 ”,“ SU2 ”, and“ SU3 ”may be assigned to the determination result. The step-up “sign” is a sign effect, and the step-up “SU1,” “SU2,” and “SU3” are step-up notice effects.

FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the step-up notice effect content determination table. In the step-up notice effect content determination table, as a variation pattern, PA1-1 which becomes non-reach (loss) from normal time without shortening, PA1- which becomes non-reach (lack) after normal time shortening.
2 and PA1-3, PA2-1 as a normal reach (losing), PA2-3 as a super reach B (losing), PA3-1 as a normal reach (big hit), PA3-3 as a super reach B (big hit) In each determined case, except for certain cases, step-up “none”, “predictor”, “SU1”, “SU2”, and “SU3” are set to be determined.

As a fixed case among these, when the fluctuation pattern is PA1-1 that is not reached (lost) from normal time reduction, the determination rate of step-up “SU3” is 0. For this reason, after the step-up “SU3” is executed without normal time reduction, non-reach (
It is set so that it will not be lost.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern becomes non-reach (losing) due to normal time shortening and PA1-2, P
In the case of A1-3, the determination ratio of step-ups “SU1”, “SU2”, and “SU3” is set to 0. For this reason, step-up “SU1”, “SU2” and “SU
After “3” is executed, it is set so as not to become non-reach (losing). For this reason, when it does not develop into the reach effect from the normal time, the step-up notice effect is not executed. When the step-up notice effect is executed from the normal time, the reach effect is always executed.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-1 that becomes normal reach (losing), the determination rate of the step-up “SU3” is set to 0. In addition, normal reach (big hit)
Even in the case of PA3-1, the determination rate of step-up “SU3” is 0. For this reason, after the step-up “SU3” is executed, the normal reach is not achieved. When the step-up “SU3” is executed, the super reach B effect is always executed.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-3 that becomes super reach B (losing), the determination rate of the step-up “predictor” is set to zero. Furthermore, even in the case of PA3-3, which is a super reach B (big hit), the determination rate of the step-up “predictor” is set to zero. For this reason, it is set so that it does not become super reach B when it ends with the indication effect before developing into the step-up notification effect.

On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern is PB1-1 that becomes non-reach (losing) without shortening and shortening, PB1-2 that becomes non-reach (losing) after shortening and shortening, PA2-2 that becomes super reach A (losing), In the case of PA 3-2 which is a super reach A (big hit), the sign effect and the step-up notice effect are set not to be executed. Further, after the sign effect and the step-up notice effect are executed, the super reach A is set so as not to develop. For this reason, since the super reach that develops after the sign effect or the step-up notice effect is executed is limited to the super reach B, the interest for the player who wants to enjoy the super reach B can be enhanced. In addition, since the super reach that has been developed without executing the sign effect or the step-up notice effect is limited to the super reach A, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player who wants to enjoy the super reach A.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is PB1-1 that is not reachable (losing) without shortening the time, and PB1-2 that is not reaching (losing) after shortening is shortened, step-up “predictor” “SU1” “ The determination ratio of “SU2” and “SU3” may be a numerical value other than 0, and the sign effect and the step-up notice effect may be executed during the short time. The fluctuation pattern is
PA 2-2 will be Super Reach A (Loose), PA will be Super Reach A (Big Hit)
In the case of 3-2, the reach ratio of the step-up “predictor”, “SU1”, “SU2”, “SU3” is set to a value other than 0, and the super reach A is executed after the predictive effect and the step-up notice effect are executed. You may make it obtain. In this case, since the super reach that has been developed after the sign effect and the step-up notice effect are executed, the possibility of both the super reach A and the super reach B remains, so that the player's interest can be extended.

Further, the PA in each step-up stage when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-1 that becomes normal reach (losing) and PA3-1 that becomes normal reach (big hit).
The decision ratio of PA3-1 to 2-1 is “Step up” from “None”.
The “sign” is higher. In the same case, the determination rate of the step-up stage is higher in the step-up “SU1” than in the step-up “predictor”, and is higher in the step-up “SU2” than in the step-up “SU1”. Step up
Step-up “SU3” is higher than “SU2”.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-3 that becomes super reach B (losing) and PA3-3 that becomes super reach B (big hit), PA3-3 is determined for PA2-3 in each step-up stage. The ratio is the same as the determination ratio of PA3-1 to PA2-1 in each step-up stage when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-1 that is normal reach (losing) and PA3-1 that is normal reach (big hit) Have a tendency to For this reason, as a whole, when the reach production is executed, the step-up stage decision rate is higher for the step-up “predictor” than the step-up “none”, and the step-up “predictor” “SU1” is higher, step-up “SU2” is higher than step-up “SU1”, and step-up “SU3” is higher than step-up “SU2”. Even if PA1-1, PA1-2, and PA1-3, which are non-reach (losing), are included, the determination ratio in the step-up stage has the same tendency.

After executing the process of step S502, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the super reach B.
It is determined whether or not to execute (step S503). In this determination, the fluctuation pattern is P2
-3, PA3-3 depending on whether it is any other. As a result, when it is determined not to execute the super reach B (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the step-up notice effect determination process as it is.

If it is determined that the super reach B is to be executed (step S502; YES),
The effect control CPU 120 performs enemy character determination processing (step S503). In step S503, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for the enemy character updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, an enemy character appearing in Super Reach B is determined by referring to an enemy character determination table stored and prepared in advance in ROM 121.

FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the enemy character determination table used in step S503. In the enemy character determination table shown in FIG. 12A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the enemy character is assigned to one of the determination results of “normal character”, “chance character”, and “large chance character”. Just do it. Note that FIG.
) Describes the determination ratio of each determination result instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result.

In this embodiment, PA2-3 in which the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach B (losing).
The rate of determination of PA3-3 relative to enemy character PA2-3 is higher for "chance character" than for "normal character" in the case of PA3-3 that is super reach B (big hit) . In addition, the determination ratio of enemy characters in the same case is “
The “large chance character” is higher than the “chance character”.

After executing the process of step S503, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a teammate character number determination process (step S504). In step S504, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for the number of teammate characters updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, the number of teammate characters appearing in Super Reach B is determined by referring to a teammate character number determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

FIG. 12B shows a configuration example of a teammate character number determination table used in step S504. In the teammate character number determination table shown in FIG. 12B, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the number of teammate character numbers is assigned to one of the determination results of “1”, “2”, and “3”. It only has to be. In FIG. 12B, the determination ratio of each determination result is described instead of the determination value assigned to each determination result. In this embodiment, the number of enemy characters is one and the number of friendly characters is one to three. However, the number of enemy characters and friendly characters may be two or more. In this embodiment, the number of allied characters is determined. However, the number of allied characters to be determined is fixed in the same manner as the enemy character, for example, one person. A character may be determined.

In this embodiment, PA2-3 in which the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach B (losing).
And the rate of determination of PA3-3 with respect to PA2-3 of the number of friendly characters in the case of PA3-3, which is Super Reach B (big hit), is higher for "2" than for "1" Yes. In addition, the determination ratio of the number of friendly characters in the same case is “
“Three people” is higher.

When the number of teammate characters is determined, teammate characters appearing in Super Reach B are determined. For example, if the number of teammate characters is “one”, teammate character A
For example, if the number of teammate characters is “two”, the first teammate character A and the second teammate character B appear. If the number of teammate characters is “3”, the first character
A teammate character A, a second teammate character B, and a third teammate character C appear.

Further, when the number of teammate characters is determined, the contents of display characters, which are decorative characters displayed in the third display area before the start of the super reach effect B, are determined. As shown in FIG. 12B, the display characters displayed in the third display area before the start of the super reach effect B correspond to the number of teammate characters, and when the teammate character is “1”, “ “Intense heat!”, “Oni!” If the ally character is “2”, and “God!” If the ally character is “3”. Therefore, when the decoration character “Intense heat!” In the third display area before the start of the super reach effect B is displayed, the super reach B effect has one ally character, and the super reach effect B starts. When the decorative character “Oni!” In the previous third display area is displayed, in the Super Reach B effect, the two characters are “two”, and “ When the decorative character “God heat!” Is displayed,
The friend characters are “three people”.

Further, in this embodiment, the PA has a fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B (losing).
The determination ratio of PA3-3 to PA2-3 of the contents of the display character displayed in the third display area in the case of 2-3 and the case of PA3-3 that is super reach B (big hit) is "
Extreme heat! "Oni fever!" Is higher than ". In addition, the determination ratio of the contents of the display characters displayed in the third display area in the same case is higher for “Kamitsu!” Than for “Onishi!”. Thus, when the process of step S504 ends, the effect control CPU 120 ends the step-up notice effect determining process.

Next, the main effect screen and the operation of the movable frame member 60 when the step-up notice effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, an example in which a super reach effect is executed through a step-up notice effect will be described. Further, in the step-up notice effect, an example in which “normal character” is determined as an enemy character, “one person” is determined as the number of friendly characters, and “hot heat!” Is determined as a display character in the third display area will be described. .

FIG. 13 shows an effect screen displayed on the image display device 5 from the start of the decorative pattern change to the first stage of the step-up notice effect in variable display where the super reach effect is executed via the step-up notice effect and The operation of the movable frame 80 is shown. As shown in FIG.
When the variable display is started, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, respectively. In this example, in the example shown in FIG. 13A, in addition to the decorative symbols displayed variably in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the image display device 5 stores the reserved information in the left start winning storage display area 5HL. The display is made. Further, the movable frame member 6
0 is located at the lowermost first position P11. Although not shown, the image display device 5 displays a predetermined background image above the movable frame member 60, and a background image connected to the background image is displayed in the movable frame member 60. Yes.

When the variable display progresses, as shown in FIG. 13B, a sign effect that the movable frame member 60 located at the first position P11 slightly moves up and down is executed. While the indication effect is being executed, in the image display device 5, the background display and decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed.
The change display of the decorative pattern and the hold storage display of the left start winning storage display area 5HL are maintained.

Following the indication effect, it develops to the first stage of the step-up notification effect. In the first stage of the step-up notice effect, as shown in FIG. 13C, the movable frame member 60 is in the first position P11.
From the top to the second position P12. At this time, the display area of the image display device 5 is vertically divided by the movable frame member 60 to form the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2. While the movable frame member 60 moves from the first position P11 to the second position P12, when the movable frame member 60 reaches the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol display area 5L shown in FIG. The decorative symbols 5C and 5R and the reserved memory display in the left start winning memory display area 5HL are erased, and only the background image is displayed on the image display device 5.

When the movable frame member 60 reaches the second position P12, as shown in FIG. 14A, a first display area AE1 formed above the movable frame member 60 and a first display area AE1 formed below the movable frame member 60 are obtained. 2
The areas of the display area AE2 are substantially the same. Subsequently, the enemy character EC is displayed in the first display area AE1 together with a serif character “Ready”. Further, in the movable frame member 60,
A third display area AE3 is formed. These first display area AE1 to third display area AE
3 is an image displayed on the image display device 5.

When the step-up notice effect shifts to the first stage, the effect control CPU 120 displays the enemy character EC in the first display area AE1. Furthermore, when the step-up notice effect shifts to the first stage, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the first notification sound from the speaker 8 (8L, 8R) to the sound control board 13 as shown in FIG. Let By displaying the enemy character EC in the first display area AE1, a sense of expectation for the super reach effect can be obtained, and the interest is improved. In addition to the display of the enemy character EC in the first display area AE1, the decorative character “!” Is displayed in the third display area AE3. Further, the background of the third display area AE3 is a unique background different from the backgrounds of the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2. By displaying decorative characters in the third display area AE3, it is possible to indicate to the player the progress of the step-up stage and the display of the enemy character EC in the first display area AE1. In addition, by making the background of the third display area AE3 unique, it is possible to make the player easily pay attention to the information displayed in the third display area AE3.

Further, when the movable frame member 60 is located at the second position P12, the enemy character CE may be displayed in the first display area AE1, and the teammate character MC ( A first ally character MC1, a second ally character MC2, and a third ally character MC3) may be displayed. Therefore, the first display area AE1 is a display area for enemy characters, and the second display area AE2 is a display area for teammate characters. The third display area AE3 at this time is a neutral display area that maintains the neutrality between the enemy character and the teammate character.

Further, when the step-up notice effect shifts to the second stage, the effect control CPU 120.
As shown in FIG. 14 (B), the first ally character MC1 is displayed in the second display area AE2 together with a serif character “Please be prepared there!”. At this time, CPU 1 for effect control
20 causes the audio control board 13 to output a second notification sound different from the first notification sound from the speaker 8 (8L, 8R). By displaying the first ally character MC1 in the second display area AE2, a sense of expectation for the super reach effect can be obtained, and the interest is improved. In addition to the display of the first ally character MC1 in the second display area AE2, a decorative character “chance !?” is displayed in the third display area AE3. By displaying decorative characters in the third display area AE3, it is possible to indicate to the player the progress of the step-up stage and the display of the first ally character MC1 in the second display area AE2, and to increase expectation. Can do.

In addition, when the step-up notice effect shifts from the second stage to the third stage, the stage shifts to either the third stage of the first pattern or the third stage of the second pattern. When shifting to the third stage of the first pattern, before shifting to the third stage, as shown in FIG. 14 (C-1), a decorative character “extremely hot!” Is displayed in the third display area AE3. indicate. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the audio control board 13 to output the third notification sound from the speaker 8 (8L, 8R). Then, FIG.
5 (A-1), the movable frame member 60 moves from the second position P12 to the third position P13, and the second display area AE2 expands to become an enlarged second display area ED2. -2), the first display area AE1 disappears. In the second stage of the step-up notice effect,
The first ally character MC1 displayed in the display area AE2 is displayed large in the enlarged second display area ED2, and a serif character that predicts the victory of the viewing character MC “Ikyo!” Is displayed. Further, the enemy character EC displayed in the first display area AE1 disappears. Further, in the third display area AE3, the display of the decorative character “Intense heat!” Is continued. By displaying the decoration characters, it is possible to increase the degree of attention with respect to the super reach effect that is subsequently executed.

As an effect following FIG. 15 (A-1), as shown in FIG. 15 (B-1), as shown in FIG.
The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are formed in the enlarged second display area ED2, and the effect that the decorative symbols are displayed in a reach manner in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed. At this time, the decoration character “Intense heat!” Is continuously displayed in the third display area AE3.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15C-1, an enlarged second display area E in the image display device 5.
At D2, an image in a state where the enemy character EC and the first ally character MC face each other is displayed, and the super reach B effect is executed. Furthermore, “BOSS BATTLE”
Is displayed to notify the player that the super reach B effect in which the enemy character EC and the first ally character MC start a battle is started. At this time, the decorative pattern of the reach mode is displayed small in the lower left of the enlarged second display area ED2.

When the super reach production B is started, a super reach start sound is output from the speaker 8. In this way, even when the step-up stage does not change, when there is a change in the display content or the like of the image display area 5, the change sound is output from the speaker 8 in accordance with the change, whereby the image display area It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the change in the display content of No. 5.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16A, the super reach B effect is executed in the enlarged second display area ED2 of the image display device 5. At this time, in the third display area AE3, “BOS
S BATTLE! ”Is displayed to notify the player that the battle effect is being executed as the super reach B effect.

Then, when the display result of the special symbol is “big hit”, an effect in which the first teammate character MC1 wins is executed in the enlarged second display area ED2 of the image display device 5. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), the winning first ally character MC1 is displayed in the enlarged second display area ED2 of the image display device 5, and a decoration of “777” is displayed in the third display area AE3. A symbol is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C-1, the movable frame member 60 moves from the third position P13 to the first position P11, and the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 are displayed.
Then, a definite decorative symbol composed of a big hit combination of “777” is derived and displayed.

Further, when the display result of the special symbol is “losing”, the image display device 5 displays FIG.
After the display shown in (A), an effect in which the enemy character EC wins is executed in the enlarged second display area ED2. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), the winning enemy character EC
Is displayed in the enlarged second display area ED2 of the image display device 5, and “7” is displayed in the third display area AE3.
Decorative symbols other than the “67” jackpot combination are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16C-2, the movable frame member 60 moves from the third position P13 to the first position P11, and “767” is displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. A finalized decorative symbol composed of a combination of decorative symbols other than the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

On the other hand, when shifting to the third stage of the second pattern, before shifting to the third stage, FIG.
As shown in C-2), the decorative character “Pinch !?” is displayed in the third display area AE3. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the audio control board 13 to output a fourth notification sound different from the third notification sound from the speaker 8 (8L, 8R). After that, as shown in FIG.
The movable frame member 60 moves from the second position P12 to the first position P11, the first display area AE1 is enlarged to become the enlarged first display area ED1, and the second display area AE2 shown in FIG. Disappear. Furthermore, the enemy character EC displayed in the first display area AE1 in the second stage of the step-up notice effect is displayed large in the enlarged first display area ED1, and the victory of the enemy character EC “Fuhahha Eat!” The expected serif characters are displayed. Further, the first ally character MC1 displayed in the second display area AE2 disappears. Also,
A decoration character “Pinch !?” is displayed in the third display area AE3. By displaying these decorative characters, information that the degree of expectation may not be high can be given to the player.

As an effect following FIG. 15 (A-2), as shown in FIG. 15 (B-2), as shown in FIG.
The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are formed in the enlarged first display area ED1, and the decorative symbols are displayed in the reach manner in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the third display area AE3, a decorative character “Pinch !?” is continuously displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15C-2, the enlarged first display area E in the image display device 5.
In D1, an image in a state where the enemy character EC and the first ally character MC face each other is displayed, and the super reach B effect is executed. Furthermore, “BOSS BATTLE”
Is displayed to notify the player that the super reach B effect in which the enemy character EC and the first ally character MC start a battle is started. At this time, the decorative pattern of the reach mode is displayed small in the lower left corner of the enlarged first display area ED1. After that, in the enlarged first display area ED1, the effect executed in the image display device 5 after the enlarged second display area ED2 and the movable frame member 60 shown in FIG. 16 have moved from the third position P13 to the first position P11. The same effect is executed.

Up to this point, an example has been described in which “one person” is determined as the number of friendly characters and “Intense!” Is displayed as the display character of the third display area. In some cases, “demon heat!” Is determined as the display character. In this case,
Instead of displaying the stage before proceeding to the third stage of the step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 14C-1, as shown in FIG. 17A, the third display area AE3 displays “Oni! In addition to displaying decorative characters, in the second display area AE2, two teammate characters MC, a first teammate character MC1 and a second teammate character MC2, are displayed. At this time, the background of the third display area AE3 is different from the background shown in FIG. Furthermore, in the second display area AE2, a “Twin power” serif character by the first ally character MC1 and the second ally character MC2 is displayed. Thereafter, the super-reach B effect is executed in place of the effect of the display by one of the first friend character MC1 and the second friend character MC2 of the first friend character MC1 shown in FIGS. .

In addition, “3 people” may be determined as the number of teammate characters, and “God heat!” May be determined as the display character in the third display area. In this case, in place of the display at the stage before proceeding to the third stage of the step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 14C-1, as shown in FIG. ”God heat!” Is displayed, and in the second display area AE3, three teammate characters MC, a first teammate character MC1, a second teammate character MC2, and a third teammate character MC3 are displayed. At this time, the background of the third display area AE3 is shown in FIG.
C-1) and the background shown in FIG. Further, the second display area AE2
Is displayed with a serif character of “all together!” By the first ally character MC1, the second ally character MC2, and the third ally character MC3. Then, instead of the presentation by one person of the first ally character MC1 shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 to the presentation by three persons of the first ally character MC1, the second ally character MC2, and the third ally character MC3,
Execute Super Reach B production.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 expects a big hit by performing display in each of the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2. A suggestion effect that suggests the degree is executed. For example, in the step-up notice effect, the development stage is the first in which the enemy character EC is displayed in the first display area AE1.
In the case up to the stage (SU1) and the case up to the second stage (SU2) in which the enemy character EC is displayed in the first display area AE1 and the teammate character MC is displayed in the second display area, the second
In the case of the stage (SU2), the big hit expectation is higher than that in the case of the first stage (SU1). In the step-up notice effect, before the development to the third stage (SU3), a decorative character “Intense heat!” Is displayed in the third display area AE3 and the process proceeds to the third stage (SU3) of the first pattern. In the case where the decorative character “Pinch !?” is displayed in the third display area AE3 and the process proceeds to the third stage (SU3) of the second pattern, the process proceeds to the third stage (SU3) of the first pattern. In the case, the big hit expectation degree is higher than the case of shifting to the third stage (SU3) of the second pattern. For this reason, in addition to the display mode of the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2, the big hit expectation changes depending on the display mode of the third display area AE3. Therefore, the interest can be improved.

Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, for example, the CPU 12 for effect control
In the step-up notice effect, 0 displays any one of a plurality of different types of characters on the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2. Specifically, in the first display area AE1, any one of a plurality of types of “normal character”, “chance character”, and “large chance character” is displayed as the enemy character EC, and the second display area A
E2 includes one of the first ally character MC1, one of the first ally character MC1 and the second ally character MC2, or the first ally character MC1 and the second ally character MC2.
, And a third party character MC3, one of a plurality of three types, is displayed as a teammate character MC. For this reason, interest increases by the combination of the display content of a 1st area | region and a 2nd area | region increasing.

It should be noted that the display mode of characters and the like in the display mode of the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 may be other display modes. For example, a plurality of enemy characters may be displayed in the first display area AE1, or one different ally character may be displayed in the second display area AE2. Alternatively, the first display area AE1 and the second display area A
You may make it display so that an enemy character and a friend character may coexist in each of E2.

Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, for example, the CPU 12 for effect control
As shown in FIG. 14A, the mode of the first display area AE1 changes so that the step-up notice effect proceeds to the first stage (SU1) and the enemy character is displayed in the first display area AE1. When it does, the notification effect which outputs the notification sound from the speaker 8 is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14B, the effect control CPU 120 performs the step-up notice effect in the second stage (SU
Notification that outputs a notification sound from the speaker 8 also when the mode of the first display area AE1 changes so that the process advances to 2) and the teammate character MC (first teammate character MC1) is displayed in the second display area AE2. Perform the production. For this reason, the player can recognize that the step-up progressed by the notification sound and the changed image is displayed. In the first stage (SU1
) To proceed to the second stage (SU2) when the aspect of the first display area AE1 changes.
When the aspect of the display area AE2 changes, a different notification sound is output. For this reason, the player can recognize to which aspect the first display area AE1 or the second display area AE2 has changed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, the mode after the change of the mode in which the decorative character of the third display area AE3 is “chance !?” (C-
As shown in 1), a third notification sound output from the speaker 8 in the case of “Intense heat!”, And FIG.
4 (C-2), the fourth output from the speaker 8 in the case of “Pinch !?”
The notification sound is different. Therefore, the player can recognize which mode has been changed by the notification.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, an effect of outputting a notification sound from the speaker 8 is performed as the notification effect, but the notification effect may be another effect. For example, the notification effect may be notified by displaying the contents of the change in the effect on the image display device 5 or a sub image display device provided separately by characters or graphics. Specifically, step up! May be displayed. Further, the notification effect may be performed by using a movable accessory or the like to represent a character or a figure, or by moving the movable accessory or the like. Further, when the notification effect is executed with the notification sound, the player may be notified of the fact that the step-up notice effect will be executed, such as “step up”. .

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are formed by moving the movable frame member 60 from the first position P11 to the second position P12. For this reason, since the movement of the movable frame accessory 60 occurs when the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are formed, the interest is improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the movable frame member 60 moves up and down, and changes in the third display area AE3, specifically, changes in the vertical display position of the third display area AE3. Accordingly, the area ratios of the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are different. For example, when the movable frame accessory 60 moves upward, the area of the first display area AE1 is reduced and the area of the second display area AE2 is increased. Further, when the movable frame member 60 moves downward, the area of the first display area AE1 is widened and the area of the second display area AE2 is narrowed. For this reason, the degree of attention of the first display area AE1, the second display area AE2, and the third display area AE3 can be increased.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the third display area AE3 moves according to the vertical movement of the movable frame accessory 60. For this reason, the movement of the third display area AE3 can be recognized by following the operation of the movable frame member 60, and the player can easily watch the movement of the third display area AE3.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in the second stage (SU2) of the step-up notice effect, the first display area AE1 in which the enemy character EC is displayed and the second character in which the teammate character MC is displayed. The display area AE2 is formed by dividing the display screen of the image display device 5 in the third display area AE3 formed in the movable frame member 60. For this reason, since a change can be given to the display of the image display apparatus 5, the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible.
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and has been described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. A part of the configuration may be provided.

(Modification 1) In the above embodiment, in the step-up notice effect, the first sign
During the transition to the stage (SU1), the transition from the first stage (SU1) to the second stage (SU2), etc., the moving frame member 60 (third display area AE3) includes an image. A background common to the background displayed in the entire display area 5 is displayed, but another display may be used. For example, it may be a dedicated image (background) at the time of transition from the precursor to the first stage (SU1) or each step-up stage transitions, or may be a dedicated image (background) for each stage. Also,
In each step-up stage, the expectation may be changed according to the type of background. For example, when moving from the indication to the first stage (SU1), when a blue image, a red image, and a floral pattern image can be displayed as a background image, a red image is displayed rather than a blue image. The big hit expectation degree may be higher, and the big hit expectation degree may be higher when the floral pattern image is displayed than when the red image is displayed. The display content displayed in the third display area AE3 may be common at each step-up stage, or may be different at any stage or at all stages. When the display content of the third display area AE3 is different at each step-up stage, the degree of expectation may be changed according to the display mode. Also,
A plurality of types of display modes at each step-up stage may be prepared, and the degree of expectation may vary depending on the display mode at each step-up stage.

In the above embodiment, the expectation level that varies depending on the display mode of the third display area AE3 is the jackpot expectation level, but other expectation levels may be used. For example, in the process in which step-up or pseudo-ream progresses, the degree of expectation to advance to the next stage may be used. The degree of expectation that this character may win may be used. Alternatively, in a gaming machine to which some points or items are given for the advantage of the player, the degree of expectation that these points or items can be obtained may be used.

(Modification 2) In the above embodiment, the movable frame member 60 moves in the vertical direction to form the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 by the third display area AE3. The movable frame member 60 may be moved in another manner. For example, FIG.
As shown to A), you may make it the left-right movable frame member 65 move to the left-right direction. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18A, the left and right movable frame member 65 arranged at the right end of the image display device 5 moves to the left on the front side of the image display device 5. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the left and right movable frame member 65 moves to the center position of the image display device 5, a third display area AE13 is formed in the left and right movable frame member 65. The first display area AE11 is formed on the right side of the image display device 5, and the second display area AE12 is formed on the left side. Thus, the third
A first display area AE11 and a second display area AE12 are formed by the display area AE13. For example, an enemy character EC similar to that in the above embodiment is displayed in the first display area AE11, and a teammate character MC is displayed in the second display area AE12 to execute a step-up notice effect. Further, the movable frame member 60 may be moved by using an actuator or other driving device in addition to being driven by the movable frame member motor 61. Further, when the movable frame member is moved, a link mechanism or the like may be interposed between the driving device and the movable frame member.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, the tilting movable frame member 67 may tilt around a tilting point located at the lower right of the image display device 5. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19A, the tilting movable frame member 67 arranged in a standing state at the right end of the image display device 5 has a tip centered on the tilt point on the front side of the image display device 5. Tilt to lower left. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the tilting movable frame member 67 is arranged along the diagonal line connecting the upper left and the lower right of the image display device 5, the tilting of the tilting movable member 67 is stopped. Subsequently, the tip of the tilting movable member 67 is stretched. In this way, as shown in FIG. 19C, the tilting movable member 67 is bridged between the upper left and lower right of the image display device 5. At this time, the third display area AE23 is formed in the tilting movable frame member 67, the first display area AE21 is formed on the upper right side of the image display device 5, and the second display area AE22 is formed on the lower left side. Is done. Thus, the first display area AE21 and the second display area AE22 are formed by the third display area AE23. For example, an enemy character EC similar to that in the above embodiment is displayed in the first display area AE21, and a teammate character MC is displayed in the second display area AE22.

In the above embodiment, the second display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are formed by the third area display AE3. However, the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are formed by the third display area. Two or more display areas may be formed by adding another display area to the two display areas AE2. Further, in order to form the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2, one display area of the third display area AE3 is provided, but the first display area and the second display area are formed by two or more display areas. Two display areas may be formed, or three or more display areas may be formed by adding other display areas to the first display area and the second display area. Further, the third display area AE3 is physically integrally formed, but may be formed in a separated state (a state separated from each other). In the above embodiment,
The first display area AE1 to the third display area AE3 are formed on the same surface, but may be formed on surfaces having different distances from the player. For example, the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are formed on the same surface, and the third display area AE3 is a player's side more than the surface on which the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are formed. You may form in the surface arrange | positioned near.
Further, the first display area AE1 to the third display area AE3 may be a three-dimensional display area instead of a plane.

(Modification 3) In the above embodiment, the third display area AE3 is formed in the movable frame member 60, but the third display area may be formed in another manner. For example, the movable frame member 6
An image such as the movable frame member 60 is displayed on the image display device 5 without using an accessory such as 0, a third display area is formed in the image, and the first display is performed by the third display area. An area and a second display area may be formed. Further, the first display area and the second display area are formed so as to be in contact with the opposing lines of the third display area displayed on the image display device 3 without forming the movable frame member 60 or its image. The first display area and the second display area may be formed by the third display area. The third display area AE3 may be other than the image of the image display device 5 surrounded by the movable frame member 60. For example, the movable frame member 6
A sub image display device such as an LCD may be separately provided at 0, and an image corresponding to the third display area may be displayed on the sub image display device. Further, when a plurality of third display areas AE3 are formed, the plurality of third display areas may be provided in each of the plurality of members, or may be provided in one member. Further, a part of the third display area may be formed by the display of the image display device 5, and another part of the third display area may be provided on another member or the like.

(Modification 4) In the above embodiment, the movable frame member 60 is arranged at the second position P12 so that the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are displayed at the same ratio (50:50). However, it may be displayed at other ratios. For example, the movable frame member 60 is second
The first display area AE1 and the second display area AE1 are arranged at a position lower than the position P12 and higher than the first position P11.
The display area ratio of the display area AE2 may be set to 80:20. Further, the movable frame member 60 is disposed at a position higher than the second position P12 and lower than the third position P13, and the ratio of the display areas of the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 is set to 20:80. Also good. Further, the movable frame member 60 is arranged at any one of the three positions of the first position 11, the second position P12, and the third position P13, but can be arranged at four or more positions. You may do it.

(Modification 5) In the above embodiment, the movable frame member 6 as the step-up stage proceeds.
Although there are one movement modes of 0, a plurality of movement modes of the movable frame member 60 may be provided. For example, in addition to the movement mode of the above-described embodiment, when the step-up notice effect proceeds from the predictive stage to the second stage (SU2), the movable frame member 60 temporarily moves to the third position P13, for example. You may make it move to a position. Furthermore, when a plurality of movement modes are provided, the degree of expectation may change according to the movement mode. For example, when the step-up notice effect progresses from the sign stage to the second stage (SU2), the moving mode in which the movable frame member 60 once moves to the third position P13, for example, moves to the second position is the step-up notice. When the production proceeds from the sign stage to the second stage (SU2), the big hit expectation may be higher than when the movable frame member 60 is moved to the second position as it is.

Further, the timing at which each character is displayed in the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 may be the same timing or different timings. In the above embodiment,
In order to display the enemy character EC in the first display area AE1 in the first stage and to display the teammate character in the second display area AE2 in the second stage, the display areas are displayed at different timings. However, it may be displayed simultaneously in the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 in any step-up stage. In addition, the first display area A is stepwise in a plurality of stages as the step-up progresses or away from the step-up progress.
You may display E1 and 2nd display area AE2. In this case, the display may proceed step by step over a plurality of variable display games (special game). Similarly, display may be performed at the same timing between the first display area AE1, the second display area AE2, and the third display area AE3, or may be performed at different timings.

(Modification 6) In the above embodiment, the movable frame member 60 forms the third display area by moving the integral frame body (the accessory), but the movable frame member is formed in another manner. May be. For example, the movable frame member may be deformed, or the movable frame member may be formed by combining (or combining) a plurality of parts (parts). In the aspect in which the movable frame member is formed by a plurality of parts, each part may be arranged at a plurality of positions such as a plurality of upper, lower, left, and right sides. Further, when each part moves to a position where it is joined before being joined as a movable frame member, it may be accompanied by a complicated movement such as rotation.
In addition, the movable frame member and each of these parts not only move on a plane parallel to the surface of the game board 3 but also move in a direction orthogonal to the game board 3, so-called three-dimensional movement. It may be accompanied. Moreover, you may operate each part using a link mechanism. In the image display device 5, when the first display area and the second display area are formed so as to be in contact with the opposing lines of the third display area, or when the movable frame member is deformed, the third display area The area may be changed.

(Modification 7) In the above embodiment, even when the movable frame member 60 is disposed at the first position P11, the movable frame member 60 is located on the front side of the image display device 5, and the movable frame member 6
Although 0 is always visible from the player, the movable frame member 60 may be
You may make it arrange | position in the position which becomes invisible. For example, before the sign effect or the step-up notice effect begins, the movable frame member 60 is disposed on the back side of the screen of the image display device 5 or a decorative feature is provided around the image display device 5. The movable frame member 60 is arranged on the back side of the object so that the movable frame member 60 is hidden so that the player cannot visually recognize it, and the movable frame member 60 moves when the sign effect or step-up notice is executed. Then, the player may move to a position that is not hidden by the image display device 5 or the decorative accessory so that the player can visually recognize it.

(Modification 8) In the above embodiment, the number of friendly characters determined in the step-up notice effect is the same as the number of characters that can be determined, but the types of characters that can be determined are determined. The number of characters to be played may be large. For example, in the above-described embodiment, one enemy character is determined from among the three enemy characters that can be determined, but a plurality of people who can also determine the friendly character, for example, from among the three friendly characters One ally character may be determined. Moreover, when the number of characters to be determined is three, the number of characters that can be determined is four or five or more, and the character may be determined from the number of characters. Further, when the number of characters that can be determined is smaller than the number of characters to be determined, a plurality of the same characters may be determined.

Further, even when the determined number of characters is the same, the degree of expectation may differ depending on the determined characters. For example, when determining three teammates of five characters, a first teammate character to a fifth teammate character, the third teammate is more than the case of determining the first teammate character, the second teammate character, and the third teammate character. The degree of expectation may be higher when three people, the teammate character, the fourth teammate character, and the fifth teammate character are determined. As for the high degree of expectation, for example, a strength point is attached to each character, and the overall strength may be determined by the sum of the determined strength points of the character. Further, when a specific combination occurs, there may be a strength point that is specially added to the strength point.

In the above embodiment, the expectation level is determined by the strength of the enemy character and the ally character regardless of the compatibility of the enemy character and the ally character. It may be. For example, even if the character is usually a normal character with low expectation and a weak ally character, in a specific combination, the compatibility may be high and the expectation may be high.

(Modification 9) In the above embodiment, in the reach effect after the step-up effect,
The decorative symbols are displayed in the reach form in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R.
The decorative symbols may not be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R during or before the step-up notice effect, particularly during the reach effect. Further, even if the decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols may be displayed in a transparent or translucent manner so that the background can be seen through. Further, in the reach effect, a decorative design display area may be provided small at any of the four corners of the design display device 5 to display a decorative design in a reach manner.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, when executing the step-up effect, an effect different from the step-up effect is provided at least in the first display area AE1 to the third display area AE3. It may be executed in one display area. In particular, the first display area AE1.
Other notice effects may be performed in at least one display area of the third display area AE3. Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 and the like, when the step-up notice effect is being executed, the display of the number of holds in the left start winning storage display area 5HL and the right start winning storage display area 5HR is deleted. However, the number of holds in the left start winning storage display area 5HL and the right start winning storage display area 5HR may be kept displayed. Alternatively, the left start winning storage display area 5HL and the right start winning storage display area 5HR may be reduced to display the number of holds.

In the above embodiment, as the step-up effect progresses, the third display area AE
However, the first display area AE1 and the second display area AE2 are changed.
Also, the background image may change, and an effect image or the like may be displayed in at least one display area of the first display area AE1 to the third display area AE3. In these cases, a background image or an effect image that can be displayed in common in the first display area AE1 to the third display area AE3 may be provided. First display area AE1 to third display area A
The background image or effect image that can be displayed in common with E3 may be an image that displays a specific pattern or a specific group of characters. Further, when displaying a background image or an effect image that can be displayed in common in the first display area AE1 to the third display area AE3, a common notification sound or lamp may be emitted.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the second stage of the step-up effect shown in FIG. 14B is shifted to the third stage of the second pattern shown in FIG. Area AE3
The decoration character displayed on the screen shifts from “Chance !?” to “Pinch !?”, which is a so-called fall-down effect that may give the impression of low expectations. It may not be provided.

(Modification 10) In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be an appropriate mode. For example, it may be a so-called vertical scrolling variable display in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to flow from top to bottom, or a so-called vertical scrolling variable display in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed so as to flow from top to bottom. Or the update display by the update on the spot may be sufficient. When displaying these, the decorative symbol display area 5L,
A plurality of decorative symbols such as two or three adjacent to each other may be displayed on 5C and 5R. When displaying a plurality of decorative symbols, the so-called double reach or triple reach in which two or three types of decorative symbols are displayed in a reach manner may be used.

(Modification 11) In the above embodiment, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is used as the image display device 5 as a display device for displaying decorative designs and various effects, but other display devices may be used. Good. For example, a rotating drum on which a decorative pattern or a character for performance is drawn may be used. This type of rotating drum has a plurality of frames, and each frame may display a plurality of decorative symbols, or may display a plurality of characters, or a decorative symbol. And characters may be displayed together. Further, the step-up effect may be one in which a stage shifts as the drum on which a plurality of characters are displayed rotates. In addition, as a display device that displays a decorative pattern and various effects, a projector irradiation that projects an image including an image of a decorative pattern or a character from a projector may be used. In this case, for example, the variation of the decorative pattern is caused by projection mapping. It may be a display or an effect display. The image displayed on the image display device 5 may be an appropriate image. For example, an image such as an animation or a graphic image may be used. Alternatively, it may be a live-action image of a person or background, and may be a promotional video, particularly when performing music.

(Modification 12) In the above embodiment, the second stage of the step-up notice effect (SU2)
The enemy character EC is displayed in the first display area AE1 prior to displaying the teammate character MC in the second display area AE2, but the teammate character MC is displayed in the second display area AE2 first.
May be displayed. Further, a pattern in which the enemy character EC is first displayed in the first display area AE1 and a pattern in which the teammate character MC is first displayed in the second display area AE2 may be executable. In this case, the degree of expectation may change depending on whether the previously displayed character is an enemy character or an ally character.

Alternatively, the teammate character MC may be displayed in the first display area AE1, and the enemy character EC may be displayed in the second display area AE2. Further, one of the ally character MC and the enemy character EC may be displayed in the first display area AE1, and the other one may be displayed in the second display area AE2. In this case, the teammate character MC has the first display area AE1 and the second display area A.
The degree of expectation may vary depending on which of E2 is displayed. Further, the degree of expectation may change depending on the display order of the enemy character EC and the teammate character MC.
In addition, a plurality of teammate characters and enemy characters may be displayed in the second stage and other stages. For example, when the enemy character EC is displayed in the first display area AE1 in principle and the teammate character MC is displayed in the second display area AE2, the first display area AE1 is displayed.
When the teammate character MC is displayed in the second display area AE2 and the enemy character EC is displayed in the second display area AE2, a so-called definite effect in which the big hit expectation is 100% may be provided. Also, a so-called premium effect that appears at a very low appearance rate (for example, 1/1000 of the big hit) may be provided among the confirmed effects.

(Modification 13) In the above-described embodiment, a notification sound is appropriately output when shifting to each step-up stage in the step-up notice effect. However, the notification sound may be output at all stages, or The notification sound may be output at the timing. At each stage,
A plurality of types of notification sounds may be output, and the degree of expectation may be changed according to the output notification sounds. In addition, when the notification sound is output, a character corresponding to the notification sound may be displayed, and the notification sound and the image display are produced such that the enemy character EC and the teammate character MC react to the notification sound. You may make it interlock | cooperate.

(Modification 14) In the above embodiment, the step-up notice effect is executable up to the third stage (SU3) following the sign effect, but may be executed up to two stages. And it may be executable up to four or more stages. In addition, the indication effect may be provided or may not be provided. Further, when the sign effect is being executed, a notification sound corresponding to the sign effect may be output.

(Modification 15) In each effect such as a step-up notice effect, a reach effect, a super reach effect, etc., explanatory characters for explaining the result of the effect to the player may be displayed on the image display device 5 or other display devices. For example, in the super reach production of the above-described embodiment, if the production that the teammate character MC wins the enemy character EC is executed, the fact that the big hit is “
A big hit if your teammate wins! ? Or the like may be displayed for explanation. In addition, when such explanation is given, symbols such as “~ big hit?” And “˜big hit ...” may be added at the end to avoid assertive expressions.

(Modification 16) In each effect such as a step-up notice effect, a reach effect, a super reach effect, etc., the expectation achievement possibility may be displayed at a predetermined timing. Here, the expected items are items that the player expects in the course of the game, for example, items that shift to super reach or items that become big hits. As the display of the expectation achievement possibility, there are, for example, a display of a jackpot expectation level at the time of reach development or super reach development, a display of a super reach development expectation level during execution of a step-up notice effect, and the like. For example, the expectation achievement possibility can be represented by the number of stars. For example, five stars that can be painted black are displayed, and the degree of expectation can be expressed in five levels by the number of stars painted black. For example, when there are four black stars and one unfilled star, the expectation is greater than when there are three black stars and two unfilled stars. . As an aspect of star filling, for example, the whole may be filled or half may be filled. In this case, 10 levels of expectation can be displayed with 5 stars. Further, a star indicating the expected degree of jackpot displayed at the time of super reach development may be displayed at any of the four corners of the image display device 5 during execution of the super reach effect. In addition, the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot may be increased or decreased during execution of the super reach effect. Further, in the above embodiment, the expectation degree is the jackpot expectation degree, but other expectation degrees may be used. For example, it may be an expectation level that develops into a reach effect or a super reach effect, or may be an expectation level that the open round is greater than the number of previously reported rounds if it is a big hit.

(Modification 17) In the above embodiment, variable display is started in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative design and the type of reach effect. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is sometimes transmitted is shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a variable before the reach, such as the presence / absence of a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream”. A command indicating the display time and the variable display mode is transmitted, and a command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect, is transmitted as the second command. You may do it. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or the second command is sent after a predetermined time has passed after the first command is sent. You may make it do. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

(Modification 18) The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result of a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is derived and displayed This is a gaming machine in which one game is finished and a winning can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment has the hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine and software that performs predetermined processing cooperate. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics may be provided.

Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls, etc. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and when a prize is generated, Any of a plurality of types of gaming value may be paid out.

As an effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, it is only necessary to include a notice effect or a meter effect in the meter change notification mode in the above-described embodiment.

(Modification 19) In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the predetermined effect such as the notice effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, The various effect operations including the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and the decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but based on the occurrence of winning balls enclosing gaming balls The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score.

(Modification 20) A program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed and provided on a removable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. It is not limited to the form, and a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device in advance may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

(Modification 21) The game execution form is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but also temporarily stores the downloaded program and data via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to adopt a form that can be executed by this, or a form that is directly executed using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

(Modification 22) In the above embodiment, “the ratio is different” means A: B = 70%:
30% or A: B = 30%: Not limited to those with different ratios such as 70%, A: B
= 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios such as 0%.

(Modification 23) In the above embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “8” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not restricted to such an aspect. 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 the one type 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.

(Modification 24) In the above embodiment, the update timing of each random number is made different,
The random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update range of the random numbers.

(Modification 25) In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 has a random value based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. An example in which a determination process for random values is performed with reference to the determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. However, the execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in (1) may be received. That is,
The effect control board 12 can execute the prefetch notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

(Modification 26) In the above-described embodiment, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is made on the effect control board 12 side, and the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. It was described as occurring. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command may be generated by an interrupt request using the first bit of serial communication.

(Modification 27) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, by operating the input device, the enemy character, the ally character, or various effects may be customized according to the player's preference. Examples of customization targets include, for example, the background images of the first display area to the third display area, fonts (fonts) of decorative characters, and the like in addition to the characters described above.

(Modification 28) Further, during the execution of the sign effect or the step-up notice effect, a predetermined error,
For example, when a door opening error or a clogged error occurs, the movable frame member 60 may not be moved in the sign effect or the step-up notice effect. Further, even when an error occurs when the movable frame member 60 is operated during other effects, the movable frame member 60
The operation of may be stopped.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A Start port switch 22B Start port switch 23 Count switch 25A Hold indicator 25B Hold indicator 25C Hold indicator 60 Movable frame member 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
110 Switch circuit 111 Solenoid circuit 120 Production control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O
SU1 1st stage SU2 2nd stage SU3 3rd stage

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A first display area;
A second display area;
A third display area between the first display area and the second display area;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests an expectation level by performing display on each of the first display area and the second display area;
The gaming machine, wherein the first display area and the second display area are formed by the third display area when the suggestion effect is being executed.

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