JP2019054906A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a display device capable of being moved and a movable object capable of being moved to a position overlapping the front face of the display device. The display device is composed of a first area that is not visible when the movable object is overlapped and a second area that is visible. The display device is caused to move when the movable object is overlapping the front face of the display device. In this way, since the display device is moved with the movable object overlapping the display device, it is possible to perform a presentation in which the display device and the movable object are corresponding to each other and thereby to increase amusement of games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of notice effects are executed that cause the player to expect the display result to be in the specific display mode.

  As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that performs an effect of rotating a display device (for example, Patent Document 1) and a gaming machine that performs an effect of operating a movable object so as to cover the display device (for example, Patent Document 2) have been proposed. ing.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-179219 JP2015-51106A

  However, the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 do not provide an effect corresponding to the operation of the movable object in operating the display device, and are not sufficient from the viewpoint of improving the game entertainment. It was.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
An operable display device (eg, image display device 5);
A movable object (such as a movable body 32) operable at a position overlapping the front surface of the display device,
The display device includes a first region that is not visible when the movable object is superimposed and a second region that is visible (for example, a portion of the image display device 5 is visible, while a superimposed portion Becomes invisible)
Display device operating means for operating the display device when the movable object is superimposed on the front surface of the display device (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 58AKS015),
It is further provided with the feature.

  According to such a configuration, the display device operates in a state in which the movable object is superimposed on the display device. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the display device and the movable object, and to improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
Emphasis display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 58AKS015) that performs highlighting that emphasizes the operation of the display device when the display device is operating,
You may make it provide further.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
The highlighting means performs a display radiating from the center of the display device as the highlighting display (for example, displaying a pattern radiating from the center of the image display device 5 during the rotation of the image display device 5). To emphasize the operation of the image display device 5),
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, since the display which expands radially from the part visible from a movable object is made, a movable object can be made conspicuous.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The display device operation means can operate the display device even when the movable object is not superimposed on the front surface of the display device, and can execute an operation corresponding to the content displayed on the display device. (For example, it works according to the moving image (video) displayed in the reach of Super Reach)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect utilizing the operation of the display device.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The second region is narrower than the first region (for example, when the movable body 32 is superimposed on the front surface of the image display device 5, a visible region of the image display device 5 becomes narrower than a non-visible region).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the movable object can be made more conspicuous than the operation of the display device.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The movable object is in a non-operating state in which it does not operate during the operation of the display device (for example, the movable object 32 does not operate during the operation of the image display device 5).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and making the player feel uncomfortable.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A maintenance effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a maintenance effect) capable of executing a maintenance effect that maintains the effect mode,
As the maintenance effect, a period for maintaining the first mode (for example, a period for maintaining the sub-image display device in portrait orientation) and a period for maintaining the second mode (for example, a period for maintaining the sub-image display device in landscape mode). It is possible to perform different productions,
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the length of the period for maintaining the second aspect (for example, when the maintenance effect is executed, the time for which the sub-image display device is maintained in the landscape orientation is long) The expectation degree of jackpot is high, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to a period during which the aspect of the effect is maintained.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. 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 game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern etc. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an image display apparatus operation | movement pattern determination process. It is a timing chart which shows the timing when specific display and specific production are performed. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a maintenance execution pattern.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  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 also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. 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, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. 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 left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  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 (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The release state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  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 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the ordinary figure holding memory 25C is turned on to display the number of ordinary symbols stored.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  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. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  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 jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of 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. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  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 in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt 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 due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). 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, 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 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. 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 in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  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, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. 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 game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. 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.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 58AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 58AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”.

  In this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to C are executed. In this embodiment, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to each variation pattern as shown in FIGS. The reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that suggests that the game is controlled to the big hit state. When each reach is executed, the reliability (big hit reliability) increases in the order of normal reach <super reach C <super reach B <super reach A. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit. The super reach in this embodiment is executed via the normal reach.

  On the screen of the image display device 5 in this embodiment, there is provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. As described above, the hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display. In this embodiment, an effect (active effect) for changing the display mode of the active display to a mode different from the normal mode is executed during the reach period of the super reach. Further, in this embodiment, in the case of a variation pattern that becomes super reach, a movable body effect is performed in which the movable body 32 is moved to a position where the front surface of the image display device 5 overlaps. It should be noted that the active effect and the movable object effect are collectively referred to as a specific effect, and the specific effect may be a notice effect for notifying the expected degree of jackpot. Further, when a specific effect is executed, a specific display for displaying the specific effect to be executed so as to be visible to the player is performed. When the movable body effect is executed, the movable body 32 is superimposed on the front surface of the image display device 5 so that a part of the image display device 5 can be visually recognized, while the superimposed portion cannot be visually recognized.

(Notice production)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect determination process for determining whether or not the notice effect is executed and the effect mode. The notice effect determining process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variation pattern of the super reach (step 58AKS001).

  If it is a super reach variation pattern (step 58AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not an active effect is executed (step 58AKS002). In step 58AKS002, it is determined whether or not the active effect is to be executed, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10A, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which an active effect is executed when a super-reach reach effect is performed. However, when a super-reach reach effect is not performed (only normal reach or non-reach). Also, an active effect may be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 9, after performing the process of step 58AKS002, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the execution mode of the active effect (step 58AKS003). In step 58AKS003, according to the type of super reach and the display result, for example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10B is set to any one of “blue”, “green”, and “red”. In this embodiment, when executed, the reliability (big hit reliability) increases in the order of “blue” <“green” <“red” <. In step 58AKS003, the execution mode (final display mode) to be finally displayed may be determined. For example, after the normal “white” active display changes to “blue”, “green” or “red” Change in two steps (or three steps) may be performed. In step 58AKS003, the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes may be determined such that the later the timing of the color of the final display mode, the higher the degree of expectation. Further, the process of step 58AKS003 and the process of step 58AKS004, which will be described later, need only be executed when it is determined in step 58AKS002 that the active effect is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 9, after executing the process of step 58AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a specific display (specific display of the active effect) for visually confirming that the active effect is performed, and the execution mode in the case of executing the specific display. Determination is made (step 58AKS004). In step 58AKS004, according to the type of super reach, for example, whether or not the specific display of the active effect is executed is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10C, and the execution mode for execution is determined. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, specific display is performed at a different rate depending on the type of super reach. Specifically, the ratio of specific display increases in the order of super reach C <super reach B <super reach A. Further, in this embodiment, the specific display is determined in a different manner for each type of super reach. Unlike this, it may be determined in any manner, and the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach. Moreover, the process of the said step 58AKS004 may be performed even when it determines with not performing an active effect in step 58AKS002. In this case, it may be executed at a smaller rate than when it is determined in step 58AKS002 that the active effect is executed. According to this, in spite of performing the specific display (active display specific display) for visually confirming that the active effect is performed, the gaze effect that the active effect is not actually executed is executed, and the player Can give unexpectedness. Moreover, the opportunity to perform a specific display increases and the range of production can be improved. In addition, when a specific display is performed, a specific display suggestion effect that suggests that the specific display is performed may be executed. For example, a character holds the specific display in his hand on the screen of the image display device 5. An image that appears may be displayed, or a dedicated sound may be output. In this case, the specific display suggestion effect may be executed in a manner in which the player can recognize which type of specific display is performed, or the specific display suggestion of the common mode regardless of the type of the specific display performed. An effect may be executed. Note that the specific display suggestion effect may include a specific display suggestion effect of a gaze that is not actually displayed.

  Further, the image display device 5 in this embodiment can be rotated as described later, and rotates in accordance with the reach effect of super reach. The effect control CPU 120 is in a normal state (the state of FIG. 1) in which the image display device 5 is located at a normal position at the timing of performing the specific display, or a special state (FIG. 13 (e), ( Depending on whether f) or the like), the ratio at which the effect of the gaze is executed may be varied. Specifically, the rate at which the gaze effect is executed may be lower in the special state than in the normal state. That is, the specific effect may be more easily performed when the specific display is performed in the special state than when the specific display is performed in the normal state. According to this, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation with respect to the state of the image display device 5.

  Returning to FIG. 9, after performing the process of step 58AKS004, the CPU 120 for effect control performs the operation setting of the movable body 32 in the movable object effect and the execution setting of the specific display for visually recognizing that the movable object effect is executed. (Step 58AKS005). In step 58AKS005, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “losing”, the movable body 32 is operated “once” at a determination ratio shown in FIG. Decide whether to operate. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, when the display result is “big hit”, the movable body 32 is set to be operated “twice” (the movable body effect is executed “twice”). In the case of “losing”, it is set to operate “once” (movable body effect is executed “once”). As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of specific displays are performed, such as a specific display of active effects and a specific display of movable body effects. In addition, when the specific display of the active effect is performed, the active effect is performed as the specific effect, and when the specific display of the movable object effect is performed, the movable object effect is performed. The specific effect of the type corresponding to the type of is executed. Therefore, the variation of production can be increased and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In step 58AKS005, the number of operations of the movable body 32 is determined, and whether or not a specific display (specific display of the movable body effect) for visually confirming that the movable body effect is executed is determined. Specifically, according to the type of super reach, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the specific display of the movable body effect is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, for the specific display of the movable body effect, an example is shown in which a plurality of modes are not prepared unlike FIG. 10C, but a plurality of modes are prepared in the same manner as the specific display of the active display. May be. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, specific display is performed at a different rate depending on the type of super reach. Specifically, the ratio of specific display increases in the order of super reach C <super reach B <super reach A. As shown in FIGS. 10C and 10E, the movable body effect specific display in this embodiment is executed at a higher rate than the active effect specific display. On the contrary, the specific display of the active effect may be executed at a higher rate than the specific display of the movable object effect. Note that the specific display is performed during the period before the execution of the specific effect (active effect, movable object effect) both when the active effect is visually recognized and when the movable object effect is visually recognized. Specific display is performed. In this embodiment, when the movable body 32 is operated “twice” (that is, when the display result is “big hit”), the reach of the super reach, which is the same timing as when the “moving once” operation is performed. The first operation is performed at a timing immediately before the start of the production (specific display is performed at a common timing before that), and is superimposed on the front surface of the image display device 5. Then, the specific display displayed before the first operation continues to be displayed as it is, and the second movable body 32 is operated at the timing immediately before the display result is derived and superimposed on the front surface of the image display device 5. (That is, the movable body effect performed for the second time is a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is “big hit”). Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether the displayed specific display continues to be displayed after the first operation of the movable body 32. In addition, when the operation of the movable body 32 is performed for the first time, the specific display of the movable body effect is deleted, and the specific display of the movable body effect of the same mode is performed again before the operation of the movable body 32 for the second time. May be. According to this, even when the specific display of the movable body effect is performed (even if the specific display of the same mode), the degree of expectation varies depending on the timing at which the specific display is performed (“ The expectation is higher when the specific display corresponding to the “second” movable body effect is performed than when the specific display corresponding to the “first” movable body effect is performed). Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the timing at which the specific performance is executed. Even when the display result is “lost”, the “second time” movable body effect and the specific display corresponding thereto may be executed at a lower rate than when the display result is “big hit”. . In addition, when the display result is “losing”, the movable body effect is executed “twice”, but during the super reach reach effect, the display result is different from the timing when the display result is “big hit”. It may be done. Regarding the specific display of the movable body effect, whether to perform the specific display according to the “first” movable body effect or whether to perform the specific display according to the “second” movable body effect is determined by lottery. In any case, it may be displayed before the “first” operation. According to this, the specific display performed in accordance with the “second time” movable body effect is displayed as it is after being displayed before the first operation. In addition, since the “second” movable body effect is determined as “big hit”, the specific display is performed in accordance with the “second” movable body effect. May be lower than the rate at which is performed.

  After executing the process of step 58AKS005, the CPU 120 for effect control executes an image display apparatus operation pattern determination process for determining the pattern of the rotation operation of the image display apparatus 5 (step 58AKS006). The image display device 5 in this embodiment can be rotated in accordance with the reach effect of super reach, and in the process of step 58AKS006, the operation pattern of the rotation operation is determined.

(Image display device operation pattern determination processing)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the image display device operation pattern determination process. In the image display device operation pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is determined to execute the active effect (step 58AKS011). In step 58AKS011, it may be determined by confirming whether or not it is determined in step 58AKS002 in FIG.

  When it is determined to execute the active effect, that is, when there is an active effect (step 58AKS011; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the active display, that is, before the active effect, the image display device 5. Is set to return to the normal state which is the initial position (step 58AKS012). Note that in step 58AKS012, for example, a normal “white” active display changes to “blue” and then changes to “green” or “red”, so that a two-step change (or three steps) may be performed. In such a case, the setting may be made to return to the initial position before each change.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the active effect, that is, when there is no active effect (step 58AKS011; No), or after executing the process of step 58AKS012, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the display result is “big hit”. It is determined whether or not (step 58AK013). When the display result is “big hit” (step 58AK013; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a setting to return the image display device 5 to the normal state that is the initial position immediately before the “second time” operation of the movable body 32. Perform (step 58AKS014). Even if the display result is “lost”, if the movable body 32 is operated “twice” (operated during the period of the super-reach reach effect), will it be “big hit” in step 58AKS013? Instead of determining whether or not the movable body 32 is to be operated during the reach production period of super reach, if it is to be operated, the setting may be made to return to the initial position before the operation in step 58AKS014. As described above, in this embodiment, the image display device 5 can be operated to the special state, and when the specific display is performed by performing the specific display in the special state, the specific display is performed after the image display device 5 is in the normal state. Execute. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  After executing the process of step 58AKS014, or when it is determined in step 58AKS013 that the display result is “lost” (step 58AKS013; No), the production control CPU 120 uses different operation patterns depending on the type of super reach. The pattern is selected and set from a plurality of predetermined patterns (step 58AKS015), and the image display device operation pattern determination process is terminated. In step 58AKS015, different operation patterns may be set depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. When the setting for returning the image display device 5 to the initial position is performed by either or both of step 58AKS012 and step 58AKS014, the image display device 5 is returned to the initial position at the set timing. Thereafter, it may be returned to the position before returning to the initial position. In the example shown in the figure, an example in which the setting to return to the initial position is shown. However, for example, a pattern to return to the initial position before the active effect or the movable object effect is prepared in advance, and in the process of step 58AKS015, You may set an operation pattern according to the production content. In this embodiment, when an operation pattern is determined in step 58AKS015, a pattern spreading radially from the center of the image display device 5 is displayed during the rotation operation of the image display device 5 accordingly. Thus, the setting for emphasizing the operation of the image display device 5 is performed. Further, in the process of step 58AKS015, when the display result is “big hit” and the movable body effect is executed, the setting of operating the image display device 5 may be performed after the “second” movable body effect (image). It suffices to make settings so that the image display device 5 operates with the movable body 32 superimposed on the display device 5).

  In addition, for example, when the setting is made to return to the initial position in 58AKS012 in response to the active effect being performed, the difference between the execution timing of the active effect and the execution timing of the movable body effect is determined in advance. If it is within the predetermined period (for example, when a movable body effect is performed 1 second after the active effect), the image display device 5 returned to the initial position before the execution of the active effect is left in the initial position. However, the process of step 58AKS014 may not be performed. On the other hand, when the difference between the execution timing of the active effect and the execution timing of the movable object effect exceeds a predetermined period, the image display device is used at the respective timings before the active effect and before the movable object effect. Setting to return 5 to the initial position may be performed.

  Returning to FIG. 9, after executing the process of step 58AKS006, or when it is determined that it is not a super reach variation pattern (step 58AKS001; No), the presence / absence of execution and the appearance mode are determined as other notice effects (step 58AKS007). . Thereafter, the determination result in 58AKS002 to 58AKS007 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 58AKS008), and the notice effect determination process is terminated.

(Direction execution timing)
Next, execution timings of specific effects such as active display and movable body effects and examples of effects operations will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing the timing at which the specific display and the specific effect (active effect or movable object effect) are executed. Specifically, FIG. 12A shows a timing chart when the display result is “big hit” and the active effect is executed. FIG. 12B shows a timing chart when the display result is “losing” and the active effect is not executed. FIG. 12C shows a timing chart when the display result is “lost” and the active effect is executed. In the case where the display result is “big hit” and the active effect is not executed, the matter related to the active effect in FIG. 13 and 14 show an example of the effect operation corresponding to the case of FIG.

  When variable display is started as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, as shown in FIG. 13A, the active display 58AK002 is displayed in the active display area 58AK001 corresponding to the variable display in the normal mode ( (White). Then, when it is time to perform specific display of the movable body effect as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the movable body effect (first movable body effect) is executed as shown in FIG. 13B. The specific display (specific display of the movable body effect) 58AK003 is displayed so that the player can see that it is visible. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the movable body effect is performed at the timing immediately before the reach effect of the super reach, and the movable body 32 operates. When the display result is “big hit”, the specific display of the displayed movable body effect remains displayed. On the other hand, when the display result is “lost”, the displayed specific display of the movable body effect is deleted together with the operation of the movable body 32. Specifically, when the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 13C, a movable body effect is executed that causes the movable body 32 to move to a position overlapping the front surface of the image display device 5. Even when the reach effect of super reach is started, the specific display remains displayed (see FIG. 13D). On the contrary, when the display result is “lost”, FIG. As shown in c), the specific display of the movable body effect is erased at the timing when the movable body effect that causes the movable body 32 to move to a position overlapping the front surface of the image display device 5 is executed. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether the specific display of the movable body effect is continuously displayed. When the reach production of super reach is started, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the image display device 5 starts an operation (rotation operation) according to the reach production of super reach (at the initial position). From the normal state where the position is located, the special state becomes a position different from the initial position). Specifically, the image display device 5 operates in accordance with the action of the character, the action of the object (car, airplane, etc.) performed during the reach of the super reach, the generation of the effect, and on the screen of the image display device 5. Enhance the reach production of super reach that is integrated with the display. Further, the image display device 5 does not always have to be in the special state during the reach production period of super reach, and may be temporarily returned to the normal state as the production progresses. Also, the special state need not always be the same special state, such as being displaced to various angles and positions.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the display result is “big hit” and the active effect is executed, the player is notified that the active effect is executed as shown in FIG. A specific display (active display specific display) 58AK004 is displayed so as to be visible. In the illustrated example, the display form of the movable body effect specific display 58AK003 is a round frame, and the display form of the active display specific display 58AK004 is a square frame. However, the same aspect (a color, a frame, etc. are common and a character is different) may be sufficient. Further, for example, the specific display may display a movable body image or an active display image instead of characters. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10C, the display mode of the active display specific display 58AK004 differs depending on the type of super reach.

  As shown in FIGS. 13E and 13F, the image display device 5 rotates during the super reach reach effect according to the super reach reach effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 12A, when it is time to change the display mode of the active display being displayed as an active effect, as shown in FIG. 13G according to the setting of step 58AKS012 in FIG. The image display device 5 is rotated to the initial position (normal state).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), an active effect that changes the display mode of the active display 58AK002 is executed, and the specific display 58AK004 of the active display is deleted. Thereafter, the image display device 5 is rotated again to the position before the execution of the active effect, and as shown in FIG. 12A, the execution timing of the movable body effect (second movable body effect) (the timing of the movable body operation). Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (i), the movable body 32 is operated to perform a movable body effect that is superimposed on the front surface of the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIGS. 14 (j) and 14 (k), the image display device 5 is rotated while the movable body 32 is superposed on the front surface of the image display device 5, and the image display is performed. A pattern 58AK006 radiating from the center of the device 5 is displayed to display the image display device 5 so that the operation of the image display device 5 is emphasized, and whether or not the display result is “big hit”. That is, a decision effect for notifying whether or not the display result is “big hit” is performed through FIG. 14 (i) to FIG. 14 (k). Thereafter, for example, in response to a button operation by the player (or the end of the button operation effective period), the display result (display result of “big hit”) is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. To do. As shown in FIG. 14 (j) and FIG. 14 (k), the operation of the image display device 5 with the movable body 32 being superposed on the front surface of the image display device 5 is shown in FIG. 13 (d). Unlike the operation shown in FIG. 13 (f), the operation speed is increased and the operation is performed to increase the production (in addition to the illustrated example, an operation of rotating a plurality of times may be performed. ). Thus, since the image display apparatus 5 operates in a state where the movable object 32 is superimposed on the image display apparatus 5, a corresponding effect can be executed by the image display apparatus 5 and the movable object 32, and the game entertainment can be improved. . In addition to the operation of the image display device 5 and the display (emphasis display) that emphasizes the operation of the image display device 5 is performed, the effect of production can be improved. Furthermore, since the highlighting is a pattern that spreads radially from the center of the image display device 5, it is possible to make the movable object stand out. Moreover, when the movable body 32 is superimposed on the front surface of the image display device 5, as shown in the drawing, the visible area of the image display apparatus 5 becomes narrower than the invisible area. Therefore, the movable object 32 can be made more conspicuous than the image display device 5. Further, as described above, the image display device 5 can operate even in a situation where the movable object 32 is not superimposed on the front surface of the image display device 5 (FIGS. 13D to 13F). In some cases, it works in tune with the reach production of Super Reach. More specifically, it operates according to a moving image (video) displayed in the reach effect of super reach. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect utilizing the operation of the image display device 5. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the movable object 32 does not operate during the operation of the image display device 5 (in other words, the image display device 5 operates during the operation of the movable body 32. Although not shown, the LED built in the movable object 32 only emits light. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated and causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the display result is “losing” and the active effect is not executed, the operation (rotation operation) of the image display device 5 according to the reach effect of the super reach being executed. The display result is displayed as it is. Finally, the image display device 5 returns to the initial position (becomes a normal state), and the variable display ends.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, when the display result is “losing” and the active effect is executed, as in the case of FIG. 12A, FIGS. 13E to 13H. As shown in FIG. 4, the active display is specified and the image display device 5 returns to the initial position before the active effect is executed. Then, the image display device 5 is rotated again to the position before execution of the active effect, and the display result is displayed as it is. Finally, the image display device 5 returns to the initial position (becomes a normal state), and the variable display ends.

  The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above feature 58AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all the characteristic portions described in the above embodiment are not essential components and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub image display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3. Although it is expressed as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub image display device may be configured by an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal may be provided, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5 or may be retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a display of a hold display are executed. For example, the specific display may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. Further, the sub liquid crystal may be rotated instead of the image display device 5.

(SH2017-015)
In addition to the above embodiments, for example, a maintenance effect that maintains the orientation of the sub liquid crystal may be executable. Specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in which the period for maintaining the sub liquid crystal in the vertical direction and the period for maintaining the sub liquid crystal in the horizontal direction are different. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the maintenance effect at a different rate depending on the display result. And when it determines with performing a maintenance effect, the execution pattern of a maintenance effect is determined with the determination ratio shown in FIG. Note that the presence / absence and execution pattern of the maintenance effect may be determined in the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. The maintenance effect may be executed at a higher rate when the display result is “big hit” than when it is “lost”.

  The effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining whether or not to execute the maintenance effect updated by the random number circuit 124. Subsequently, based on the random number value, the presence or absence of execution of the maintenance effect is determined with reference to the maintenance effect execution determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is determined to execute the maintenance effect, and determines the maintenance effect execution pattern that is a pattern for executing the maintenance effect when the maintenance effect is executed. For example, the maintenance effect execution pattern is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  The maintenance effect execution pattern designates a period during which the sub liquid crystal is maintained horizontally when executing the maintenance effect, and maintenance effect execution patterns TP1-1 to TP1-3 are prepared.

  For example, the maintenance effect execution pattern TP1-1 is a maintenance effect execution pattern in which the specific effect is executed and the sub liquid crystal is maintained in the horizontal direction “1000 ms”.

  For example, the specific effect execution pattern TP1-2 is a specific effect execution pattern for executing the specific effect and maintaining the sub-image display device 51 in the horizontal direction “10000 ms”.

  For example, the specific effect execution pattern TP1-1 is a specific effect execution pattern for executing the specific effect and maintaining the sub-image display device 51 in the horizontal direction “15000 ms”.

  The effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a specific effect execution pattern updated by the random number circuit 124. Subsequently, based on the random number value, a maintenance effect execution pattern is determined with reference to a maintenance effect execution pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  In the maintenance effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value may be assigned to the maintenance effect execution patterns TP1-1 to TP1-3 that are the determination results in different ranges depending on the display result. .

  In the maintenance effect execution pattern determination table, the effect control CPU 120 uses any one of the maintenance effect execution patterns assigned according to the display result to the decision value that matches the random value extracted this time as the effect execution pattern of the current maintenance effect. decide.

  As can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 15, when the display result is “big hit”, the sustain effect execution pattern for which the sub liquid crystal is maintained in the horizontal direction is longer than the sustain effect execution pattern for which the sub liquid crystal is maintained in the horizontal direction. When the display result is “lost”, the maintenance effect execution pattern for which the time for maintaining the sub liquid crystal in the landscape orientation is shorter than the maintenance effect execution pattern for which the time for maintaining the sub liquid crystal in the landscape orientation is longer. It is easy to be done. For this reason, when the maintenance effect is executed, the longer the time during which the sub liquid crystal is maintained in the horizontal direction, the higher the expected degree of jackpot. For this reason, the maintenance effect for maintaining the sub liquid crystal in the horizontal direction “15000 ms” predicts that the expectation of jackpot is the highest, and the maintenance effect for maintaining the sub liquid crystal in the horizontal direction “10000 ms” is lower than maintaining the “15000 ms” in the horizontal direction. Predicts that the big hit expectation is higher than maintaining “1000 ms”, and the maintenance effect of maintaining the sub liquid crystal “1000 ms” in the landscape orientation is lower than maintaining “10000 ms”, but it is a big hit than when the maintenance effect is not executed Notice that expectations are high. According to this configuration, attention can also be paid to the period in which the sub liquid crystal is maintained in the horizontal direction, that is, the period in which the effect mode is maintained.

(Relationship between feature 58AK and SH2017-015)
Note that the pachinko game described in the feature section 58AK described above is the feature of SH2017-015 that can execute an effect in which the period in which the sub liquid crystal is maintained in the portrait orientation and the period in which the sub liquid crystal is maintained in the landscape orientation can be executed as the maintenance effect. For the image display device 5 that is applied to the machine 1 and can be rotated, it is possible to execute an effect in which the period of maintaining the portrait orientation and the period of maintaining the landscape orientation are different. According to this, attention can be paid to a period during which the image display device 5 is maintained in the horizontal direction, that is, a period during which the effect mode is maintained.

(Modification of feature 58AK)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the image display device 5 rotates in accordance with the reach effect of super reach has been shown. However, for example, it is determined how much the image display device 5 rotates at a different rate depending on the type of specific display. Also good. For example, when the specific display of the movable body effect is executed, the image display device 5 is rotated to the position where the image display device 5 is turned upside down (the displayed characters are turned upside down), and the specific display of the active display is executed. In such a case, the type of special state may be varied depending on the type of specific display, such as rotating the image display device 5 to a position where the image display device 5 is in the vertical direction (the direction in which the displayed characters are horizontal). . According to this, the kind of special state and the kind of specific display are tied together, and it can improve game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which an effect (active effect) for changing the display mode of the active display to a mode different from the normal display is executed for the variable display being executed is shown. The display mode of the display may be changed (it may be changed at the time of shifting), or may be changed in a series of flows such as a change of the display mode of the hold display and a change of the display mode of the active display. In this case, for example, a plurality of patterns whose modes are changed in stages when shifting from the hold display to the active display is prepared, and the modes may be changed according to any of the plurality of patterns. Further, for example, in addition to the specific display, an effect effect that suggests (or speaks) that the display mode of the active display changes may be executed, such as a change of the display mode of the hold display and a change of the display mode of the active display. In the case of changing in a series of flows, for example, an image of the ball is displayed, and the ball collides with the hold display or the active display during the display, thereby changing the mode of the hold display or the active display. May be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example in which an active effect and a movable body effect are performed as a specific effect was shown, a specific effect is not restricted to this. For example, effects such as the above-described pre-reading notice effect of change on hold, pseudo-variable variable display effect, step-up notice, and the like may be included. Further, it may be possible for the player to visually recognize that these advance notices are executed as the specific display. In the above embodiment, the specific display and the specific effect are shown during the super reach reach effect (immediately before the first movable body effect is developed into the super reach), but this is an example. . For example, it may be performed outside the reach production period of super reach, such as during a big hit game. Specifically, when played during a big hit game, for example, a decorative symbol is variably displayed during the big hit game, and is promoted from “non-probable big hit” to “probable big hit” according to the variable display result of the decorative symbol. In the promotion effect during the big hit, the specific effect such as the active effect and the movable object effect and the specific display may be executed. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the image display device 5 performs the rotation operation is shown, but this is an example. The image display device 5 may perform an operation different from the rotation operation as long as the image display device 5 operates in accordance with the reach effect of super reach. Different operations may be performed according to the type of super reach. The operation of the image display device 5 may be, for example, an upward / downward / left / right operation, an operation of tilting toward the player's side, an operation of tilting toward the back, or a combination thereof.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example in which a specific display is performed in the predetermined period before execution of a specific effect (active effect, movable body effect) was shown, for example, the timing at which a specific display is performed is plural. You may make it determine by lottery from timing. In this case, the rate at which the display result is “big hit” may be increased as the timing is later. According to this, it is possible to collect the player's attention with respect to the timing at which the specific display is performed. In addition, the specific display of the movable effect is displayed at a predetermined timing, while the specific display of the active effect may be determined by lottery from a plurality of timings. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when performing specific effects, such as an active effect, after performing a specific display, the example which performs the said specific effect after returning the image display apparatus 5 to a normal state was shown. On the other hand, the execution timing of the specific effect is shifted to the timing after the image display device 5 returns to the normal state. Also good.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as an alerting display, an anti-intrusion display as a display for preventing the player from being over-embedded in the game to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine. May be performed. In the anti-slipping display, for example, the characters “pachinko slot is a fun to enjoy moderately. Let's be careful about sinking.” And an image surrounding the character may be displayed. The anti-slipping image may be provided with an image surrounding the character but a plurality of types of images having different display areas, although the content of the character is the same. It is only necessary to prevent or pay attention to the player from being drawn into the game and to prevent or pay attention to the player from pouring a large amount of money into the game. Then, for example, in the customer waiting demo state, the anti-sagging image is displayed large at the bottom of the screen of the image display device 5, and in the ending period in the big hit gaming state, the anti-sneaking image is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen of the image display device 5. You may perform control which displays small. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the interest of a game will fall by performing the alerting of excessive sinking prevention when a big hit ends. In addition, the display period of the anti-overlapping image may be shortened in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 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, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

An operable display device;
A movable object operable at a position overlapping the front surface of the display device,
The display device includes a first region that is not visible when the movable object is superimposed, and a second region that is visible.
Display device operating means for operating the display device when the movable object is superimposed on the front surface of the display device;
A gaming machine further comprising:

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