JP2019134842A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest of a game by notification promoting operation.SOLUTION: A game machine can detect a player's first action and second action (step 270FS125), can give a first promotion notification promoting the first action and a second promotion notification promoting a second action (step 270FS123), cab execute action corresponding performance on the basis of either detection of the first action for the first promotion notification or detection of the second action for the second promotion notification (step 270FS126), can give a first frequency notification showing remaining frequency of the first promotion notification given in the prescribed period and can give a second frequency notification showing remaining frequency of the second promotion notification (step 270FS122), and can give the second frequency notification in place of the first frequency notification on the basis that a specific condition is satisfied after the first frequency notification is given.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  In gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that performs the effect of acquiring the number of operations of the effect button and displays the remaining number of times corresponding to the acquired effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-202779, A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the remaining number display only shows the number of times the same operation promotion notification for promoting the operation of the effect button is executed, and is not interesting.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by a notification that prompts the operation.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
Detection means (for example, push sensor 35B of push button 31B, stick controller 31A) capable of detecting a first operation (for example, an operation of pushing push button 31B) and a second operation (for example, an operation of tilting stick controller 31A) of the player. Controller sensor unit 35A, production control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS125),
First promotion notification for urging the first action (for example, the image of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 8-3 (B) or the like and the display of the character “Press!”), And the second promotion for urging the second action Promotion notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS123) capable of executing notification (for example, display of the image of stick controller 31A indicated by 8-4 (D) or the like and the display of the character “Close!”) When,
Based on either the fact that the first action has been detected in response to the first promotion notice and the fact that the second action has been detected in relation to the second promotion notice (for example, Display of characters such as “Large”, “To”, “Ri”, “Confirm” shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), etc., “Chance!”, “Furious!” Shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), etc. Action-related effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step 270FS126 in FIG. 8-1),
A first number notification (for example, “shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A), (B), etc.”) indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification executed in a predetermined period (for example, reach period, big hit, before reach). Button operation: display of the character “remaining ○ times”) and second number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification (for example, “stick operation: remaining ○ times” shown in FIG. 8D (D)). Display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, step 270FS122 in FIG. 8-1),
The number-of-times notifying means executes the first number of times notification, and then executes a specific condition (for example, a condition that the first action is detected after the execution of the first promotion notification, and an effect effect on the first number of times notification). The second number of notifications can be executed instead of the first number of notifications (for example, see FIG. 8-4 (C)).

  According to such a configuration, the first number notification indicating the remaining number of first promotion notifications for promoting the first action is changed to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of second promotion notifications for prompting the second action. As a result, there will be more variations in production. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the notification that prompts the operation.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific condition is a condition that the first action is detected after the first promotion notification is executed.

  According to such a configuration, after the first operation is performed with respect to the first promotion notification for promoting the first operation, the first number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification is the second prompt for the second operation. Since it may be changed to the 2nd number information which shows the remaining number of times of promotion information, the variation of production spreads. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
First operating means (for example, push button 31B);
A second operation means (for example, a stick controller 31A) different from the first operation means,
The detecting means detects the operation of the first operating means as the first action, and detects the operation of the second operating means as the second action (for example, step 270FS125 in FIG. 8-1).

  According to such a configuration, the first number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the operation of the first operation means is the second promotion notification that prompts the operation of the second operation means that is different from the first operation means. Since the notification may be changed to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of times, the variation of the effect spreads. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
When the second promotion notification is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first promotion notification is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. When it is decided to do, the production pattern that changes the operation unit is selected at a higher rate than when it is decided to be off).

  According to such a configuration, from the first number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the first operation, the second operation is promoted that has a higher degree of expectation that is controlled in an advantageous state than the first promotion notification. The player can be expected to change to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The action corresponding effect execution means is more effective when the second action is detected with respect to the second promotion notice than when the first action is detected with respect to the first promotion notice. The rate of execution of the motion-related effects with high expectation controlled to the advantageous state is high (for example, as shown in FIG. The production pattern including the operation corresponding production such as “Chance” and “Intense heat” is decided at a higher rate than the case where is decided, or the letters “Large / Win / Right / Confirm!” Are displayed in order An effect pattern including an operation corresponding effect may be determined, or an effect in which the color of the active display changes may be executed as the operation corresponding effect, or an effect in which the character cuts in may be executed. It may be. .

  According to such a configuration, from the first number notification that indicates the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the first action, an operation corresponding to an operation that has a higher expectation level that is controlled in an advantageous state than when the first action is detected. The player can be expected to be changed to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification that prompts the second action with a high proportion of performance. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The action corresponding effect execution means
One time suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the detection of the first action or the second action for the first promotion notice or the second promotion notice, respectively. When performing an action-related effect (for example, displaying characters such as “chance!”, “Extremely hot!” Shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), etc.)
For a plurality of times of the first promotion notification or the second promotion notification, a plurality of times suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state based on the detection of the first action or the second action, respectively. When performing motion-related effects (for example, displaying characters such as “Large”, “To”, “Ri”, “Confirm” shown in FIG. The short text is displayed later, and the character name is displayed in order, and then the character is displayed).

  According to such a structure, the variation of production spreads. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The frequency notification means performs the second frequency notification in place of the first frequency notification at a higher rate when the remaining frequency is large than when the remaining frequency is small (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2). In the case where it is determined to be a big hit, the rate of change to the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is higher than when the number of scheduled operations is large than when the number of scheduled operations is small.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that matches the player's sense of expectation. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
A specific effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, a first specific effect and a second specific effect),
After the specific effect is executed, a plurality of suggestion images (for example, a first suggestion suggesting that the first promotion notification is executed) suggesting that the first promotion notification or the second promotion notification is executed. Any of images (button image: button (large), button (small)), second suggestion image (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) suggesting that the second promotion notification is executed And a suggestion image display control means capable of displaying
The promotion notification means can execute the first promotion notification or the second promotion notification suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of the suggestion image (for example, the production control CPU 120 The first promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display of the first suggestion image (button image), and the second promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display of the second suggestion image (lever image). Executable)
The suggestion image display control means can display one of a plurality of suggestion images at a different ratio based on the type of the specific effect that has been executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the first specific effect to be displayed. The button image can be displayed when executed, while the lever image can be displayed when the second specific effect is executed).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect, and the interest can be 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 flowchart for demonstrating the operation effect related process. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation effect pattern determination table. It is a first display screen diagram showing an example of the flow of operation effects. It is a 2nd display screen figure which shows the example of the flow of an operation effect. It is a 3rd display screen figure which shows the example of the flow of an operation effect.

(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 the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable 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 device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

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

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

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 270F)
Next, the characteristic part 270F of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8A is a flowchart for explaining the operation effect related process. Referring to FIG. 8A, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a change start time (step 270FS111). Whether or not it is at the start of fluctuation can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect process flag shown in step S171 in FIG. 7 is “1”.

  If it is determined that the time is the start of change (YES in step 270FS111), the effect control CPU 120 determines an operation effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern using the operation effect pattern determination table (step 270FS112). The processing of step 270FS111 and step 270FS112 is executed during the period in which step S171 of FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 8-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation effect pattern determination table. With reference to FIG. 8-2, in the operation effect of this embodiment, first, after notifying the remaining number of operations that can be operated, an operation prompting effect is executed to prompt the operation, and the operation is performed accordingly. When the operation unit that is prompted is operated, an operation corresponding effect is executed, and thereafter the remaining number of notifications, the operation promotion effect, and the operation corresponding effect are repeated for the scheduled number of times.

  Further, in this embodiment, after notifying the remaining number of times that the push button 31B that is expected to be operated when the expectation level for the big hit gaming state is relatively low, the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B is notified. Based on the fact that the operation of the push button 31B has been detected after execution, the expectation degree of becoming a big hit gaming state instead of the notification of the remaining number of times of the push button 31B, the operation promotion effect, and the operation corresponding effect is obtained. In some cases, it is possible to execute notification of the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A that is urged to operate when it is relatively high, an operation promotion effect, and an operation corresponding effect.

  For example, in the case of the “chance → chance” effect pattern among the operation effect effect patterns shown in FIG. 8B, the effect is executed in the following pattern.

  (1) After notifying “2 times” of the remaining number of times that the push button 31B can be operated, “chance” is indicated according to the operation of the push button 31B which is the first operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. The operation corresponding effect to be displayed is executed.

  (2) Next, after notifying the remaining number of times “1”, an operation corresponding effect is displayed in which “chance” is displayed according to the operation of the push button 31B which is the second operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. To do.

  In the case of the “Chance → (Change) → Chance → Intense heat” effect pattern among the effect patterns of the operation effect shown in FIG. 8B, the effect is executed in the following pattern.

  (1) After notifying “4 times” of the remaining number of times that the push button 31B can be operated, “chance” is indicated according to the operation of the push button 31B which is the first operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. The operation corresponding effect to be displayed is executed.

  (2) Next, after notifying the remaining number of operations of the push button 31B “3 times”, the remaining number of times is notified according to the operation of the push button 31B which is the second operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. The operation corresponding effect is executed to “change” to the notification of the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A.

  (3) Next, after notifying the remaining number of times “2 times”, an operation corresponding effect that displays “chance” is executed according to the operation of the stick controller 31A that is the third operation for the operation promotion effect.

  (4) Next, after notifying the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31A “1 time”, an operation corresponding to “Intense heat” is displayed according to the operation of the stick controller 31A which is the fourth operation for the operation promotion effect. Perform the production.

  In the case of an effect pattern of “Large → Win → Ri → (Change) →?” Among the effect patterns of the operation effect in FIG. 8-2, the effect is executed in the following pattern.

  (1) After notifying “5 times” of the remaining number of times that the push button 31B can be operated, “Large” is indicated according to the operation of the push button 31B as the first operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. The operation corresponding effect to be displayed is executed.

  (2) Next, after notifying the remaining number of times “4 times”, an operation corresponding effect is displayed in which “present” is displayed according to the operation of the push button 31B which is the second operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. To do.

  (3) Next, after notifying the remaining number of times “3 times”, an operation corresponding effect that displays “ri” in response to the operation of the push button 31B, which is the third operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B, is executed. To do.

  (4) Next, after notifying the remaining number of times of operation of the push button 31B “2 times”, the remaining number of times is notified according to the operation of the push button 31B which is the fourth operation for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. The operation corresponding effect is executed to “change” to the notification of the remaining number of times of the stick controller 31A.

  (5) Next, after notifying the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31A “1”, an operation corresponding to “?” Is displayed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A which is the fifth operation for the operation promotion effect. Perform the production.

  When a variation pattern that is a big hit after the production of super reach is determined as the variation pattern, the “chance → chance” performance pattern of 2 times with the probability of 2%, and the expected number of operations with the probability of 10%. 2 “(Change) → Intense heat” performance pattern, 2% probability of 4 scheduled operation times “Chance → Chance → Chance → Chance” performance pattern, 4% probability of 4 scheduled operation times “Chance → (Change) → Chance → Chance” production pattern, 20% probability of scheduled operation 4 times “Chance → (Change) → Chance → Intense heat” production pattern, 2% probability of scheduled operation 5 times "Large → Win → Ri → Ka → also?" Effect pattern, 5% probability of scheduled operation 5 times "Large → Win → Ri → (change) →?" Effect pattern, 35% With the probability of 5 scheduled operations Large → This → Ri → (change) → effect pattern of fixed! ", Decides not to perform the operation performance with 10% probability.

  If a variation pattern that is to be shifted after the super reach performance is determined as the variation pattern, the “chance → chance” performance pattern with a probability of 2% with a probability of 4%, and the expected operation count with a probability of 2%. 2 “(Change) → Intense fever” production pattern, 4% probability of 4 scheduled operations “Chance → Chance → Chance → Chance” production pattern, 2% probability of 4 scheduled operations “Chance → (Change) → Chance → Chance” production pattern with a probability of 2% “Chance → (Change) → Chance → Intense fever” production pattern with a probability of 2%, with a probability of 2% 5 patterns of “Large → Win → Ri → Ka → also?” 2% chance “Large → Win → Ri → (Change) →?” With a probability of “Large → → Ri → (change) → confirm! "Rendition of pattern, decide not to perform the operation performance at 70% probability.

  When another variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern, a production pattern of “chance → chance” with a probability of 2 times of operation with a probability of 2% “(change)” → Intense heat production pattern, 2% probability of scheduled operation 4 times “chance → chance → chance → chance” production pattern, 1% probability of operation 4 times “chance → (change) → “Chance → Chance” production pattern with a probability of 1% “Chance → (Change) → Chance → Intense fever” production pattern with a probability of 1%, with a probability of 5 → Ri → ka → mo? ”Production pattern, 1% probability of scheduled operation 5 times“ Large → Win → Ri → (change) → ?? ”production pattern, 1% probability of scheduled operation 5 Performance of “Large → Win → Ri → (Change) → Confirm!” Pattern, decides not to perform the operation directing 80% of the time.

  In this way, as shown in the effect pattern shown in FIG. 8B, the operation-corresponding effect is expected to be controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the operation detected for one operation promotion effect. Big hit gaming state based on the operation detected for one operation corresponding effect (for example, display of characters such as “chance”, “hot heat”, etc.) and multiple operation promotion effects Multiple operations corresponding effects (display of characters “Large”, “To”, “Ri”, “Confirm!”).

  Further, by determining the operation effect using the operation effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 8B, the effect pattern in which the operation target is changed is determined in the middle, and the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is executed. When an effect pattern in which the operation target is not changed is determined in the middle, the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is not executed and only the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B is executed. The degree can be increased.

  Further, by determining the operation effect using the operation effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 8B, the effect pattern in which the operation target is changed is determined in the middle, and the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is executed. Accordingly, when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected, an effect pattern in which the operation target is not changed is determined in the middle, the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is not executed, and only the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B is performed. When the operation of the push button 31B is detected according to the fact that it is not executed, the operation corresponding effect (“chance” or “extreme heat” operation corresponding effect, which is expected to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, “ It is possible to increase the rate of execution of the “action corresponding production that displays the letters“ Large, Win, Ri, Confirm! ”In order. That.

  In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit gaming state by determining an operation effect using the operation effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. The ratio of changing to the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A can be increased.

  Returning to FIG. 8A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the execution timing of each operation promotion effect of the effect pattern of the operation effect determined in step 270FS112 (step 270FS121). This execution timing is determined in advance as the time from the start of variable display based on the variation pattern for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined that the execution timing of each operation promotion effect has come (YES in step 270FS121), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the remaining number of operation promotion effects (step 270FS122) and executes the current operation promotion effect. (Step 270FS123).

  When it is determined that it is not the execution timing of each operation promotion effect (NO in step 270FS121), and after step 270FS123, the CPU 120 for effect control has an operation effective period that is predetermined for each operation promotion effect being executed. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step 270FS124).

  When it is determined that the operation valid period has not elapsed (NO in step 270FS124), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the designated operation unit that is urged to operate by the operation promotion effect is detected. (Step 270FS125).

  When it is determined that there is an operation on the designated operation unit (YES in step 270FS125), the effect control CPU 120 performs an operation corresponding effect (effect that changes the operation unit) in accordance with the current operation among the determined effect patterns. (Step 270FS126), and 1 is subtracted from the remaining number and displayed (step 270FS127).

  When it is determined that the operation valid period has elapsed (YES in step 270FS124), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation promotion effect being executed and stops the operation effect after the determined effect pattern (step 270FS128). . The processing from step 270FS121 to step 270FS128 is executed during the period in which step S172 of FIG. 7 is executed.

  When it is determined that there is no operation of the designated operation unit (NO in step 270FS125), after step 270FS127 and after step 270FS128, the effect control CPU 120 becomes the display timing of the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols. It is determined whether or not (step 270FS131).

  When it is determined that the display timing of the display result of the decorative symbol variable display is reached (YES in Step 270FS131), the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays the display result of the decorative symbol (Step 270FS132). The processing of step 270FS131 and step 270FS132 is executed during the period in which step S172 of FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 8C is a first display screen diagram illustrating an example of the flow of operation effects. Referring to FIG. 8-3, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), by executing step 270FS112 in FIG. 8A, the effect of “Large → Win → Ri → Ka → also?” When the pattern is determined and the variable display becomes reach, step 270FS122 of FIG. 8-1 is executed, thereby displaying the remaining number of operation promotion effects display 270F5D (in this case, the remaining number of button operations is five times. Is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 to notify the remaining number of times. This remaining number display 270F5D is then displayed as a remaining number display 270F5E (here, the remaining number of button operations is five) displayed on the lower left of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. That it is).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), by executing step 270FS123 of FIG. 8A, the button image 270F5P that prompts the operation of the push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion effect. Is displayed in the center of.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, when step 270FS124 and step 270FS125 of FIG. 8-1 are executed, and the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period is detected, the step When 270FS126 is executed, a character image 270F5J of “Large” is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as an operation-corresponding effect, and when the step 270FS127 is executed, the remaining number display 270F5E The number of times is decremented by 1 (in this case, the remaining number of button operations is 4 times).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), as in FIG. 8-3 (C), the character image 270F5J “RI” is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as an operation-related effect. The remaining number indicated by the remaining number display 270F5E is decremented by 1 (in this case, the remaining number of button operations is two).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), as in FIG. 8-3 (B), the remaining number display 270F5E (here, the remaining number of button operations is 2) in the lower left part of the image display device 5. The button image 270F5P prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as an operation promotion effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), as in FIG. 8-3 (E), the remaining number display 270F5E (here, the remaining number of button operations is 1) in the lower left part of the image display device 5. And a button image 270F5P that prompts the operation of the push button 31B is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as an operation promotion effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (G), when the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period is detected, as in FIG. Is displayed at the center of the image display device 5.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (H), by executing step 270FS131 and step 270FS132 of FIG. 8-1, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R is “787”. However, it is derived and displayed at the center of the image display device 5 to notify that it has become out of date.

  FIG. 8D is a second display screen diagram illustrating an example of the flow of the operation effect. Referring to FIG. 8-4, FIG. 8-4 (A) is the same screen as FIG. 8-3 (D). FIG. 8-4 (B) is the same screen as FIG. 8-3 (E).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), when the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period is detected by executing Step 270FS124 and Step 270FS125 of FIG. When 270FS126 is executed, a new operation promotion effect remaining number display 270F5F (in this case, indicating that the number of remaining lever operations as the operation of the stick controller 31A is 1) is displayed as an operation-corresponding effect. By displaying in the center part of the display device 5, it is notified that the display of the remaining number is changed from the remaining number of the push buttons 31B to the remaining number of the stick controller 31A. This remaining number display 270F5F is then displayed as a remaining number display 270F5G (here, the remaining number of lever operations is 1) displayed on the lower left of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. That it is).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the step 270FS123 of FIG. 8A is executed, the lever image 270F5Q that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation promotion effect. Is displayed in the center of.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (E), when the operation of the stick controller 31A within the operation valid period is detected by executing Step 270FS124 and Step 270FS125 of FIG. By executing 270FS 126, a character image 270F5J “Confirmed!” Is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as an operation-related effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (F), the lever image 270F5Q is displayed as a definite operation effect different from the above-described operation effect. This effect may not be executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), by executing step 270FS131 and step 270FS132 of FIG. 8A, the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R regardless of whether or not the stick controller 31A is operated. As a display result of the variable display, “777” is derived and displayed at the center of the image display device 5 to notify that it has been a big hit.

  FIG. 8-5 is a third display screen diagram illustrating an example of the flow of the operation effect. Referring to FIG. 8-5, FIG. 8-5 (A) is the same screen as FIG. 8-3 (A). FIG. 8-5 (B) is the same screen as FIG. 8-3 (B).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period is detected by executing Step 270FS124 and Step 270FS125 of FIG. By executing 270FS126, a character image 270F5K of “Chance!” Is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 as an operation-corresponding effect, and is indicated by the remaining number display 270F5E by executing step 270FS127. The remaining number is decremented by 1 (in this case, the remaining number of button operations is 3).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (D), when the operation of the push button 31B within the operation valid period is detected by executing Step 270FS124 and Step 270FS125 of FIG. When 270FS126 is executed, a new operation promotion effect remaining number display 270F5F (in this case, indicating that the number of remaining lever operations that are operations of the stick controller 31A is two) is displayed as an operation-corresponding effect. By displaying in the center part of the display device 5, it is notified that the display of the remaining number is changed from the remaining number of the push buttons 31B to the remaining number of the stick controller 31A. This remaining number display 270F5F is then displayed as a remaining number display 270F5G (here, the remaining number of lever operations is two times) displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (E). That it is).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (E), by executing step 270FS123 of FIG. 8A, a lever image 270F5Q that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed as the image display device 5 as an operation promotion effect. Is displayed in the center of.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (F), as in FIG. 8-5 (E), the remaining number of times display 270F5E (here, the remaining number of lever operations is 1) in the lower left portion of the image display device 5. And a lever image 270F5Q that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as an operation promotion effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (G), when the operation of the stick controller 31A within the operation effective period is detected by executing Step 270FS124 and Step 270FS125 of FIG. By executing 270FS 126, a character image 270F5K “Intense heat!” Is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as an operation-related effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (H), by executing step 270FS131 and step 270FS132 of FIG. 8-1, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R is “777”. Is derived and displayed at the center of the image display device 5 to notify that it has been a big hit.

(Modification of feature 270F)
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the operation promotion effect of the same operation unit as the operation unit indicated by the remaining number display is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an operation promotion effect of an operation unit different from the operation unit indicated by the remaining number display may be executed. For example, when the remaining number of times of the push button 31B is displayed, an operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is executed.

  Moreover, when the operation promotion effect of a different operation part is performed, compared with the case where the operation promotion effect of the same operation part is performed, the expectation degree controlled to an advantageous state is different (for example, becomes high). It may be. When an operation promotion effect of a different operation unit is executed, it may be controlled in an advantageous state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A is longer than the push button 31B for the time from the previous operation to the time when the remaining operation is subtracted until the next operation promotion effect is executed. It may be made to become. In this way, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced by setting the operation unit having a high expectation level controlled to an advantageous state for a longer time.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 and the like, based on the condition that the operation of the push button 31B is detected for the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B. Instead of notifying the remaining number of operations of the push button 31B, the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31A is notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification of the remaining number of operations of the stick controller 31 </ b> A is performed instead of the notification of the remaining number of operations of the push button 31 </ b> B as long as some specific condition is satisfied. For example, it may be based on the condition that a predetermined effect has been executed. The predetermined effect may be any effect such as an effect effect in which an object such as a character acts on the display of the remaining number of operations of the push button 31B, but is an effect related to the operation effect. It is preferable.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 and the like, the operation target is changed from the push button 31B to the stick controller 31A in the operation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stick controller 31A may be changed to the push button 31B. Further, the operation target is not limited to two operation units, and may be three or more operation units. In this case, it is preferable that the respective operation units have different degrees of expectation to be in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 and the like, even when the operation promotion effect target is changed from the push button 31B to the stick controller 31A, the remaining number of operations is I took over. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the target of the operation promotion effect is changed, the remaining number of operations may not be taken over. For example, when the number of remaining operations of the push button 31B is three and the target of the operation promotion effect is changed to the stick controller 31A, the remaining number of times may be other than three.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 or the like, the final result of the operation effect is notified or the variable display is displayed until the operation of the scheduled number of operations is executed. The result is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final result of the operation effect is notified or the display result of the variable display is displayed when the operation is performed less than the notified scheduled operation number. May be.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 and the like, the push pattern 31B (the expectation level that is advantageous for the player is relatively high) Only the production pattern that promotes the operation of the (low operation section) is included. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern of the operation effect includes an effect pattern that promotes the operation of the stick controller 31A (an operation unit with a relatively high expectation that is advantageous for the player) from the beginning. It may be.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B), (C), etc., the first operation is performed according to the operation promotion effect of the first operation unit (for example, push button 31B). When the unit is operated, the first notification of the remaining number of operation promotion effects and operation-corresponding effects related to the first operation unit is made, and the operation promotion effects and the remaining operation-corresponding effects related to the second operation unit (for example, the stick controller 31A) are notified. Switch to the second notification of the number of times immediately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special effect that switches the first notification to the second notification after a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the first operation unit was operated in accordance with the operation promotion effect of the first operation unit. A pattern may be executed. When the operation effect of the special effect pattern is executed, the execution of the operation effect of the special effect pattern may be determined so that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the case where the operation effect is not executed. preferable. Moreover, you may make it perform the production pattern which remains as 1st alert | report after progress for a predetermined period, after a 1st operation part is operated according to the operation promotion production | presentation of a 1st operation part. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of incongruity because there is no response for a while after operating the first operation unit, and when the game is switched to the second notification after that, Can be surprised. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Specifically, like the effect pattern shown in FIG. 8-2, the special effect pattern is stored in advance, and when the special effect pattern is determined, the operation effect is executed based on the special effect pattern. You may make it do. As another method, whether or not to switch the first notification to the second notification after the elapse of a predetermined period from the operation is determined by a lottery according to whether or not the player is in an advantageous state. When it is determined to switch, the timing at which the first notification of the effect pattern as shown in FIG. 8-2 is switched to the second notification may be changed to the timing to switch after a predetermined period.

  Moreover, when the remaining time of the operation effective period is less than the predetermined period, the second notification may be switched without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined period.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 to 8-5, the history of the operation-related effects is not displayed. You may make it display the log | history which shows whether the production was performed. For example, icons that indicate when the characters “chance” or “extreme heat” are displayed as operation-related effects, the color of the active display changes, or an effect that cuts in the character is executed. May be added and displayed side by side every time the production ends. When the characters “Large, Win, Win, Confirm!” Are displayed in order, the icons indicating each character are displayed side by side so that the player can easily recognize the character string as one meaning. May be. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize what operation-related effects have been executed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, in response to the operation promotion effect, a predetermined operation of the operation unit that is prompted to perform the operation (for example, a short-time pressing operation of the push button 31B, a short-time tilting operation of the stick controller 31A). ) Only accepted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the predetermined operation of the operation unit that is prompted to perform an operation, a specific operation different from the predetermined operation of the operation unit or a specific operation other than the operation unit is performed for the operation promotion effect. You may make it include the case where it can accept. For example, in response to the operation promotion effect of the push button 31B, in addition to the pressing operation of the push button 31B for a short time, the long pressing operation of the push button 31B or the long tilting operation of the stick controller 31A can be accepted. May be included.

  In this case, when a specific operation is detected, all the operation promotion effects for the remaining number of times may be executed. It may be made to become. In this case, as shown in (9) above, the history of the operation promotion effect that has been executed or the operation promotion effect that was scheduled to be executed may be displayed. After that, another operation promotion display as shown in FIG. 8-4 (F) is displayed, and is the operation executed accordingly, or is it controlled to the advantageous state after the operation valid period has elapsed? You may make it alert | report whether.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an image is displayed on the image display device 5 in the operation corresponding effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, when it is determined to be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), when there are remaining number of operation promotion effects and operation corresponding effects (for example, in FIG. 8-3 (C)) In addition, when an operation unit (for example, push button 31B) that is urged by the operation promotion effect is operated, a jackpot confirmation notification sound (for example, a sound effect of “cuein”) is sent to the speaker 8L at a predetermined rate. You may make it output from 8R. Thereby, a surprise can be given to a player. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Specifically, as in the effect pattern shown in FIG. 8B, an effect pattern that outputs a jackpot confirmation notification sound is stored in advance, and when the effect pattern is determined, an operation is performed based on the effect pattern. You may make it perform the operation effect which outputs a jackpot finalization notification sound as a corresponding effect. As another method, whether or not to output the jackpot confirmation notification sound is determined by lottery when the player is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and when it is determined to output the jackpot determination notification sound, The jackpot confirmation notification sound may be output at a timing at which a predetermined operation corresponding effect of the effect pattern as shown in FIG. 8-2 is executed.

(Other variations)
(1) A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
Detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A) capable of detecting a player's operation (for example, push operation to push button 31B, tilt operation to stick controller 31A);
A detection effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a detection effect (for example, an effect of causing the movable body 32 to advance to the advance position) based on the action detected by the detection means;
Promotion effect execution means (for example, for effect control) that can execute a promotion effect that prompts an action (for example, a first promotion effect that prompts the user to press the push button 31B and a second promotion effect that prompts the tilt operation to the stick controller 31A). CPU 120),
A specific effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, a first specific effect and a second specific effect),
A plurality of suggestion images (for example, a first suggestion image (button image: button (large), which suggests that the first promotion effect is executed) suggesting that the promotion effect is executed after the specific effect is executed. Button (small)) and a second suggestion image (lever image: lever (large), lever (small)) suggesting that the second promotion effect is executed. (For example, CPU 120 for effect control)
The promotion effect execution means can execute the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image based on the end of the display of the suggestion image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first suggestion image (button image)). The first promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the second promotion effect and the second promotion effect can be executed based on the end of the display of the second suggestion image (lever image)),
The suggestion image display control means can display one of a plurality of suggestion images at a different rate based on the type of the specific effect that has been executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first specific effect. The button image may be displayed when the second specific effect is executed, and the lever image may be displayed when the second specific effect is executed.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect, and the interest can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Special effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing any of a plurality of types of special effects (for example, super reach A and super reach B),
The specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect during the execution of the special effect, and can execute any one of the plurality of specific effects at different ratios based on the type of the special effect being executed (for example, The production control CPU 120 can execute the first specific effect when the super reach A is being executed, and can execute the second specific effect when the super reach B is being executed). It may be.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect, and the interest can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The suggestion image display control means can display the suggestion image at the same position regardless of the type of the specific effect executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 and the second specific effect are executed when the first specific effect is executed). And the suggestion image (button image, lever image) can be displayed at the same position).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of specific effect, and the interest can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Provided with an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state)
The promotion effect executing means includes a plurality of types of promotion effects (for example, a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect having a higher reliability than the first promotion effect) that are controlled in an advantageous state. One of them can be done,
The suggestion image display control means suggests that a promotion effect with a high degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state is executed from a suggestion image indicating that the promotion effect with a low expectation degree controlled to the advantageous state is executed. It can be displayed as an image (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 can change from a button image that suggests execution of the first promotion effect to a lever image that suggests execution of the second promotion effect). It may be.

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion image can change after the suggestion image is displayed, the suggestion image can be focused.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
An effect executing means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing an effect (for example, a cut-in effect) different from the detected effect based on the action being detected during the display of the suggestion image;
A predetermined effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a stock release effect) indicating that the promotion effect based on the suggestion image is executed,
The suggestion image display control means ends the display of the suggestion image after the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the suggestion image after the stock release effect ends). Good.

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the effect based on the suggestion image has been executed.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The specific effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of types of specific effects with different visibility (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first roulette at the approximate center of the image display device 5. Any one of the specific effect and the second specific effect in which the second roulette is displayed at a substantially lower portion of the image display device 5).
The suggestion image display control means
The suggestion image may or may not be displayed based on the execution of the specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect in either a success pattern or a failure pattern). ),
When the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control The first specific effect may be executed in a success pattern at a higher rate than the second specific effect).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific effect of the type with high visibility is executed, the suggestion image is displayed at a higher rate than when the specific effect of the type with low visibility is executed. A decrease can be prevented.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The suggestion image display control means displays the suggestion image (for example, the suggestion image is displayed on the auxiliary effect display device as the suggestion effect) according to the expectation before the promotion effect is executed (for example, the first effect). To any one of the fourth patterns),
The promotion production execution means
Based on the suggestion image being in a specific state (for example, a non-transparent state), the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image is executed,
While the suggestion image is displayed, a promotion effect different from the promotion effect suggested by the suggestion image may be executed.
According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic portion 270F)
(1) As described above, the feature 270F includes the invention described below. In gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that performs the effect of acquiring the number of operations of the effect button and displays the remaining number of times corresponding to the acquired effect (for example, JP-A-2006-202779).

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-202779, the remaining number display only indicates the number of times that the same operation promotion notification that promotes the operation of the effect button is performed, and is not interesting. was there. In order to solve such a problem, the invention of 270F is configured as follows.

(1-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
Detection means (for example, push sensor 35B of push button 31B, stick controller 31A) capable of detecting a first operation (for example, an operation of pushing push button 31B) and a second operation (for example, an operation of tilting stick controller 31A) of the player. Controller sensor unit 35A, production control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS125),
First promotion notification for urging the first action (for example, the image of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 8-3 (B) or the like and the display of the character “Press!”), And the second promotion for urging the second action Promotion notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8-1 step 270FS123) capable of executing notification (for example, display of the image of stick controller 31A indicated by 8-4 (D) or the like and the display of the character “Close!”) When,
Based on either the fact that the first action has been detected in response to the first promotion notice and the fact that the second action has been detected in relation to the second promotion notice (for example, Display of characters such as “Large”, “To”, “Ri”, “Confirm” shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), etc., “Chance!”, “Furious!” Shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), etc. Action-related effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step 270FS126 in FIG. 8-1),
A first number notification (for example, “shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A), (B), etc.”) indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification executed in a predetermined period (for example, reach period, big hit, before reach). Button operation: display of the character “remaining ○ times”) and second number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification (for example, “stick operation: remaining ○ times” shown in FIG. 8D (D)). Display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, step 270FS122 in FIG. 8-1),
The number-of-times notifying means executes the first number of times notification, and then executes a specific condition (for example, a condition that the first action is detected after the execution of the first promotion notification, and an effect effect on the first number of times notification). The second number of notifications can be executed instead of the first number of notifications (for example, see FIG. 8-4 (C)).

  According to such a configuration, the first number notification indicating the remaining number of first promotion notifications for promoting the first action is changed to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of second promotion notifications for prompting the second action. As a result, there will be more variations in production. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the notification that prompts the operation.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The specific condition is a condition that the first action is detected after the first promotion notification is executed.

  According to such a configuration, after the first operation is performed with respect to the first promotion notification for promoting the first operation, the first number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification is the second prompt for the second operation. Since it may be changed to the 2nd number information which shows the remaining number of times of promotion information, the variation of production spreads. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
First operating means (for example, push button 31B);
A second operation means (for example, a stick controller 31A) different from the first operation means,
The detecting means detects the operation of the first operating means as the first action, and detects the operation of the second operating means as the second action (for example, step 270FS125 in FIG. 8-1).

  According to such a configuration, the first number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the operation of the first operation means is the second promotion notification that prompts the operation of the second operation means that is different from the first operation means. Since the notification may be changed to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of times, the variation of the effect spreads. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-4) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-3),
Game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
When the second promotion notification is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the first promotion notification is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. When it is decided to do, the production pattern that changes the operation unit is selected at a higher rate than when it is decided to be off).

  According to such a configuration, from the first number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the first operation, the second operation is promoted that has a higher degree of expectation that is controlled in an advantageous state than the first promotion notification. The player can be expected to change to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-5) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-4),
Game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The action corresponding effect execution means is more effective when the second action is detected with respect to the second promotion notice than when the first action is detected with respect to the first promotion notice. The rate of execution of the motion-related effects with high expectation controlled to the advantageous state is high (for example, as shown in FIG. The production pattern including the operation corresponding production such as “Chance” and “Intense heat” is decided at a higher rate than the case where is decided, or the letters “Large / Win / Right / Confirm!” Are displayed in order An effect pattern including an operation corresponding effect may be determined, or an effect in which the color of the active display changes may be executed as the operation corresponding effect, or an effect in which the character cuts in may be executed. It may be. .

  According to such a configuration, from the first number notification that indicates the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification that prompts the first action, an operation corresponding to an operation that has a higher expectation level that is controlled in an advantageous state than when the first action is detected. The player can be expected to be changed to the second number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification that prompts the second action with a high proportion of performance. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-5),
Game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The action corresponding effect execution means
One time suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the detection of the first action or the second action for the first promotion notice or the second promotion notice, respectively. When performing an action-related effect (for example, displaying characters such as “chance!”, “Extremely hot!” Shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), etc.)
For a plurality of times of the first promotion notification or the second promotion notification, a plurality of times suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state based on the detection of the first action or the second action, respectively. When performing motion-related effects (for example, displaying characters such as “Large”, “To”, “Ri”, “Confirm” shown in FIG. The short text is displayed later, and the character name is displayed in order, and then the character is displayed).

  According to such a structure, the variation of production spreads. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-6),
The frequency notification means performs the second frequency notification in place of the first frequency notification at a higher rate when the remaining frequency is large than when the remaining frequency is small (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2). In the case where it is determined to be a big hit, the rate of change to the operation promotion effect of the stick controller 31A is higher than when the number of scheduled operations is large than when the number of scheduled operations is small.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect that matches the player's sense of expectation. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 2 Game board, 3 Game 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 operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 effect control CPU, 23 display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Detecting means capable of detecting the first action and the second action of the player;
A promotion notification means capable of executing a first promotion notification for urging the first operation and a second promotion notification for urging the second operation;
An action-corresponding effect can be executed based on whether the first action is detected with respect to the first promotion notice and the second action is detected with respect to the second promotion notice. Action corresponding production execution means,
A number of times notification means capable of executing a first number notification indicating the remaining number of times of the first promotion notification executed in a predetermined period and a second number of times notification indicating the remaining number of times of the second promotion notification;
The number-of-times notification means is a gaming machine capable of executing the second number of times notification in place of the first number of times notification based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the first number of times notification is executed.

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