JP2019054908A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with enhanced game interest with respect to a performance state.SOLUTION: As display encouraging a player's operation, an image of "Keep shooting!", an image of "Press!", a button image, and the like are displayed and modes of the button image with respect to "small button continuous shooting", "a middle button ", "a large button" executed at different timing are differed, so that performance can be in a mode, operation by the player is encouraged, and interest of a game is enhanced. The "small button continuous shooting" adds 10 points, "the middle button" adds 35 point or the like, and "the large button" adds 50 point or the like, so that in accordance with modes of button images, the degree of change (addition points) of a meter image is differed. Thus, the performance can be in a mode, operation by the player is encouraged, and interest of a game is enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-6

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  As the gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which the production state (level gauge 93) can change toward a specific state (level maximum) at a plurality of timings in a predetermined period.

JP2013-208496A

  In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, for example, the effect state changes only based on the player's action (the operation of making a game ball win a big winning opening and the operation button is repeatedly hit), and the effect state changes. However, it was monotonous and was not enough to improve the fun of gaming.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which improved the interest of the game regarding the production state.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A detection means (for example, push button 31B etc.) capable of detecting the player's action;
A specific effect (for example, Super Reach B) when the effect state (for example, meter image 60AK002) has changed to a specific state (for example, a state where the meter is full (FIG. 8-10 (E))) Specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control board 12) for executing
The effect state can be changed toward the specific state at a plurality of timings (for example, a first timing to a fourth timing) in a predetermined period, and the player's action is detected by the detection means. A first change pattern (for example, an operation system effect) that changes based on a second change pattern (for example, a non-operation system effect, etc.) that changes without detecting the player's movement by the detection means. Changeable (Fig. 8-6, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-10, etc.)
The amount of change in the production state differs between the first change pattern and the second change pattern (for example, there is a point addition of 10 points or more in the operation system effect, and a point addition of 5 points in the non-operation system effect) Such).

  According to such a configuration, a pattern that does not depend on the player's action is prepared as a change pattern of the production state, and the amount of change in the production state is varied according to the change pattern, so the change in the production state is diversified. And the interest of the game is improved with respect to the production state.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The first change pattern has a larger amount of change in the performance state than the second change pattern (for example, there is a point addition of 10 points or more in the operation system effect, and 5 points in the non-operation system effect) Addition)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the player's willingness to operate can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the effect state changes with the first change pattern, a promotion effect that promotes the player's action (for example, an image of “Let's hit!”, An image of “Press!”, And a button image 60AK005 display (FIG. 8). -9, FIG. 8-10), etc.) is further provided, for example, an effect control execution means (for example, effect control board 12),
The promotion effect execution means is a button image for different promotion effects at different timings of the plurality of timings (for example, “small button continuous hit”, “medium button”, “large button” executed at different timings). 60AK005 can be executed differently)
For each of the different promotion effects, the amount of change in the effect state is different (for example, “small button continuous hit” adds 10 points, “middle button” adds 35 points, etc., “large button” adds 50 points, etc. ),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the action by the player is promoted by the promotion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Special effect execution means (for example, the effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a battle effect in which the friend character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 fight)
When the production state changes in the second change pattern, the production state changes according to the progress of the special production (for example, points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle production).
The special effect can be notified of the amount of change when the effect state is changed (for example, an image for notifying an additional point such as “+5 Pt!”).
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, the information regarding the production state can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Special production execution means (for example, production control board 12 or the like) for executing a special production (for example, a meter suggestion production or the like) using the detection means before shifting to the predetermined period,
Depending on whether or not the special performance is executed, the rate of transition to the predetermined period is different (for example, FIG. 8-5),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention even before the predetermined period, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Further comprising specific display means (for example, production control board 12) for displaying a specific display (for example, button image 60AK005) corresponding to the detection means;
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a medium-sized button image 60AK005) and a second specific display (for example, a large-sized button image 60AK005, etc.) that are more advantageous to the player than the first specific display. )
The specific display is performed by executing an effect that acts on the first specific display (for example, an effect in which a star image 60AK009 acts on a medium-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (C))). It is possible to change to the second specific display (for example, the button image 60AK005 changes to a large size by the action of the star image 60AK009).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

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 shows the main fluctuation patterns. It is a figure which shows relationships, such as the execution period of meter production, meter suggestion production, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B. It is a figure which shows the time-sequential position of the 1st timing-4th timing in meter production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of a meter suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the content, determination ratio, etc. of the execution pattern of meter production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the time-sequential relationship between the operation timing in 1st timing-4th timing, and the subsequent production. It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen of meter production. It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen of meter production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of a meter suggestion effect. It is an example of determining the number of times of change timing of the meter effect according to the modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen which concerns on a modification.

(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.

(Explanation regarding feature 60AK)
Next, the characteristic part 60AK of the present embodiment will be described.

(Variation pattern)
In the feature part 60AK, a variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 is mainly used. Here, PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 are prepared as variation patterns at the time of loss. Moreover, PB3-2 to PB3-4 are prepared as variation patterns at the time of big hit. Note that, in the feature portion 60AK, a small hit or the like may be omitted.

  PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a shortened pattern (a pattern selected at the time-shortening control) in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA 3-2 to PA 3-4 and PB 3-2 to PB 3-4 specify reach. PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify normal reach (no development) as a reach effect to be executed at the time of reach, and PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify super reach A as a reach effect, and PA3-4 and PB3- 4 designates super reach B as the reach production.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 performs lottery by a variation pattern determination random value (one of game random numbers) and a variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. The variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure game to be executed is determined (selected) as one of the variation patterns. The determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern is set to increase in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1 (selected only during short-time control)> PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 when lost. . At the time of big hit, it is set to be higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. The non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1 or PA2-1) is a loss determination. In addition, the expectation degree of jackpot for reach production is set higher in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach (no development). In the time-shortening control, PA2-1 having a short special figure fluctuation time is easily selected, and the average special figure fluctuation time is shorter than when the time-shortening control is not performed. When CPU 103 determines the variation pattern, CPU 103 transmits an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating the determined variation pattern to effect control board 12.

  Although detailed processing will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 executes normal reach when the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern PA3-2 or PB3-2. When the variation pattern designation command designates any of the variation patterns PA3-3, PB3-3, PA3-3, and PB3-3, the effect control CPU 120 executes normal reach and then changes normal reach to super reach A or Develop into B.

(Meter effect and meter suggestion effect)
As shown in FIG. 8A, when developing from normal reach to super reach A or B (when the variation pattern is PA3-3, PB3-3, PA3-3, or PB3-3), meter effect Is executed (FIGS. 8-2 (B) and (C)). The meter effect is an effect that is executed as part of the reach effect and inquires whether or not the super reach that develops from the normal reach becomes the super reach B. The meter effect is an effect of accumulating (adding) points (Pt) in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10) displayed on the image display device 5 (FIGS. 8-9, FIG. 8-10). When the points are accumulated up to the upper limit (here, 100 Pt) and the meter image 60AK002 is full, the meter effect is successful and the development to super reach B is performed (FIG. 8-2 (B)). On the other hand, if the points are not accumulated to the upper limit (here, 100 Pt) and the meter image 60AK002 does not become full, the meter effect fails and the development to super reach A is performed (FIG. 8-2 (C)). Super Reach B has a higher expectation level for jackpots, so it would be nice for a player to have a successful meter production. When the normal reach is not developed into the super reach (when the variation pattern is PA3-2 or PB3-2), the meter effect is not executed (FIG. 8-2 (A)).

  In this feature 60AK, a meter suggestion effect (FIGS. 8-11) that suggests whether or not a meter effect is executed is also executed. Since the meter suggestion effect is executed at the time of normal reach execution, it can be executed even when there is no development to super reach (FIG. 8-2).

(Meter production)
In the meter effect, as shown in FIG. 8C, the first timing to the fourth timing are set as the timing for accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 (here, the concept of the period is included). As the effects that can be executed at each timing among the meter effects, "automatic addition", "small button continuous hitting", "medium button", and "large button" effects are prepared. The meter effect is a battle effect in which the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 fight, and points are accumulated according to the progress of the battle (the progress of each effect from the first timing to the fourth timing) (FIG. 8-9). And FIG. 8-10).

  “Automatic addition” is an effect of automatically accumulating points without accepting an operation from the player (the points are gradually accumulated as the battle progresses) (FIGS. 8-9 (D)-(F)) It is. In “automatic addition”, the total points accumulated in the “automatic addition” (here, the total number of added points) are also notified (image of “+5 Pt!” In FIG. 8-9 (F)).

  “Small Button Strike” displays an image of “Let's Strike!” And a small-sized button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B as an effect image for promoting the operation, and the number of repeated hits on the push button 31B is displayed. This is an effect of accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 when the predetermined number of times is reached (FIGS. 8-9 (B)-(C)). In “small button continuous hitting”, when points are accumulated, the fact (here, the number of added points) is also notified (“+10 Pt!” Image in FIG. 8-9 (C)). The case where the number of consecutive hits has not reached the predetermined number will be described later.

  The “middle button” displays an image of “press!” And a medium-sized button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B as an effect image for promoting the operation, and the push button 31B is pressed. It is an effect that sometimes accumulates points in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-10 (A)-(B)). In the “middle button”, when points are accumulated, the fact (here, the number of added points) is also notified (“+35 Pt!” Image in FIG. 8-10 (B)). Note that the case where the push button 31B is not pressed will be described later.

  “Large button” displays an image of “Press!” And a large-sized button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B as an effect image for promoting the operation, and the push button 31B is pressed. It is an effect that sometimes accumulates points in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-10 (D)-(F)). In the “large button”, when points are accumulated, the fact (here, the number of added points) is also notified (“+50 Pt!” Image in FIG. 8-10 (E)). Note that the case where the push button 31B is not pressed will be described later.

  Among the above effects, “small button repeated hits”, “middle button”, and “large button” are sometimes referred to as operation system effects because points are added according to the operation. “Automatic addition” automatically adds points (because no operation is required), so it may be a non-operational effect.

  In the meter effect, when the meter image 60AK002 is full, the fact that the meter image 60AK002 is full is notified (image of “Meter MAX!” In FIG. 8-10 (E)), and then to Super Reach B. The development of this is done as part of the meter production. In the meter production, if the meter image 60AK002 is not full, a message to that effect is given (for example, “unfortunately” image), and then the development of Super Reach A is part of the meter production. As done.

  The effects executed at each of the first timing to the fourth timing are preset according to the execution pattern of the meter effects (FIG. 8-6), and are determined collectively at the start of variable display.

(Meter suggestion)
The meter suggestion effect displays a suggestion image 60AK011 indicating whether the meter effect is executed, and suggests the start of the meter effect while prompting the player's operation (pressing operation to the push button 31B) (FIGS. 8-11). ). In the meter suggestion effect, an image (such as “there is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”) Indicating that the meter effect is started is displayed by an operation on the push button 31B. When there is no operation, the suggestion image 60AK011 is deleted. When a meter effect is executed (when a super reach is executed), if there is an operation on the push button 31B, an image ("Meter effect execution!" Etc.) may be displayed. If the meter effect is not executed (in the case of normal reach (no development)), if there is an operation on the push button 31B, an image ("unfortunate ..." etc.) that informs that the meter effect is not executed after that is displayed. May be.

(Variable display start setting process)
The effect control CPU 120 executes the process shown in FIG. 8D in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of FIG.

  First, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the variable display change pattern to be executed (hereinafter referred to as the current change pattern) and the variable display result to be executed from now on (hereinafter referred to as the current variable display result). (Determine decorative pattern) is determined (step 60AKS101). The variation pattern and the variable display result are specified by the effect control command (here, the variation pattern designation command and the display result designation command) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display and analyzed by the command analysis process. The final stop symbol is prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result, and is determined by lottery or the like. Here, the lottery means a determination method using a random number value and a table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 (the same applies hereinafter). As the random value, one of the effect random numbers updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random number update process is used (hereinafter, the same applies to the lottery).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current variation pattern is one that specifies reach (PA3-2 to PA3-4, PB3-2 to PB3-4) (step 60AKS102). When the reach is designated (step 60AKS102; Yes), the execution of the meter suggestion effect is determined by lottery (step 60AKS103). The determination ratio of execution / non-execution is set to the ratio shown in FIG. 8-5. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 specifies that the current variation pattern specifies normal reach (no development) (PA3-2, PB3-2) or superreach (PA3-3-3 PA3-4, Whether or not to execute the meter suggestion effect is determined at a different rate depending on whether the PB3-3 to PB3-4). Here, it is easy to execute the meter suggestion effect in the case of super reach. That is, the execution rate of the meter suggestion effect is higher when the meter effect is executed than when the meter effect is not executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current variation pattern specifies super reach (step 60AKS104). When the super reach is designated (step 60AKS104; Yes), the meter effect is executed because the super reach is executed by the variable display in the future. At this time, the execution pattern of the meter effect is determined by lottery (step 60AKS105).

  The contents of each execution pattern of the meter effect and the determination ratio of each execution pattern are shown in FIG.

  In each column of the first timing to the fourth timing in FIG. 8-6, the names of effects to be executed at the current timing (“automatic addition”, “small button continuous hit”, “medium button”, “large button”) Is described. Each effect is as described above.

  A point (Pt) in parentheses in each column of the first timing to the fourth timing is a point added at that timing (in the case of an operation system effect, a point added when there is an operation. The same applies to points below). As shown in FIG. 8-6, points to be added in the effects executed at the first timing to the fourth timing are predetermined by the execution pattern.

  The list of total points is the total of points added in each effect executed at the first timing to the fourth timing. Execution patterns ME01, ME03, ME05, ME07, and ME09 in which the total points reach 100 points are execution patterns for successful meter effects because the meter image 60AK002 is full (100 points are full). Execution patterns ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, and ME10) having a total point of less than 100 points are execution patterns of failure meter effects because the meter image 60AK002 does not reach full (100 points are full).

  In “automatic addition”, 5 points are added (points are gradually added (for example, every 0.1 point), and 5 points are added in total). In “small button continuous hitting”, 10 points are added when there is a continuous hitting operation. In the “middle button”, 35 points are added when an operation is performed. In the case of the “middle button” executed at the fourth timing, if the meter production is successful, 50 points are added when there is an operation, and the meter operation is performed when all the operation system productions before that are operated. The image 60AK002 is filled up (see ME05 and ME06). When the meter effect is successful, the “large button” is incremented by 50 points or 80 points when the operation is performed, and the meter image 60AK002 is full when all the operation system effects before that are operated. (For 50 points, refer to ME01 and ME03. For 80 points, refer to ME09). For the “large button” when the meter effect is unsuccessful, 45 points are added when there is an operation.

  If there is no operation despite the operation system effect being executed, the meter image 60AK002 cannot be filled up even if the meter effect is a successful meter effect. In that case, at a predetermined timing after the fourth timing, a point obtained by subtracting the current point number from the upper limit point (here, 100 Pt) of the meter image 60AK002 is stored in the meter image 60AK002 (that is, the meter image 60AK002 is stored). Then, a development effect that develops into Super Reach B (hereinafter referred to as a “point full tank special effect”) is performed as part of the meter effect. When the meter effect is a failed meter effect (that is, when the meter image 60AK002 need not be full), the special effect is not executed.

  For example, when the meter effect is executed with the execution pattern ME01, the effect of “small button continuous hit” is executed at the first timing, the effect of “automatic addition” is executed at the second timing, and the “middle button” at the third timing. The effect of “large button” is executed at the fourth timing. When there are operations in all operation system effects, the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 increase from 10 points → 15 points → 50 points → 100 points. When there is no operation with at least one operation system effect, a point obtained by subtracting the current number of points from the upper limit point (here, 100 Pt) of the meter image 60AK002 is stored in the meter image 60AK002 after the fourth timing. Thereafter, the development effect for Super Reach B is executed. These series of effects constitute a meter effect.

  When the meter effect is executed with the execution pattern ME02, the effect of “small button continuous hit” is executed at the first timing, the effect of “automatic addition” is executed at the second timing, and the effect of “middle button” is executed at the third timing. , And the “big button” effect is executed at the fourth timing. When there are operations in all operation system effects, the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 increase from 10 points → 15 points → 50 points → 95 points. Even if there is no operation in at least one operation system effect, the meter effect in the execution pattern is a failed meter effect, and thus no special effect is executed. Thereafter, the development effect for Super Reach A is executed. These series of effects constitute a meter effect.

  In step 60AKS105, when the current variation pattern is Super Reach A, the production control CPU 120 determines one of the failure meter production execution patterns ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, and ME10 as the current meter production execution pattern. (select. The determination ratio of each execution pattern is set to the ratio shown in FIG. 8-6.

  In step 60AKS105, when the current variation pattern is Super Reach B, the production control CPU 120 selects one of the successful meter production execution patterns ME01, ME03, ME05, ME07, and ME09 (unsuccessful meter production execution pattern). Determine (select) the execution pattern of the current meter production. The determination ratio of each execution pattern is set to the ratio shown in FIG. 8-6.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6, each determination ratio of the execution patterns ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, and ME10 (execution pattern of the failure meter effect) is equal (20/100 for each). On the other hand, each determination ratio or the total of the determination ratios of the execution patterns ME01, ME03, and ME09 (execution patterns of successful meter effects and the “large button” executed at the fourth timing) is executed. It is lower than the respective determination ratios or total of the determination ratios of the patterns ME05 and ME07 (execution patterns of successful meter effects that are executed when the “middle button” is executed at the fourth timing). Furthermore, the execution pattern in which “automatic addition” is executed at the fourth timing is only the execution pattern of the failed meter effect (ME10). For this reason, when “automatic addition” is executed at the fourth timing, it does not develop to super reach B (develops only to super reach A), and “middle button” is executed. The rate of development to super reach B is higher when the “large button” is executed. In addition, the rate of development to super reach A is higher when the “middle button” is executed than when the “large button” is executed. The super-reach B has a higher jackpot expectation than the super-reach A, so the “big button” has a higher jackpot expectation than the “medium button” and “automatic addition”. Among the “middle button” and “automatic addition”, the “middle button” has a higher expectation degree of jackpot.

  In addition, the rate at which the operation system effect is executed at the first timing is 40/100 when the variation pattern is either Super Reach A or Super Reach B, and the rate at which the non-operation system effect is executed is: When the variation pattern is either super reach A or super reach B, it is 60/100. The rate at which the operation system effect is executed at the second timing is 60/100 when the fluctuation pattern is either Super Reach A or Super Reach B, and the rate at which the non-operation system effect is executed is the change pattern. Is 40/100 for both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The rate at which the operation system effect is executed at the third timing is 80/100 when the fluctuation pattern is either Super Reach A or Super Reach B, and the rate at which the non-operation system effect is executed is the change pattern. Is 20/100 for both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The ratio at which the operation system effect is executed at the fourth timing is 80/100 when the variation pattern is Super Reach A, and is 100/100 when the variation pattern is Super Reach B, and the non-operation system effect is executed. The ratio is 20/100 when the variation pattern is Super Reach A, and is 0/100 when the variation pattern is Super Reach B. From the above, at each timing of the first timing to the fourth timing, the ratio of which of the operation system effect and the non-operation system effect is executed is different.

  Moreover, the point added by operation type | system | group production is at least 10 points or more, and is higher than the point (5 points) added by non-operation type | system | group production.

  Returning to FIG. 8-4, when the current variation pattern does not specify reach (step 60AKS104; No), when the current variation pattern does not specify super reach (step 60AKS104; No), or step 60AKS105. After performing the above, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the reach effect and the like, the aspect of the effect to be executed, and the like (step 60AKS106). Specifically, execution of various effects such as a notice effect by lottery (the effect of notifying the expectation degree of jackpot, and the effect aspect may be different depending on whether it is a high base or a low base). Presence / absence and its mode are determined. At this time, by varying the decision ratio in the lottery according to the current variable display result, the current fluctuation pattern, etc., the jackpot expectation degree (super reach execution expectation according to the presence / absence and execution of the notice effect etc. Different degrees). In addition, when the current fluctuation pattern specifies reach, it is determined that the reach effect specified by the fluctuation pattern (the aspect may be changed according to the final stop pattern) is executed (super reach). In the case of execution determination, it is also determined that the meter effect is executed with the execution pattern determined above).

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control is determined in advance in relation to the start timing (the effect to be executed and the variation pattern) of the effects (reach effect (including meter effect), meter suggestion effect, notice effect, etc.) determined to be executed above. (Step 60AKS107). Specifically, the production control CPU 120 measures the timer value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern, the elapsed time from the execution start of the variable display provided in the production control process timer (RAM 122), and the like. The production control data includes the production specification data for specifying the type and aspect of the production decided to be executed (including the execution pattern of the meter production), and the execution start timing of the production. The timer value stored in the RAM 122 is associated with the execution timing specifying timer value (preliminarily set in relation to the effect to be executed and the fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time)) indicated by comparison with the timer value of the timer. Stored in the area (here, these data function as an effect control pattern). When there are a plurality of effects determined to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect specifying data and the execution timing specifying timer value in the timer value storage area for each effect.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control supplies the display control unit 123 with an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative symbol that derives the final stop symbol determined in the manner specified by the current variation pattern (step 60AKS108). Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 starts variable display of decorative symbols. At this time, the display of the variable display corresponding display may be updated (shift of the hold display, etc.).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step 60AKS109), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

(Processing during variable display)
The effect control CPU 120 executes the process shown in FIG. 8-7 in the variable display effect process (step S172) of FIG.

  The effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether the timer value after the decrement is 0 or not, so that the special figure variation time corresponding to the current variation pattern has elapsed. (Step 60AKS201).

  When the timer value is not 0, that is, when the special figure change time (which is also the execution period of the variable display of the decorative symbol) has not elapsed (step 60AKS201; No), the presentation control CPU 120 is currently in the meter suggested stage. It is determined whether it is an execution start timing (step 60AKS202). Here, the execution timing specifying timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, and the effect specifying data corresponding to the execution timing specifying timer value is When the effect is specified, it is determined that the present is the start timing of the meter suggestion effect (the same applies to the determination of the execution start timing of the effect). If it is the start timing of the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS202; Yes), an instruction to start execution of the meter suggestion effect in the form specified by the effect specification data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS203). In response to this instruction, the display control unit 123 starts executing the meter suggestion effect.

  After step 60AKS203, when the present is not the execution start timing of the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS202; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the present is the execution start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204). When it is the start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204; Yes), the meter control execution start instruction in the mode specified by the effect specifying data (any one of the execution patterns ME01 to ME10) is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS205). ). In response to this instruction, the display control unit 123 starts executing the meter effect.

  After step 60AKS205, when the present is not the start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204; No), it is determined whether the present is within the operation reception period in the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206). For example, when it is determined to execute the meter suggestion effect, a collection of timer values corresponding to the operation acceptance period (assumed to be predetermined from the relationship with the variation pattern or the like) and a collection of the timer values are The specific data for specifying the suggestive effect is stored in the RAM 122 in association with each other. In step 60AKS206, the production control CPU 120 stores the specific data in the RAM 122, and whether any of the collection of timer values corresponding to the specific data matches the timer value of the production control process timer. If they agree with each other, it is determined that the present is within the operation reception period in the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206; Yes). If they do not match, it is determined that it is not within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS206; No).

  If it is within the operation reception period (step 60AKS206; Yes), it is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been pressed (step 60AKS207). When a detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B indicating that an operation on the push button 31B has been detected, it is determined that a pressing operation has been performed. In this case (step 60AKS207; Yes), the display control unit 123 displays an image (such as “there is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”) Indicating that the meter effect is started by operating the push button 31B. (Step 60AKS208). In response to the instruction, the display control unit 123 displays the image on the image display device 5. At this time, since the operation reception period ends, the collection of timer values and the specific data are deleted.

  The determination of the operation reception period (step 60AKS206) may be performed by the effect control CPU 120 inquiring the display control unit 123 whether the current operation reception period is in effect (the same applies to other operation reception periods). ).

  After step 60AKS208, when the present is not the operation acceptance period of the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206; No), when there is no operation (step 60AKS207; No), it is determined whether the present is within the operation acceptance period of the meter effect. (Step 60AKS209). For example, when the execution pattern of the meter effect is determined, for all the operation system effects included in the current execution pattern, a collection of timer values corresponding to the operation reception period and the operation system effect provided with the operation reception period Specific data for specifying the type (“small button repeated hit”, “middle button”, “large button”, etc.) is stored in the RAM 122 in association with each other. In step 60AKS206, the production control CPU 120 stores the specific data in the RAM 122, and whether any of the collection of timer values corresponding to the specific data matches the timer value of the production control process timer. If they match, it is determined that the current time is within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS209; Yes). If they do not match, it is determined that it is not within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS209; No).

  If it is within the operation reception period (step 60AKS209; Yes), it is determined whether there has been an operation according to the type of operation system effect (step 60AKS210). For example, if the specific data corresponding to the collection of timer values including the timer value that matches the timer value of the effect control process timer specifies “small button repeated hits”, is there a predetermined number of hits on the push button 31B? Determine. For example, the number of times of supply of a detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B indicating that an operation on the push button 31B has been detected is counted each time the detection signal is supplied, and the counted value reaches a predetermined number. It is determined that the operation has been performed. When the specific data specifies “middle button” or “large button”, the operation is performed when a detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B indicating that an operation on the push button 31B is detected is supplied. It is determined that there was.

  When there is an operation (step 60AKS210; Yes), the display control unit 123 is supplied with an effect start instruction corresponding to the reception of the operation (step 60AKS211). The effect is an effect in which the attack of the friendly character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004 in the battle, the points are accumulated (added) in the meter image 60AK002, and the number of the added points is notified. The production may be different depending on the etc. The display control unit 123 receives the start instruction and executes the effect for the operation system effect currently being executed (naturally, the effect mode varies depending on the operation system effect being executed). Note that when there is an operation, the operation reception period ends, so the specific data and the timer value used this time are deleted.

  Since each period from the first timing to the fourth timing is fixed and set at the start of variable display, the end timing of the production corresponding to the reception of the operation is the same regardless of the operation timing (first timing to The end timing of the fourth timing is the end timing of the effect (see FIG. 8-8). For this reason, in the effect, it is preferable to perform loop reproduction or the like until the effect end timing for the effect or the like for notifying the added number of points.

  In the processing of steps 60AKS209 to 60AKS211, the presentation control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to display the period from the first timing to the fourth timing when the current period is the operation reception period or the operation reception period. It is also possible to inquire about the timing at which and the type of operation system effect, etc., acquire information about the operation reception period, and perform the above-described various processes based on the acquired information.

  After step 60AKS211, when the present is not the operation reception period of the meter effect (step 60AKS209; No), when there is no operation (step 60AKS210; No), the present is set as described above (determined to be executed with the current variable display) It is determined whether it is the start timing of the effect (step 60AKS212). Here, this determination is performed by determining whether or not the execution timing specifying timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer. If an execution timing specific timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, it is the start timing of the corresponding effect (including super reach). (Step 60AKS212; Yes), an execution start instruction for the effect specified by the effect specifying data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value is supplied to the display control unit 123 (Step 60AKS213). The display control unit 123 receives the execution start instruction and starts the effect specified by the effect specifying data.

  If it is not the execution start timing of the effect (step 60AKS212; No), after step 60AKS213, the variable display in-process is terminated.

  In step 60AKS201, when the timer value is 0, that is, when the special figure variation time has elapsed (step 60AKS201; Yes), it is transmitted from the main board 11 when the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game. It is determined whether or not an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the fixed decorative design is to be stopped and displayed has been received (step 60AKS214). At this time, if the command is not received (step 60AKS214; No), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step 60AKS214; Yes), the final stop symbol derivation timing has been reached, and the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) is derived to the display control unit 123 (design stop). (Step 60AKS215). In response to the instruction, the display control unit 123 ends the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 and derives the fixed decorative pattern (variable display result). After that, a predetermined timer provided in the RAM 122 has a timer value corresponding to the reception waiting time of an effect control command (hit start designation command) that designates starting the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state from the main board 11. (Step 60AKS216). Thereby, the reception waiting time is set. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” (step 60AKS217), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

(Example of production screen for meter production)
An example of the effect screen of the meter effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. 8-9 and FIG. 8-10 are examples of the effect screen of the meter effect in the execution pattern ME01. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), when the meter effect starts, a battle in which the teammate character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 fight is started. At this time, display of a button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B is started. Note that the button image 60AK005 to be displayed is still small in size, and is displayed dark or semi-transparent at this point. By being displayed darkly or semi-transparently, it can be notified that the current time is not the operation acceptance period. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the button image 60AK005 is displayed in a dark or translucent state when the operation is not valid. The button image may not be displayed except during the operation reception period.

  Thereafter, with the arrival of the first timing, the effect of “small button continuous hitting” is started (FIG. 8-9 (B)). In the production, an image of “Let's hit continuously!” And a small button image 60AK005 displayed more clearly (brighter or non-transparent) than at the start of the meter production (after this, the operation valid period is longer than the non-operation valid period. Are clearly displayed)) as an effect image for promoting the operation. When the number of consecutive hits on the push button 31B reaches a predetermined number of times, the attack of the teammate character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-9 (C)). In this case, 10 points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 (the upper end of the image filled with dots) increases by 10 points). Then, the image “+10 Pt!” Informs that 10 points have been accumulated (added). When the number of consecutive hits does not reach the predetermined number, the hit of the attack and the points are not added, and the effect of “small button repeated hits” is ended as it is.

  When the second timing comes after the end of the first timing, the effect of “automatic addition” is started (FIG. 8-9 (D)). In "automatic addition", points are automatically accumulated without accepting operations from the player. Specifically, the teammate character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 move or attack each other, and each time the teammate character 60AK003 attacks (weak attack), the points are slightly increased (for example, 0.1 points each). It accumulates (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 gradually increases) (FIG. 8-9 (E)). At the end of the second timing, the total points accumulated by this “automatic addition” reaches 5 points. At this time, an image of “+5 Pt!” Is displayed, and it is notified that 5 points have been newly accumulated (added) (FIG. 8-9 (F)).

  When the third timing comes after the end of the second timing, the effect of “middle button” is started (FIG. 8-10 (A)). In the “middle button”, an image of “Press!” And a medium-sized button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B are displayed as effect images for promoting the operation. If there is a pressing operation (one operation) on the push button 31B, the attack of the friendly character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-10 (B)). In this case, 35 points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 increases by 35 points). Then, the image of “+35 Pt!” Notifies that 35 points have been newly accumulated (added). If there is no operation, there is no addition of hits and points of the attack, and the production of the “middle button” is ended as it is.

  After the end of the third timing, before the arrival of the fourth timing, the star image 60AK009 acts on the medium-sized button image 60AK005 (it is displayed as dark or translucent because it is outside the operation valid period) (here, The button image 60AK005 grows to a large size (FIG. 8-10 (C)). The button image 60AK005 grown to a large size is displayed in a dark or translucent state until the operation effective period comes.

  Thereafter, when the fourth timing arrives, the effect of “large button” is started (FIG. 8-10 (D)). In the “large button”, an image “press!” And a large button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B are displayed as effect images for promoting the operation. If there is a pressing operation (one operation) on the push button 31B, the attack of the friendly character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-10 (B)). In this case, 50 points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (the meter level is increased). Then, an image “+50 Pt!” Informs that 50 points have been newly accumulated (added). Here, as a result, the point becomes the upper limit value (full tank), and the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 increases by 50 points to become full. Then, by displaying the image of “Meter MAX!”, That is, it is notified that the meter effect has been successful, and thereafter, the effect of development to Super Reach B is executed, and the meter effect ends. When the execution pattern is ME02, the point does not reach the upper limit value, and thereafter, the effect of development to super reach A is executed, and the meter effect ends. In addition, when there is no operation and no points are added even once in each operation system effect, since the point has not reached the upper limit value, the special effect for point fullness described above is executed.

(Example screen of meter suggestion production)
In the meter suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, a suggestion image 60AK011 indicating whether the meter effect is executed is displayed, and the meter effect is displayed while prompting the player's operation (pressing operation to the push button 31B). Suggests initiation (Figures 8-11). In the meter suggestion effect, an image (such as “there is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”) Indicating that the meter effect is started is displayed by an operation on the push button 31B. When there is no operation, the suggestion image 60AK011 is deleted.

(Effect of feature 60AK)
(1) In the feature portion 60AK, the meter image 60AK002 can be changed at the first timing to the fourth timing in the meter effect. The change here is an increase in the meter (FIGS. 8-9, 8-10). Then, as the change pattern, non-operational effects that do not require operation ("automatic addition") and operation-related effects that require operation ("small button continuous hit", "middle button", "large button") The ratio of which one of the operation system effect and the non-operation system effect is executed is varied at each of the first timing to the fourth timing (FIG. 8-6). In this way, by preparing a pattern that does not depend on the player's operation as the change pattern of the meter image 60AK002 and changing the ratio of the change pattern of the meter image 60AK002 at each timing, the meter image 60AK002 The change can be diversified, and the entertainment of the game is improved with respect to the meter image 60AK002.

(2) In addition, as a display for promoting the player's operation, an image of “Please hit continuously!”, An image of “Press!”, A button image 60AK005, etc. are displayed. By changing the mode of the button image 60AK005 for the “middle button” and the “large button”, the presentation can be changed, and the operation by the player is promoted, and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, “small button continuous hit” is an addition of 10 points, “middle button” is an addition of 35 points, and “large button” is an addition of 50 points. Since the degree of change (addition points) of 60AK002 is varied, the production can be put into a mode, and the player's operation is promoted, and the fun of the game is improved.

(3) Further, when the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 is changed, an image for notifying an addition point such as “+10 Pt!” And a notification that the meter such as “meter MAX !!!!” is full. By displaying an image or the like, information regarding the meter image 60AK002 can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) Further, since the execution ratio of the meter effect is changed according to whether or not the meter suggestion effect is executed, the player pays attention even before the meter effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) As the button image 60AK005, a medium size and a large size button image 60AK005 having a higher hit expectation than the medium size are prepared, and the star image 60AK009 is applied to the medium size button image 60AK005, and the button image 60AK005 is displayed. Since it can be changed to a large size, the effect of the change from the medium size to the large size is improved, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) While preparing a non-operation system effect and an operation system effect, the operation system effect adds 10 points or more, and the non-operation system effect adds 5 points. Since the points (the degree of change in meter level of the meter image 60AK002, the points stored in the meter image 60AK002) that are added to the non-operation system effects are different, the non-operation system effects are prepared and the non-operation system effects and the operation system effects are prepared. Since the points to be added are different from each other, the change of the meter image 60AK002 can be diversified, and the entertainment of the game is improved with respect to the meter image 60AK002.

(8) In addition, since the points to be added are larger in the operation system effect than in the non-operation system effect, the player's willingness to operate in the operation system effect can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) Also, in the “automatic addition”, points are gradually accumulated as the battle effect progresses, and the accumulated points are notified with an image of “+5 Pt!”. Therefore, information on the meter image 60AK002 (information on points) is provided. It can be provided to the player and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, as points are gradually accumulated, an image (“+0.1 Pt!” Or the like) for notifying the accumulated points may be continuously displayed, and information about the meter image 60AK002 (point information) is also displayed by this. Can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration with the above characteristic part as an example)
The following is a list of configurations that take the above-described characteristic part as an example. In addition, the matter disclosed above and the following configuration can be omitted regardless of the matter or configuration.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A detection means (for example, push button 31B etc.) capable of detecting the player's action;
A specific effect (for example, Super Reach B) when the effect state (for example, meter image 60AK002) has changed to a specific state (for example, a state where the meter is full (FIG. 8-10 (E))) Specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control board 12) for executing
The effect state can be changed toward the specific state at a plurality of timings (for example, a first timing to a fourth timing) in a predetermined period, and the player's action is detected by the detection means. A first change pattern (for example, an operation system effect) that changes based on a second change pattern (for example, a non-operation system effect, etc.) that changes without detecting the player's movement by the detection means. Changeable (FIGS. 8-6, 8-9, 8-10, etc.)
Gaming machine.

  The detection means includes an operation means operated by a player. The stick controller 31A may be used as the operation means. For example, in the meter effect, points are added based on the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A. As operation means, a cross key, a plurality of buttons, or the like may be employed. The detection means may be a camera, an infrared sensor or the like for detecting a player's action.

  The effect state may be an image displayed on the image display device 5, light emitting means such as a plurality of LEDs whose number of lighting changes according to points. In addition to the meter shape, the performance state may be one light emitting unit or image (for example, hold display, active display, etc.), an image in which a lead wire is connected to a bomb, an egg image, an image of a number to be counted down / counted up, etc. May be. The color of one light emitting unit or image changes sequentially until a specific color (specific state). In an image where a lead wire is connected to a bomb, the lead wire is fired and becomes shorter and then the bomb explodes (in a specific state). In the image of the egg, the crack is gradually cracked, and when the egg is broken, a predetermined character is born (specific state). In an image of a number that is counted down / up, the number is counted down / up to 0 or 100 (specific state).

  The specific effect may be normal reach or the like in addition to super reach. Further, it may be a notice effect (including a pre-read notice effect) or the like. The specific effect may be an effect informing that the degree of advantage such as the big hit expectation is high. The degree of advantage is a degree (possibility) that is advantageous or already in an advantageous state for the player. In addition to an expectation degree such as a big hit expectation degree (a possibility that an advantageous state will come from now on), a probability variation state, Advantages in the present, such as a short-time state (whether or not the present is in an advantageous state. For example, it can be realized by changing the determination ratio of the lottery in the case of being in an advantageous state or not).

  The operation required for the first change pattern may be a long press or the like. In the above-described embodiment, the second change pattern gradually adds points. However, the second change pattern may be one that adds a predetermined point at a time (changes the effect state to a predetermined state at a time). The determination of whether to change the first change pattern or the second change pattern is preferably made in advance by lottery or the like before the start of variation and before the start of display of the effect state. In addition, for each of a plurality of timings, it may be determined by lottery or the like whether to change the first change pattern or the second change pattern. It is preferable that the first change pattern and the second change pattern can be changed at each of a plurality of timings, but at some timings, only one of the first change pattern and the second change pattern can be used. It may be changeable (for example, at the fourth timing, only the operation system effect can be executed). There may be a pattern that changes the production state with only one change pattern.

  An advantage may be set for each type of operation system effect and non-operation system effect, and an effect with a higher advantage may be more easily executed after a plurality of timings. For example, when determining the execution pattern of the meter effect in a lump, each execution pattern and the determination ratio are set so that a large button having a high advantage is likely to appear at the fourth timing. In addition, as in the above feature 60AK, it is preferable that an effect of a type in which a higher point is given is more likely to be executed as the timing is after a plurality of timings. As a result, the player's expectation is maintained, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In the feature 60AK, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When a symbol is stopped in response to an operation of a stop button by a player, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine (for example, a big machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player) The feature portion 60AK can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus). What is necessary is just to display the said production | presentation state etc. by the production of a slot machine. In this case, the specific effect or the like is an effect or the like notifying the expected degree of big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ or the like.

(2) At least two timings of the plurality of timings, the ratio of whether the presentation state changes between the first change pattern and the second change pattern is different (for example, from the first timing to the first timing) The ratio of which one of the operation system effect and the non-operation system effect is executed is different at each of the four timings (FIG. 8-6, etc.).

  In the characteristic part 60AK, at all timings (first timing to fourth timing) at which the effect state (meter image 60AK002) can be changed, the ratio of whether the first change pattern or the second change pattern changes is set. Although different, the ratios in at least two timings may be different, and the ratios in later timings may be the same. The ratio is also a ratio at which either the operation system effect or the non-operation system effect is executed in the feature unit 60AK. When there are a plurality of types of change ratios in the first change pattern or the second change pattern, the total or average value of the change ratios of the plurality of types may be used. In the feature section 60AK, there is only “automatic addition” as the second change pattern, but a plurality of types of effects may be prepared. For example, you may prepare both what adds a point gradually, and what adds a point at once.

  Diversify the change in the production state by preparing a pattern that does not depend on the player's action as the change pattern of the production state and changing the ratio of the change pattern in the production state at two or more timings And the interest of the game is improved with respect to the production state.

(3) The amount of change in the production state differs between the first change pattern and the second change pattern (for example, there are 10 or more point additions in the operation system production, and 5 points in the non-operation production production Point addition). In addition, the said structure includes the case where there exists a common variation | change_quantity in a part with a said 1st change pattern and a said 2nd change pattern.

  When a plurality of types of first change patterns are prepared (the above-mentioned operation system effects, etc.), the change amount of the effect state may be a change amount of each type, or an average value of the change amounts of each type Etc. The same applies to the second change pattern. Further, a plurality of variable amounts of change may be prepared for one first change pattern and one second change pattern (such as +50 Pt and 45 Pt of “large button”). In this case, the amount of change in the effect state may be each amount of change, or an average value of each amount of change.

  According to such a configuration, a pattern that does not depend on the player's action is prepared as a change pattern of the production state, and the amount of change in the production state is varied according to the change pattern, so the change in the production state is diversified. And the interest of the game is improved with respect to the production state.

  It is arbitrary which amount of change between the first change pattern and the second change pattern is made larger, but the first change pattern has a larger change amount in the effect state than the second change pattern (for example, In the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, a point addition of 5 points is preferable. Thereby, the player's willingness to operate can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved. Note that the amount of change in the second change pattern may be large in part, not necessarily increased. That is, it is preferable that the first change pattern is more likely to have a larger change amount in the production state than the second change pattern.

(4) When the production state changes in the first change pattern, a promotion production that promotes the player's action (for example, “Smash!” Image, “Press!” Image, button image 60AK005 display (E.g., FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-10), etc.
The promotion effect execution means is a button image for different promotion effects at different timings of the plurality of timings (for example, “small button continuous hit”, “medium button”, “large button” executed at different timings). The aspect of 60AK005 can be changed.
It should be noted that the amount of change in the effect state is different for each of the different promotion effects (for example, “small button continuous hit” adds 10 points, “middle button” adds 35 points, etc., “large button” 50 points, etc. May be added).

  The promotion effect may be an action that prompts the player's action with a lamp or the like in addition to an action that prompts the player's action with an image. The promotion effect is different as long as it is at least one of the following: For example, the operation is the same, but the production mode may be different (display of the button image 60AK005 when “middle button”, “large button” (one operation)).

  According to such a configuration, the action by the player is promoted by the promotion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) The effect state may be configured such that the number of changeable timings varies depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed (see, for example, FIGS. 8-12).

  For example, when determining the execution pattern of the meter effect, first, the number of executions (number of change timings) of the operation system effect / non-operation system effect executed in the meter effect is determined, and then the execution pattern is determined by lottery ( An execution pattern corresponding to the number of executions is prepared in advance). For example, the number of executions is determined by lottery at the determination ratio shown in FIG. It is better to be more successful if the number of times is large. Note that when the change timing is 3 times, there should be 4 change timings originally, but the meter effect ends halfway (the enemy character 60AK004 wins the effect in the third effect) May be a failure mode). If it ends in the middle, there is no need to develop into super reach (the meter effect can be executed even in the case of normal reach (no development), and the meter effect ends in the case of normal reach (no development)). You may prepare a pattern where the production ends with a small number of times less than the third time.

  According to such a configuration, the player comes to pay attention to the timing of the change of the production state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) Predetermined effects that differ depending on the stage after the change or the amount of change when the effect state is changed (for example, an image for notifying an additional point such as “+10 Pt!”, A meter such as “Meter MAX !!!!”, etc. For example, an effect control board 12 or the like.

  The predetermined effect may be an aspect in which the added points are notified, or may be an effect that is executed in response to the accumulation of the predetermined points in the meter image 60AK002. As an effect executed when a predetermined point is accumulated in the meter image 60AK002, for example, an LED is turned on when a predetermined point (upper limit value, half thereof, 90% point, etc.) is accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 Then, there is a mode of notifying that the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 have reached a predetermined point.

  According to such a structure, the information regarding the production state can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) Special effect execution means (for example, the effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a battle effect in which the friend character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 fight) are further provided.
When the production state changes in the second change pattern, the production state changes according to the progress of the special production (for example, points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle production).
The special effect can notify the amount of change when the effect state changes (for example, an image for notifying an addition point such as “+5 Pt!”).

  The special effect may be an effect in which a predetermined character runs and exceeds an obstacle in addition to the battle between the friendly character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004.

  The effect state may change according to the progress of the special effect when changing in the first change pattern as in the feature part 60AK.

  Even when the effect state changes, an effect image (for example, an effect image is displayed when the attack (punch or kick) of the teammate character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004) is displayed on the image display device 5. Good (includes “automatic addition”, including adding points when gradually adding points). The notification of the amount of change in the effect state (display of an image for notifying the addition point, etc.) may be performed simultaneously with the effect or after the effect (thereby attracting the player's attention). And the fun of gaming is improved). The change amount notification may be performed for each point addition when the points are gradually added by “automatic addition” or the like (for example, an image of “+0.1 Pt!” Is displayed for each point addition). ).

  According to such a structure, the information regarding the production state can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(8) It further includes special effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing a special effect (for example, a meter suggestion effect or the like) using the detection means before shifting to the predetermined period,
Depending on whether or not the special effect is executed, the ratio of shifting to the predetermined period is different (for example, FIG. 8-5).

  The special effect does not have to suggest execution of a meter effect such as a meter suggestion effect (effect that changes the effect state), for example. The special effect and the effect state may not be directly related.

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention even before the predetermined period, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) It further includes specific display means (for example, the effect control board 12) that displays a specific display (for example, the button image 60AK005) corresponding to the detection means,
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a medium-sized button image 60AK005) and a second specific display (for example, a large-sized button image 60AK005, etc.) that are more advantageous to the player than the first specific display. )
The specific display is performed by executing an effect that acts on the first specific display (for example, an effect in which a star image 60AK009 acts on a medium-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (C))). The second specific display can be changed (for example, the button image 60AK005 is changed to a large size by the action of the star image 60AK009).

  The size of the button image 60AK005 may be changed to a medium size by causing the star image 60AK009 to act on the small-size button image 60AK005.

  In the ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, a period other than the operation reception period), the action effect is executed after the first specific display is displayed (including the dark display as described above). As a result, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display, and an operation effect (for example, “push!” Image using the second specific display is displayed in the effective period of detection by the detection means. (E.g. promotion effect to be performed) is executed (FIG. 8-10 (C)). Thereby, the expectation before an effective period can be raised.

  There are a plurality of types of action effects, and the rate of change to the second specific display may vary depending on which of the action effects is executed. For example, the type may be determined by a lottery in which a determination ratio is set so as to satisfy the condition. Thereby, the expectation with respect to an effect production can be heightened.

  There are a plurality of types of action effects, and there are a plurality of types of display modes of the specific display after the change, and the ratio of which specific display changes depending on which of the action effects is executed. It may be different. For example, the type may be determined by a lottery in which a determination ratio is set so as to satisfy the condition. Thereby, the expectation with respect to an effect production can be heightened.

  There are a plurality of types of detection means (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), and the specific display after change (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are the push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.). Operation effects detected by the detection means corresponding to different operation devices (for example, an effect for displaying an image of “Press!” Etc.) In the case of the stick controller 31A, “ Display of “lever retracted” or the like may be executed.

According to the above configuration, it can be noted which specific display corresponds to which operation means.

  When the specific display is displayed during the non-effective period of detection by the detecting means, the specific display executing means displays the specific display in an aspect indicating the non-effective period (for example, dark or translucent) Or a predetermined image such as “prohibited” may be superimposed on the specific display).

  According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is ineffective.

  The specific display execution means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, displays a specific display over a plurality of (re) variable displays as pseudo-variables, displays a specific display over a plurality of variable displays by prefetching, etc.) However, it may be changeable. Expectation can be enhanced over a plurality of variable displays.

  A notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect, a countdown effect, an effect drop effect, etc.) for notifying that the player is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state) can be executed. The action effect may be executed by executing. According to the above configuration, a sense of expectation for a specific notice effect can be enhanced.

  Setting means capable of setting the setting state related to the production to a first state (for example, a state where the auto button function is disabled) or a second state (for example, a state where the auto button function is enabled) (For example, the production control board 12 and the like) and a specific production when the production execution condition is satisfied (for example, addition of points in the “small button continuous hit”, “middle button”, “large button”, notification of addition points, etc.) Specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control board 12), and the specific effect executing means satisfies the effect execution condition based on the detection result of the detecting means in the first state. On the other hand, while the specific effect can be executed, the specific effect can be executed in the second state, assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result of the detection means. (For example, when the auto button function is set to be effective, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the addition of points, the notification of the addition points, etc. are performed), and the setting means is a variable display It may be possible to change the setting from the first state to the second state based on the detection result of the detecting means during execution of (for example, the setting can be changed by a predetermined operation during execution of the production). . According to the said structure, it can prevent that an interest falls.

(10) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous for a player,
An alerting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying “pachinko / pachislot is a game that can be enjoyed moderately” in FIG.
The alerting means is:
It is possible to execute alerts regarding prevention of entrapment at least in a non-gaming state (for example, a customer waiting demo state) and when the advantageous state has ended (for example, an ending effect execution period in a big hit gaming state) (for example, 8-13 etc.)
Different modes (sizes are different) between the non-gaming state (for example, FIG. 8-13 (A) and the like) and the advantageous state is terminated (for example, FIG. 8-13 (B), for example). (Including that the time is different)) (for example, FIG. 8-13, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

The alerting means can display on the display means a reminder display relating to prevention of sinking, which is partly common in the non-game state and when the advantageous state ends, as alerting (for example, As shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display a stagnation-preventing image with the same character content displayed in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period).
The display period of the warning display regarding the prevention of encroachment is shorter when the advantageous state is ended than when the non-game state is reached (for example, the big hit than when the customer waiting demonstration state (FIGS. 8-13 (A))) The ending period after the end (FIG. 8-13 (B)) is shorter than the display period of the anti-slip image, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

The alerting means can display on the display means a reminder display regarding prevention of stagnation, which is partly common in the non-game state and when the advantageous state is ended, as the alert. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display a stagnation-preventing image with the same character content displayed in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period).
The display area of the warning display regarding prevention of sinking is smaller when the advantageous state ends than when the non-game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the big hit ends compared to the case of the customer waiting demo state The display area of the anti-collapse image is smaller during the later ending period)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

The alerting means can display on the display means a reminder display regarding prevention of stagnation, which is partly common in the non-game state and when the advantageous state is ended, as the alert. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display a stagnation-preventing image with the same character content displayed in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period).
When the advantageous state is over, the alert display regarding the prevention of sinking is displayed at a position that is not conspicuous to the player when the advantageous state ends (for example, as shown in FIG. In the ending period after the end of the big hit, the anti-slipping image is displayed in the corner of the screen which is not conspicuous to the player, etc. than in the demo state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

  The attention calling means can display a warning display relating to prevention of sinking as a warning in the same display period as other warning display, and display the warning display at different display start timings (for example, For example, display each alert display at different timings).

  According to such a configuration, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to suppress the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at a stretch.

  As the alerting means, the alerting means can be displayed in the same display period as the other alerting displays, and the alerting displays can be faded in in order and faded out at a common timing. (For example, the anti-slip image can be displayed in the same period as the other alert display, and after the other alert display is faded in, the anti-saddle image is faded in and the other alert display is displayed. After all the images to prevent blurring appear, fade out at the same timing, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute display control for a good-looking attention display.

(11) A first pattern in which super reach A or B is executed via a meter effect and a second pattern in which super reach A or B is executed without going through a meter effect (for example, directly developed from normal reach) (In this case, whether or not the meter effect is executed is also determined by lottery). In this case, the first reach and the second pattern may have different super reach A or B effects. Moreover, it is good also as the effect aspect of super reach A or B by the 1st pattern and the 2nd pattern. Further, the expectation (advantage) may be different between the first pattern and the second pattern.

(12) As shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), in the meter effect, the upper limit point of the meter image 60AK002 and the image 60AK101 suggesting the current point (“100 of“ 10/100 ”is the upper limit point, “10” may be displayed). As shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), in the meter effect, an image for notifying the remaining time of the operation reception period (such as a bar-shaped image 60AK102 that decreases with time) may be displayed. As shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), at the start timing of each of the first timing to the fourth timing, information (title, operation method, etc.) regarding the operation system effect or non-operation system effect to be executed from now on is notified. The image 60AK103 may be displayed. The image 60AK103 may be displayed in a superimposed manner on the front surface of another image being displayed (such as the meter image 60AK002). As shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), when points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002, the image display device 5 is notified of the points to be added by superimposing them on other effect images such as the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004. Effect image 60AK104 to be displayed (for example, an image displayed when an attack (punch or kick) of the teammate character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004 and points are added) (the meter of the meter image 60AK002 is then displayed). Level increases by 35 points). The effect image 60AK104 is not overlapped with the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereby, the visibility of the decorative design is ensured. Each display of FIGS. 8-14 improves the production effect and improves the fun of the game.

  The display position of the button image 60AK005 (image that promotes the player's operation (action)) displayed in the meter effect may not be fixed. For example, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed between a continuous hit (“small button continuous hit”) and a single operation (“middle button”, “large button”). In this way, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the type of necessary operation (action). Further, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the type of other effects and the aspect of the effect regardless of the type of operation required (for example, the button image 60AK005 is placed at a position that does not interfere with other effects). indicate). The display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed in accordance with the combination of the type of operation required, the type of other effects, and the effect mode. In the case of repeated hits, a large number of button images 60AK005 and the like (for example, the number corresponding to the number of required repeated hits) may be displayed (see FIG. 8-15).

  When displaying a specific image (particularly, an image with a high expectation level for big hits and promoting an operation) such as a large button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (D)), the specific image is displayed. A notification effect for notifying the user of the image (there may be a pattern that does not display a specific image) may be performed (not performed when displaying a small to medium-sized button image 60AK005 or the like). Thereby, the display of a specific image can be excited. Whether the specific image is displayed by sequentially changing the color and size of the button image 60AK005 using the display of the dark or translucent button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (C), etc.) in the notification effect. You may make it perform the alerting effect which asks whether it is no. For example, the notification effect of changing the color of the translucent button image 60AK005 from blue → yellow → green → red and then changing the translucent button image 60AK005 to the large button image 60AK005 is executed.

(13) The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game media and adds points based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

(14) Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Also good. 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).

(15) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, You may take the form distributed by installing in the memory | storage device which a computer apparatus etc. have. 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.

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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%”.

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)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect when the effect state changes to the specific state,
The effect state is changeable toward the specific state at a plurality of timings in a predetermined period, and a first change pattern that changes based on detection of a player's action by the detecting means, and the detection The second change pattern that changes regardless of the detection of the player's movement by means,
The amount of change in the effect state differs between the first change pattern and the second change pattern.
Gaming machine.

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