JP2019180743A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a performance effect using a movable body.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU, after moving a movable body 32 upward from the origin position, starts controlling to moving down the movable body 32 at a first speed (high speed) when a predetermined period is elapsed after a decoration symbol image 009SG020 of a lost combination is temporality stopped and displayed. Then, the mode of the decoration symbol image 009SG020 is changed, in accordance with the movement (operation) of the movable body 32 from the performance position to the origin position downward.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-14

Description

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

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines have movable bodies that can be operated.

  In this type of gaming machine, after moving the movable body located at the initial position to the standby position through the display area of the display means, the stage is advanced from the standby position to the front of the display area, Some have returned to the initial position (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-42762 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the movable body is advanced from the standby position to the front of the display area and the presentation is performed, the movable body is simply returned to the initial position. There was a problem of being insufficient.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of the moving body.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probable variation state, a short time state, etc.),
Display means capable of variable display (for example, the image display device 5);
A movable body (for example, a movable body 32) movable between a first position (for example, an origin position) and a second position (for example, an effect position) different from the first position;
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a reach effect as an suggestion effect such as normal reach or super reach) capable of executing an suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. ,
With
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
In the suggestion effect, the movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, and the variable display is temporarily stopped in a non-advantageous temporary stop mode that suggests that the variable display temporary stop mode is not controlled to the advantageous state. Based on the above, it is possible to move the movable body from the second position to the first position (for example, the timing Ta3 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the production control CPU 120 started the normal reach production. After the temporary combination display of the decorative image 009SG020 of the lost combination (see FIG. 8-10 (C)), the movable body 32 is moved upward from the origin position at the timing Ta4 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Ta3. (Refer to FIG. 8-10 (D)), a predetermined period from the timing Ta5 at which the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of losing is temporarily displayed. In the timing Tb1 but has elapsed, section starts control for lowering the movable member 32 at a first speed (high speed).),
When the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position, it is possible to change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode to a different mode (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is shown in FIG. B) As shown in (B ′) and (C), display is performed to change the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 in conjunction with the movement (operation) of the movable body 32 from the effect position downward to the origin position. portion.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the movable body is moved to the first position, the non-advantageous temporary stop mode can be expected to be changed to a different mode and controlled to be in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a special effect based on changing the non-advantageous temporary stop mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the movable body 32 to completely reduce or completely reduce the decorative design image 009SG020. At the time of destruction, the decorative design image 009SG020 is erased (see FIG. 8-14 (C)), and at a timing Tb2 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Tb1, the movable body 32 returns to the origin position and the background image is displayed. (After switching to the special background image 009SG012, it is further switched to the restoration effect background image 009SG013 (see FIG. 8-14 (D)), and the portion for starting the restoration effect.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to changes in the non-advantageous temporary stop mode.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The suggestion effect execution means has an operation mode different from an operation mode when moving the movable body from the second position to the first position when controlling to the advantageous state and not controlling to the advantageous state. The movable body is moved from the second position to the first position (for example, when the production control CPU 120 is a reach production pattern 1 (losing), the movable body is moved at a second speed (low speed) slower than the first speed. In the case of the reach effect patterns 7 and 8, the movable body 32 is lowered from the effect position to the origin position at the first speed (high speed) faster than the second speed. Such.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the operation mode of the movable body.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When moving the movable body from the second position to the first position, the first effect (for example, the effect based on the reach effect pattern 2) that does not change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode and the non-advantageous temporary stop mode. One of the second effects to be changed (for example, effects based on reach effect patterns 3 to 8) can be executed,
When the first effect is executed and when the second effect is executed, the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position in a common operation mode (for example, when the movable body 32 is lowered). Even in the case of the reach effect pattern 2 that does not change the manner of the decorative pattern of the lost combination in conjunction with the reach effect pattern 3 to 8 that changes the manner of the decorative pattern of the lost combination in conjunction with the lowering of the movable body 32, (The part which makes it impossible to predict whether a reviving effect will be performed or not by the descent speed by making the descent speed of the movable body 32 the same high speed (the descent operation mode is common).)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the non-advantageous temporary stop mode is not changed, the player can be expected to change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The suggestion effect execution means can change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode to a different mode in conjunction with the movement of the movable body (for example, the CPU for effect control 120 moves the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin. (The part which performs the display which changes the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations in conjunction with moving (operating) downward toward the position.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the non-advantageous temporary stop mode changes in conjunction with the movement of the movable body, the player can easily recognize the change timing of the non-advantageous temporary stop mode.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
It is possible to change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode in any one of a plurality of types of change modes (for example, when the production control CPU 120 is a super reach production pattern 3, 5, 7 In the case of the super-reach effect patterns 4, 6 and 8, display is made so that the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the lost combination is destroyed in conjunction with the lowering of the movable body 32. The part displayed so that the symbol image 009SG020 is reduced.),
Depending on the change mode of the non-advantageous temporary stop mode, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, the jackpot reliability in the order of reach production patterns 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Is set to be high, and the proportion of the big hit differs according to the change pattern of the decorative pattern of the combination of the lost (for example, half reduction, full reduction, half destruction, full reduction, etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be focused on the change mode of the non-advantageous temporary stop mode.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and the structure other than this invention specific matter is included with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. You may have.

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. The movable body used by characteristic part 009SG is the schematic front view which shows the state which is located in the origin position, (B) is the state located in the production | presentation position. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process (S171) in the production | presentation control process process shown by FIG. (A) is a figure which illustrates the multiple types of reach production pattern corresponding to a battle production, (B) is a figure which shows the descent speed of the movable body corresponding to a reach production pattern. It is a figure which shows the table for reach production pattern determination. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display (S172) in the production control process. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 1, (B) is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 9, and (C) is an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 2. It is a timing chart which shows. (A) is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect patterns 3 and 4, (B) is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect patterns 5 and 6, and (C) is a reach effect pattern 7 and 8. It is a timing chart which shows the example of production operation based on. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement until it develops into the super reach production based on the reach production patterns 1-9. (A)-(D) is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation operation | movement at the time of the end of the super reach production based on the reach production pattern 1, (E), (F) is the production at the end of the super reach production based on the reach production pattern 9. It is a figure which shows an operation example. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of completion | finish of the super reach production based on the reach production pattern 2. FIG. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of completion | finish of the super reach production based on the reach production patterns 3 and 4. FIG. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of completion | finish of the super reach production based on the reach production patterns 5-8. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of this Embodiment.

(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 a mode 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 apparatus 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 passage gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the usual game based on the passage 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 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 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” type is set for the big hit. 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” may be provided with the small hit type.

  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 also said that the time-short state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy 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 game 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 “probable 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 is finished, 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 is “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 is “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 game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game 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 effect 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.

  A board other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 is also referred to as a sub board. 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. If the output signal from the clear switch is on, initialization processing (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, 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. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102, an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an 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, 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, 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 the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the 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, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interrupt, 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 device 6B based on “per-game” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of ordinary symbols is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display 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 in 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 special symbol process processing. 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 storage number is executed. When a start winning is generated, a display result (including a jackpot type) and a random value for determining a variation pattern are 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 settings 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 are 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 executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. 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 of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is 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. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure 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 as to whether 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 fluctuation time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as the presence or 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. This includes the process of measuring. 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 elapsed time 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 the 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 game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is being controlled and the end of the count-off 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 a round in the jackpot game state and setting the jackpot to be open based on the display result being “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 performing 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 prize opening is in an open state 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 has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count has reached the upper limit execution count, 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 ending 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 setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing is ended.

  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”. This small hit opening process is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state and the measured elapsed time. 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 during 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, the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  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, 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 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 decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. Moreover, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the presentation control command etc. which were transmitted from the main board | substrate 11 are performed about the control content of presentation operation | movement using various production | presentation apparatuses.

  Following the effect control process of 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 the process 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 storage 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 to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  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 the 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 the 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 is received from the main board 11 for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. 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. It is updated to 7 ″, and the big hit effect processing is finished.

  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 effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process is terminated.

(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 a symbol is stopped in response to an operation of a stop button by a slot machine, when the combination of stop 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 a 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 of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “difference”) means that one is a ratio of “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 009SG)
Next, the feature part 009SG of the present embodiment will be described. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a place described as “step S1” is abbreviated as “S1” or “009SGS1”, “normal reach” is abbreviated as “N reach”, “Super reach” is sometimes abbreviated as “S reach” or “SP reach”. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to configurations having the same functions as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description, or different in form and arrangement position, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. This will be explained as a standard. Note that the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Movable body 32)
Next, the movable body 32 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the feature part 009SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 8A and 8B are schematic front views showing a state where the movable body used in the feature part 009SG is located at the origin position, and FIG. 8B is a state located at the effect position.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the movable body 32 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the characteristic part 009SG of the present embodiment is configured by a frame-shaped frame member 32A having a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front. Since the window portion 32B is closed by a permeable plate made of an acrylic resin material or the like, the back side can be seen through the transparent plate. In the present embodiment, the window portion 32B is closed by the permeable plate, but may be opened without being closed by the permeable plate, or may be closed by the non-permeable plate, that is, the movable body. 32 may be constituted by an impermeable plate instead of a frame-like body.

  The movable body 32 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction by guide means 009SG001L and 009SG001R provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 5 on the back side of the game board 2. Guide means 009SG001L and 009SG001R are a rotary shaft 009SG002 with a spiral groove formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof and a movable body 009SG003 that is screwed into the rotary shaft 009SG002 and moves up and down by the rotation of the rotary shaft 009SG002. The moving body 009SG003 and the connecting member 009SG004 for connecting the movable body 32 are configured, and the rotation shaft 009SG002 is disposed along the left and right sides of the image display device 5.

  Then, when the rotary shaft 009SG002 rotates in the first direction around the axis by a driving source such as a lifting motor (not shown), the movable body 32 moves upward together with the moving body 009SG003, and is opposite to the first direction. By rotating in the second direction, the movable body 32 moves downward together with the movable body 009SG003.

  The movable body 32 is disposed at a position near the front of the display area 5E of the image display device 5, and an origin position (initial position, see FIG. 8-1 (A)) corresponding to the lower portion of the display area 5E of the image display device 5. In addition, it is possible to move up and down along the display area 5E between the effect position corresponding to the upper part of the display area 5E of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-1 (B)).

  Further, since the movable body 32 is located in the portion corresponding to the display area 5E in the movement range between the origin position and the effect position and between the origin position and the effect position, the window 32B is always seen through. Thus, the image displayed in the display area 5E on the back side can be visually recognized. Note that at the origin position and the effect position, a part or the whole of the window portion 32B may be located in a portion not corresponding to the display area 5E.

  The effect control board 12 includes an origin position detection switch (not shown) that can detect the movable body 32 at the origin position, and an effect position detection switch (not shown) that can detect the movable body 32 at the effect position. The effect control CPU 120 is connected, and the movable body 32 is positioned at the origin position or the effect position based on the reception of the detection signal from the origin position detection switch (not shown) or the effect position detection switch (not shown). Can be determined.

  When the game state is the normal state, the movable body 32 is located at the origin position shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), and various effects and decorative patterns can be changed in the area above the movable body 32 in the display area 5E. Display or the like is executed. Further, when a super reach effect, which will be described later, is executed, when a big hit gaming state or a high base state in which high base control is performed, the display moves from the origin position to the effect position shown in FIG. Various effects, variable display of decorative symbols, and the like are executed in a region below the movable body 32 in 5E.

  Next, FIG. 8-2 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to each of the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” and “reach” A pattern is prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach of super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ is executed. is there. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, four or more super reach variation patterns may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the special reach fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is the super reach fluctuation pattern super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ. Is set shorter. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ in the present embodiment is performed, the super reach β and super reach γ super reach The variation pattern in which the effect is executed is set to have a longer special figure variation time than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variable display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach γ, super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit reliability is set to be high. In the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the big hit reliability. Note that, for example, the reliability of the super reach α is the probability that the super reach α will appear when it is a big hit, and the total probability that the super reach α will appear (the probability that the super reach α will be executed if it is lost). It is a value (ratio) divided by the sum of the probability that super reach α will be executed when it is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, these variation patterns are determined after the variation pattern type is first determined, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, or the like. The variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the selected type, but is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the variation from the random value for determining the variation pattern type is changed. After determining the pattern type first, the variation pattern to be executed is determined from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type. Unishi and may be.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, a variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 8C is prepared in advance as the variation pattern determination table. The number of determination values corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probable big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, and the case where “lost” is prepared. Specifically, in the case of “probability big hit”, 5 determination values are assigned to normal reach, 10 determination values are assigned to super reach α, and 35 determination values are assigned to super reach β. A value is assigned and 50 decision values are assigned to the super reach γ. In the case of “non-probable big hit”, 5 decision values are assigned to normal reach, 50 decision values are assigned to super reach α, and 35 decision values are assigned to super reach β. Ten determination values are assigned to the super reach γ. In the case of “losing”, 70 decision values are assigned to non-reach, 20 decision values are assigned to normal reach, and 7 decision values are assigned to super reach α. Two determination values are assigned to β, and one determination value is assigned to super reach γ. Thus, in the case of big hit, super reach α, β, γ is selected at a higher rate than in the case of loss, and in the case of probability variable big hit, super reach γ is selected at a higher rate than in the case of non-probable big hit. It has become. In the case of loss, the super reach α is selected at a higher ratio than the super reach β and γ.

  Although not shown in detail in detail, in the case of “losing”, when the total number of reserved memories is 2 or less, when the total number of reserved memories is 3, and when the total number of reserved memories is 4 The number of determination values corresponding to the case where the number is individual and the case where the gaming state is a high base state where time-shortening control is performed are prepared in advance. For example, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the non-reach loss variation more than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter variation time. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time for variable display.

  Next, FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing a variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set (009SGS271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set, it is associated with the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure holding memory in the start winning reception command buffer (not shown). The various command data and various flags stored are shifted up by one buffer number (009SGS272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first change start command reception flag is not set in 009SGS271, it is determined whether the second change start command reception flag is set (009SGS273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set, the processing is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set, the second special chart in the start winning reception command buffer (not shown). The various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted up by one buffer number (009 SGS274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. The second special figure is shifted so that the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” stored in the special figure hold memory are associated with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After execution of 009SGS272 or 009SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (009SGS275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (009SGS276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is a variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols as stop symbols arranged in odd numbers. The combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is a variable display result designation command corresponding to a non-probable big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols ( Determine the jackpot symbol). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, the combination of the decorative symbols (losing symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, it is sufficient to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an origin position detection switch (not shown) is in an on state, that is, whether or not the movable body 32 is located at the origin position (009SGS276A). If the home position detection switch (not shown) is not in the ON state, that is, not at the home position, whether or not the time reduction control flag indicating that the time reduction control is being executed is set, that is, the high base It is determined whether or not it is in a state (009SGS276B). If the time reduction control flag is not set, the control to lower the movable body 32 at the second speed (low speed), which will be described later, is started (009SGS276C) by turning on the lifting motor toward the origin position. Note that the control for lowering the movable body 32 toward the origin position ends at the timing when the origin position detection switch (not shown) is turned on (for example, 009SGS311 described later).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the read variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern PA2-3 or PB1-3 of super reach β or the variation pattern PB1-4 of super reach γ. (009SGS277). When the variation pattern is a variation pattern other than the super reach β or the super reach γ, the process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (009 SGS281). When the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach β or super reach γ, the process proceeds to processing (009SGS278, 009SGS279) for determining one of a plurality of types of reach effect patterns corresponding to each super reach variation pattern.

(Reach production)
As shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, the non-reach losing variation patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. PA1-3, PA1-4, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is “lost”, the change pattern PA2-1 of the reach loss, and the change pattern PB1-1 of which the display result is “big hit” Etc. are prepared.

  In the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach are executed, and each reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the game is controlled to a big hit state. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed increases in the order of super reach γ, super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, as shown in FIG. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

  Further, the super reach γ, the super reach β, and the super reach α are developed (promoted) via the normal reach to a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach. The fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, PB1-2, PB1-3, PB1-4, etc. shown in FIG. However, a variation pattern in which the reliability develops in two or more stages may be provided, or a variation pattern that does not develop into super reach may be provided. Also, the normal reach variation patterns PA2-1 and PB1-1 may each be determined from a plurality of reach effects.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the effect control CPU 120 can select an effect pattern corresponding to one reach effect with respect to one variation pattern determined by the CPU 103, but the present invention is limited to this. It is not a thing, but one production pattern can be selected from a plurality of reach productions for one variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern is Super Reach γ, Super Reach β, Super Reach α, the normal reach effect is executed at the timing when a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of variable display, and then the combination of the lost combinations When the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the movable body 32 moves from the origin position to the effect position and develops (transfers) to the super reach effect. In the case of super reach γ or super reach β, a battle effect is started as a super reach effect. In the case of super reach α, an effect other than the battle effect is started as a super reach effect.

  In the battle effect, for example, a teammate character confronts an enemy character, and if the teammate character wins the confrontation, a jackpot is notified, and if the confrontation is defeated, a loss is notified. In the battle production, after the teammate character is defeated, before the movable body 32 descends from the production position and returns to the origin position, the decorative combination of the loss combination may be stopped and notified of the loss or the big hit (see FIG. 8-12).

  Further, after the teammate character is defeated, when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position and returns to the origin position before the losing combination decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the decorative combination ( When the decorative image is changed (completely reduced or completely destroyed), the ally character once defeated develops (transitions) into a resurrection effect (relief effect) that confronts the enemy character again. In some cases, a big hit is reported and a loss is reported (see FIG. 8-14).

  Further, after the teammate character is defeated, when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position and returns to the origin position before the losing combination decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the decorative combination ( The decorative pattern image) changes (half reduction or half destruction), but returns to the state before the change, and when the loss is notified without developing into a revival effect (see FIG. 8-13), After the defeat, when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position and returns to the origin position before the losing combination decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the losing combination decorative symbol (decorative graphic image) displayed temporarily stopped is displayed. There is a case in which a loss is notified without changing and without developing to a revival effect (see FIG. 8-12).

  In this way, there is a possibility that the revival effect may be executed by performing the operation control in which the movable body 32 descends from the effect position and returns to the origin position before the decorative pattern of the lost combination is stopped and displayed. Is suggested. That is, the downward movement of the movable body 32 is a suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the revival effect.

  FIG. 8-5 (A) shows a plurality of types of reach effect patterns 1 to 9 corresponding to the battle effect. The reach effect pattern 1 is a reach effect pattern in which the revival effect is not executed because the movable body 32 does not descend after the battle effect is defeated, and the decorative pattern of the lost combination does not change. The reach effect pattern 2 is a reach effect pattern in which the resurrection effect is not executed because the decorative pattern of the lost combination does not change when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position to the origin position after defeating the battle effect. In the reach production pattern 3, after the defeat in the battle production, when the movable body 32 descends from the production position to the origin position, the decorative combination of the lost combination is half destroyed but not completely destroyed (changed). It is a reach production pattern that is not executed. In the reach production pattern 4, when the movable body 32 descends from the production position to the origin position after defeating the battle production, the decorative pattern of the lost combination is reduced by half but is not completely reduced (changed). It is a reach production pattern that is not executed. In the reach effect pattern 5, after the battle effect is defeated, when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position to the origin position, the revival effect is executed by completely destroying (changing) the decorative pattern of the lost combination. This is a reach production pattern in which a loss is finally notified. In the reach effect pattern 6, after the defeat of the battle effect, when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position to the origin position, the revival effect is executed by completely reducing (changing) the decorative pattern of the lost combination. This is a reach production pattern in which a loss is finally notified. The reach effect pattern 7 is executed when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position to the origin position after the battle effect is defeated, and the revival effect is executed by completely destroying (changing) the decorative pattern of the lost combination, It is a reach production pattern in which the big hit is finally notified. The reach production pattern 8 is executed after the defeat of the battle production, and when the movable body 32 descends from the production position to the origin position, the decorative design of the lost combination is completely reduced (changed), It is a reach production pattern in which the big hit is finally notified. Since the reach effect pattern 9 wins the battle effect, the movable body 32 does not descend from the effect position to the origin position, the decorative pattern of the combination of the loses does not change, and the reach effect corresponding to the super reach γ where the resurrection effect is not executed. It is a pattern.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), after defeating the battle effect, the descending speed when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position to the origin position is in the case of reach effect patterns 2 to 6 (losing). And in the case of reach production patterns 7 and 8 (big hit), it is the common first speed (high speed). That is, even if the movable body 32 descends before the decorative pattern of the lost combination is stopped and displayed, and the execution of the revival effect is suggested, the operation mode of the movable body 32 is common. It is difficult to predict whether or not a big hit will occur due to the lowering operation mode of the movable body 32. On the other hand, in the case of reach production patterns 1 and 9, the second speed (low speed) is slower than the first speed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as in the case of the reach effect patterns 1 and 9, after the notification of the big hit or the loss is performed (for example, after the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed), the movable body 32 is set to the origin position. The case where the movable body 32 returns to the origin position before the notification of the big hit or the loss is performed (for example, before the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed) as in the reach production patterns 2 to 8 The speed is different. Further, in the case of the reach effect patterns 2 to 6 (losing) and the reach effect patterns 7 and 8 (big hit), the lowering speed of the movable body 32 is set to the same high speed (the lowering action mode is made common). Therefore, it is impossible to predict whether or not the big hit will be caused by the descending speed.

  Further, even in the case of the reach effect pattern 2 that does not change the decorative pattern aspect of the lost combination in conjunction with the descent of the movable body 32, the reach effect that changes the decorative pattern aspect of the lost combination in conjunction with the downward movement of the movable body 32. Even in the case of Patterns 3 to 8, the lowering speed of the movable body 32 is set to the same high speed (a common descent operation mode), so that it is impossible to predict whether or not the revival effect will be executed by the lowering speed. .

  In the case of the reach effect patterns 3, 5, and 7, the decorative pattern of the lost combination is displayed so as to be destroyed in conjunction with the lowering of the movable body 32. On the other hand, in the case of the reach effect patterns 4, 6, and 8, it is movable. In conjunction with the lowering of the body 32, display is performed so that the decorative combination of the lost combination is reduced. In other words, the CPU 120 for effect control can select any one of the reach effect patterns from among a plurality of types of reach effect patterns having different patterns of change in the decorative combination of the lost combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after defeating the battle effect, the background display image displayed in the display area 5E is displayed when the movable body 32 descends from the effect position to the origin position before notification of a big hit or loss is performed. However, if the background image for reach effect 009SG011 is switched to the special background image 009SG012, and then the revival effect is not executed, the revival effect is returned to the normal background image 009SG010 displayed before the super reach effect is executed. Is switched to the revival effect background image 009SG013, and after the revival effect ends, the image is switched to the normal background image 009SG010 or the big hit background image (not shown).

  In addition, when the read variation pattern designation command is a super reach γ or super reach β variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 uses the reach effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The reach effect pattern according to the variation pattern is determined from among the nine.

  FIG. 8-6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reach effect pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the reach effect pattern determination random number is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6, in the reach effect pattern determination table, for each of the reach effect patterns 1 to 9, in the case of super reach β loss, in case of super reach β big hit, in case of super reach γ big hit, Different determination values are assigned to each of them so as to have the number of determination values shown in FIG. Specifically, in the case of Super Reach β Loss, 30 determination values are assigned to the reach effect pattern 1, 25 determination values are assigned to the reach effect pattern 2, and 20 decision values are assigned, 15 decision values are assigned to the reach effect pattern 4, 7 decision values are assigned to the reach effect pattern 5, and 3 are assigned to the reach effect pattern 6. Judgment values are assigned. In addition, in the case of the super reach β big hit, 40 determination values are assigned to the reach effect pattern 7, and 60 determination values are assigned to the reach effect pattern 8. In addition, in the case of a super reach γ big hit, 100 determination values are assigned to the reach effect pattern 9.

  As described above, when the variation pattern is Super Reach β, the execution of the reach effect patterns 1 to 4 in which the revival effect is not executed at a higher rate than the reach effect patterns 5 and 6 in which the revival effect is executed is determined. In the case of a big hit, the execution of one of the reach effect patterns 7 and 8 in which the revival effect is executed is determined.

  In the case of a loss, the reach effect patterns 3 and 5 in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is destroyed in accordance with the lowering of the movable body 32, and the reach effect in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is reduced in accordance with the downward movement of the movable body 32. It is determined at a higher rate than patterns 4 and 6. Further, the reach effect pattern 3 in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is partially destroyed in accordance with the lowering of the movable body 32 is more than the reach effect pattern 5 in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is completely destroyed in accordance with the downward movement of the movable body 32. Determined at a high rate. Also, the reach effect pattern 4 in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is reduced by half as the movable body 32 is lowered is more than the reach effect pattern 6 in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is completely reduced in accordance with the downward movement of the movable body 32. Determined at a high rate.

  Therefore, the big hit reliability is a reach effect pattern in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is reduced according to the descent of the movable body 32 than the reach effect pattern in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is destroyed as the movable body 32 is lowered. The reach effect pattern in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is completely reduced as the movable body 32 descends is higher than the reach effect pattern in which the decorative pattern of the lost combination is reduced by half, and the decorative pattern of the lost combination is higher. The reach effect pattern in which the decorative pattern of the combination of loss is completely destroyed as the movable body 32 descends is higher than the reach effect pattern in which the half is destroyed.

  In other words, the jackpot reliability is set to increase in the order of reach production patterns 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, and the change mode of the decorative pattern of the lost combination (for example, half) Depending on the reduction, complete reduction, half destruction, complete reduction, etc., the ratio of big hits will differ.

  8-4, in 009SGS277, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach β or super reach γ, a reach effect pattern determining random number is extracted, and a reach effect pattern determining table shown in FIG. 8-6 is obtained. The reach effect pattern is determined to be one of reach effect patterns 1 to 9 (009SGS278), and the process table corresponding to any of the variation pattern and the determined reach effect patterns 1 to 9 is selected (009SGS279).

  After executing the process of 009SGS279 or 009SGS281, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (009SGS382).

  The process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound control for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling operations of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (image display as a production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (009SGS283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In addition, after executing 009SGS279 or 009SGS281, a notice effect determination process such as a level-up notice or a serif notice is executed. When execution is decided, the notice effect start waiting timer is set as a period until the notice effect start. It is also possible to set a period corresponding to the type of the notice effect.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (009SGS284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (009SGS285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the decorative pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (S172) (009SGS286).

  FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the variable display effect process (S172) in the effect control process. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer by 1 (009SGS301, 009SGS302, 009SGS303).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the rising start timing of the movable body 32, that is, whether or not it is the timing at which one of the reach effect patterns 1 to 9 is being executed and developed into a super reach effect. (009SGS304), when it is the rising start timing of the movable body 32, the lifting motor (not shown) is turned on to start the control to raise the movable body 32 from the origin position to the effect position (009SGS305).

  When it is not the rising start timing of the movable body 32 and after the processing of 009SGS305 is executed, it is determined whether it is the rising end timing of the movable body 32, that is, the movable body 32 is being lifted and the movable body 32 is in the effect position. Is reached (009SGS306), and if it is the rising end timing of the movable body 32, the lifting / lowering motor (not shown) is turned off and the movable body 32 is stopped at the effect position (009SGS307). ).

  If it is not the rising end timing of the movable body 32 and after executing the process of 009SGS307, it is determined whether it is the lowering start timing of the movable body 32, that is, one of the reach effect patterns 2 to 8 is being executed. (009SGS308), and when it is the lowering start timing of the movable body 32, the lifting motor (not shown) is turned on to execute the reach effect pattern 2 being executed. Control for lowering the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin position is started at a first speed (high speed) corresponding to 8 (009SGS309).

  If it is not the lowering start timing of the movable body 32 and after the processing of 009SGS309, whether or not it is the lowering end timing of the movable body 32, that is, the lowering control of the movable body 32 is being executed and the movable body 32 is at the origin position. Is reached (009SGS310), and if it is the lowering end timing of the movable body 32, the lifting motor (not shown) is turned off to stop the movable body 32 at the origin position (009SGS311). ).

  If it is not the descent end timing of the movable body 32 and after the processing of 009SGS311 is executed, the movable body is based on whether or not it is the decoration pattern change start timing, that is, the reach effect patterns 3 to 8 accompanied by the decoration pattern change. It is determined whether or not it is the timing to change the decorative symbol (009SGS312), and if it is the timing to start changing the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol of the combination that is temporarily stopped is displayed. Is started to be destroyed or reduced (009SGS313).

  If it is not the decorative pattern change start timing and after the processing of 009SGS313, whether or not it is the decorative pattern change end timing, that is, display control for changing the decorative pattern is being executed, It is determined whether or not it is a timing to end (009SGS314), and if it is a decorative symbol change end timing, the decorative symbol change is terminated in a manner corresponding to the reach effect patterns 3 to P8 (009SGS315). Specifically, in the case of reach production patterns 3 and 4, the decorative design is restored to its original form at the timing when the decorative design is half destroyed or reduced, and in the case of reach production patterns 5 to 8, the decorative design is complete. Erase decorative patterns at the time of destruction or complete reduction.

  When it is not the decorative pattern change end timing and after executing the process 009SGS315, whether or not it is the change start timing of the background image, that is, the lowering control of the movable body 32 is being executed based on the reach effect patterns 1 to 9 It is determined whether or not it is time to change the background image according to the descent of the movable body 32 (009SGS316). If it is time to start changing the background image, reach effect patterns 1 to 9 being executed are determined. The change display of the background image is started in a manner corresponding to (009SGS317).

  If it is not the change start timing of the background image and after executing the processing of 009SGS317, whether or not it is the change end timing of the background image, that is, the display control for changing the background image is being executed, and the display change of the background image (009SGS318), and if it is the background image change end timing, the background image change ends in a manner corresponding to the reach effect patterns 1 to 9 (009SGS319), and 009SGS320. Proceed to

  Specifically, in the case of the reach effect pattern 1, after the decorative design is stopped and displayed, the reach effect background image 009SG011 is switched to the normal background image. In the case of the reach effect pattern 9, after the decorative design is stopped and displayed, the reach effect background image 009SG011 is switched to the big hit background image (not shown). In the case of the reach effect patterns 2 to 4, the reach effect background image 009SG011 is gradually switched from the special effect image 009SG012 to the normal background image as the movable body 32 is lowered. In the case of the reach effect patterns 5 and 6, after the gradual switching from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the special background image 009SG012 as the movable body 32 descends, the display is switched to the revival effect background image 009SG013. The special background image 009SG012 is switched to the normal background image. In the case of the reach effect patterns 7 and 8, after gradually moving from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the special background image 009SG012 as the movable body 32 descends, the display is switched to the revival effect background image 009SG013, and the decorative design is stopped and displayed. The special background image 009SG012 is switched to the big hit background image.

  In 009SGS320, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (009SGS321). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (009SGS322). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next (009SGS323). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the rendering device (for rendering) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) The component is controlled (009SGS324).

  After executing the process of 009SGS323 or 009SGS324, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer has timed out (009SGS325). When the variable display control timer has timed out, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the next display screen for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols (the screen that should be displayed 30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (009SGS326). In this way, decorative pattern variation control is realized in the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. As such, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the variation of the decorative design. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the variable display control timer (009SGS327).

  When the variable display control timer has not timed out or after execution of the process of 009SGS327, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (009SGS328). If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S176) (009SGS330). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set, the value of the effect control process flag is set according to the waiting process per special figure (S176). (009SGS329). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, it will shift to control to stop fluctuation when it receives a symbol confirmation designation command.For example, a fluctuation pattern designation command showing a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards Even when the normal variation time has elapsed (when the special symbol variation ends), the decoration symbol variation can be terminated.

(Example of directing operations for battle production)
Next, an example of a production operation for super reach production will be described based on FIGS. 8-8 to 8-14. 8A is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 1, FIG. 8B is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 9, and FIG. 8C is a reach effect pattern 2; It is a timing chart which shows the example of production operation based on. 8A is a timing chart illustrating an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect patterns 3 and 4, FIG. 8B is a timing chart illustrating an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect patterns 5 and 6, and FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing an example of an effect operation based on reach effect patterns 7 and 8; FIGS. 8-10 is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement until (A)-(F) develops into the super reach production based on the reach production patterns 1-9. FIGS. 8A to 11D are diagrams illustrating an example of an effect operation at the end of the super reach effect based on the reach effect pattern 1, and FIGS. 8E and 11F are super reach based on the reach effect pattern 9. FIGS. It is a figure showing an example of the production operation at the end of the production. FIGS. 8A to 8F are diagrams illustrating an example of an effect operation at the end of the super reach effect based on the reach effect pattern 2. FIGS. 8A to 13F are diagrams illustrating an example of the effect operation at the end of the super reach effect based on the reach effect patterns 3 and 4. FIGS. 8-14 is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of the end of the super reach production based on the reach production patterns 5-8 of (A)-(F).

  First, based on the timing chart of FIG. 8-8 (A), an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-10 and FIGS. 8-11 (A) to (D).

  When the variable display based on the process table corresponding to the reach production pattern 1 is started (see FIG. 8-10 (A)), the production control CPU 120 has a timing Ta2 at which a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing Ta1 at which the variable display was started. The normal reach production is started (see FIG. 8-10 (B)). After a temporary combination display of a decorative pattern of a lost combination (hereinafter referred to as a decorative graphic image 009SG020) at a timing Ta3 when a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the normal reach production (see FIG. 8-10 (C)), from the timing Ta3 At a timing Ta4 when a predetermined period has elapsed, the movable body 32 is moved upward from the origin position (see FIG. 8-10 (D)).

  When the movable body 32 reaches the effect position, the variable display of the decorative design is resumed in the area below the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, and the background image is used for the reach effect from the normal background image 009SG010. The background image 009SG011 is switched to, and the character image 009SG015 is displayed on the display area 5E corresponding to the window portion 32B, and the fact that the speaker 8L, 8R has been developed into a super reach effect by voice or the like. Notify (see FIG. 8-10 (E)). And a battle production is started (refer to FIG. 8-10 (F)).

  Next, in the area below the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the battle effect, the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations is temporarily stopped and displayed. By displaying the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” displayed in the portion corresponding to the window 32B in 5E, the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character as a result of the confrontation, and defeated in the confrontation (See FIG. 8-11 (A)).

  Then, the decorative combination decorative pattern image 009SG020 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and at the timing Ta6 when the predetermined period has elapsed without lowering the movable body 32, the final fixed decorative decorative pattern image 009SG020 is stopped and displayed (FIG. 8- 11 (B)), the background image is switched from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the normal background image 009SG010, and it is confirmed that the variable display result is lost.

  The production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable body 32 is located at the origin position when starting the variable display. If the time-shortening control is not being executed, the movable body 32 returns to the origin position. If not, since the process of returning the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin position (the process of 009SGS276A to 009SGS276C in FIG. 8-4) is executed, it is determined that the variable display result is lost. After the notification, the movable body 32 is returned from the effect position to the origin position when the next variable display is started (see FIGS. 8-11 (C) and (D)).

  In addition, when the movable body notice for operating the movable body 32 can be executed as the advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 returns the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin position when the variable display is started as described above. Sometimes, it is preferable to prohibit execution of the movable body notice.

  Further, when the demonstration screen effect is executed based on the fact that the predetermined time has elapsed without starting the next variable display, if the movable body 32 has not returned to the origin position, the movable body 32 is moved from the effect position to the origin position. You may make it perform control to return.

  Next, based on the timing chart of FIG. 8-8 (B), an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-11 (E) to (F). Note that the production contents from the timing Ta1 at which the variable display is started to the timing Ta4 at which the battle production is started are common to all the reach production patterns 1 to 9, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  In the case of the reach effect pattern 9, at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach effect, the big win combination decoration pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the area corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E. By displaying a reach effect background image 009SG011 including a character image 009SG015 indicating “!”, It is notified that the teammate character has defeated the enemy character and won the confrontation as a result of the confrontation (FIG. 8-11 (E) reference).

  The jackpot combination decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and at a timing Ta6 when the predetermined period has elapsed without lowering the movable body 32, the big hit combination confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 8-11 (F )), The background image is switched from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the big hit background image, and the fact that the variable display result is the big hit is confirmed and notified. In this case, since it is controlled (shifted) to the big hit gaming state, the movable body 32 is maintained at the production position without being lowered, and after the short hit gaming state is finished, the movable body 32 is moved to the original position. Return to.

  Next, based on the timing chart of FIG. 8-8 (C), an example of the effect operation based on the reach effect pattern 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-12 (A) to (F). Note that the production contents from the timing Ta1 at which the variable display is started to the timing Ta4 at which the battle production is started are common to all the reach production patterns 1 to 9, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  In the case of the reach effect pattern 2, at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach effect, the decorative combination decorative pattern image 009SG020 is temporarily stopped and displayed on the portion corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E. By displaying the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the displayed character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat”, the fact that the teammate character has been defeated by the enemy character and defeated as a result of the confrontation is notified (FIG. 8— 12 (A)).

  The timing of displaying the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating the “defeat” displayed in the area corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E while temporarily displaying the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the combination of loses. At a timing Tb1 when a predetermined period has elapsed from Ta5, control for lowering the movable body 32 at the first speed (high speed) is started, while a background image is represented as a reach effect background image 009SG011 according to the lowering operation of the movable body 32. Control to switch to the special background image 009SG012.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (B) and (C), the movable body 32 moves in the display area 5E in conjunction with moving (moving) downward from the effect position to the origin position. While the reach effect background image 009SG011 displayed in the lower area from the lower part of the body 32 is gradually reduced downward, the special background image 009SG012 is displayed in the upper area from the upper part of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E. Control is performed to gradually enlarge and display the image downward, and in the area corresponding to the window portion 32B, a display to gradually erase the decorative symbol image 009SG020 is performed. Note that a decorative symbol image 009SG020 is displayed in a portion corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E.

  Note that the special background image 009SG012 is a different background image from the normal background image 009SG010, the reach effect background image 009SG011, the big hit background image (not shown), and the background image is changed from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the normal background image 009SG011. The image is used when switching to the background image 009SG010 or the big hit background image (not shown).

  Then, at a timing Tb2 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Tb1, the movable body 32 returns to the origin position, and the background image is switched to the normal background image 009SG010 (see FIG. 8-12 (D)). Next, in the upper part of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, the special background image 009SG012 is gradually reduced from the right side to the left side, and the normal background image 009SG010 is gradually enlarged from the right side to the left side (FIG. 8). -12 (E) reference). After that, at the timing Ta6 when a predetermined period has elapsed after the decorative combination decorative pattern image 009SG020 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the final fixed decorative decorative pattern image 009SG020 is stopped and displayed, and it is confirmed that the variable display result has been lost. (Refer to FIG. 8-12 (F)).

  Next, based on the timing chart of FIG. 8-9 (A), an example of the effect operation based on the reach effect patterns 3 and 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-13 (A) to (F). Note that the production contents from the timing Ta1 at which the variable display is started to the timing Ta4 at which the battle production is started are common to all the reach production patterns 1 to 9, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  In the case of the reach effect patterns 3 and 4, at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach effect, the decorative pattern image 009SG020 that is a combination of lost is temporarily stopped and corresponds to the window portion 32B in the display area 5E. The reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” displayed in the area is displayed, for example, to notify that the teammate character was defeated by the enemy character and defeated as a result of the confrontation (FIG. 8-13 (A)).

  Then, the decorative pattern of the lost combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” is displayed in the area corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E for a predetermined period. At the timing Tb1 at which elapses, control for lowering the movable body 32 at the first speed (high speed) is started, while the background image is changed from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the special background image according to the lowering operation of the movable body 32. Control to switch to 009SG012 is started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (B), (B ′), and (C), the display is performed in conjunction with the movement (operation) of the movable body 32 downward from the effect position to the origin position. While the reach effect background image 009SG011 displayed in the area below the movable body 32 in the area 5E is gradually reduced downward, the special image is displayed in the area above the movable body 32 in the display area 5E. Control is performed to enlarge and display the background image 009SG012 gradually downward.

  Further, in the lower part of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, after the lower part of the movable body 32 reaches the position corresponding to the upper part of the decorative design image 009SG020, The display which changes the aspect of the decorative design image 009SG020 is performed.

  Specifically, in the case of the reach effect pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), the decorative design image 009SG020 appears to be crushed by the movable body 32 as the movable body 32 descends. While the display is contracted downward, in the case of the reach effect pattern 3, the decorative design image 009SG020 is destroyed by the movable body 32 as the movable body 32 descends as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B ′). The display is contracted downward so that it can be seen.

  Next, at the timing when the vertical dimension of the decorative design is reduced or destroyed to about half of the vertical dimension before the change by the movable body 32, the decorative design that has been half-reduced or half-destroyed is restored to the state before the deformation (FIG. 8-13 (C)). The appearance of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 returning in this way is displayed at the portion corresponding to the window 32B.

  At timing Tb2 when a predetermined period has elapsed from timing Tb1, the movable body 32 returns to the origin position, erases the decorative design image 009SG020, and switches the background image to the special background image 009SG012 (FIG. 8-13 (D) reference). Next, in the upper part of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, the special background image 009SG012 is gradually reduced from the right side to the left side, and the normal background image 009SG010 is gradually enlarged from the right side to the left side (FIG. 8). -13 (E)). Thereafter, the decorative combination decorative pattern image 009SG020 is temporarily stopped and displayed, and at the timing Ta6 when a predetermined period has elapsed after the movable body 32 returns to the origin position, the final fixed decorative decorative pattern image 009SG020 is displayed. (Refer to FIG. 8-13 (F)), it is notified that the variable display result has been lost.

  Next, based on the timing charts of FIGS. 8-9 (B) and (C), an example of an effect operation based on the reach effect patterns 5 to 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14 (A) to (F). . Note that the production contents from the timing Ta1 at which the variable display is started to the timing Ta4 at which the battle production is started are common to all the reach production patterns 1 to 9, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  In the case of the reach effect patterns 5 to 8, at the timing Ta5 when a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach effect, the decorative pattern of the lost combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the area corresponding to the window portion 32B in the display area 5E. By displaying the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the displayed character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat”, the fact that the teammate character has been defeated by the enemy character and defeated as a result of the confrontation is notified (FIG. 8— 14 (A)).

  From the timing Ta5 when the decorative pattern of the lost combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” displayed in the area corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E is displayed. At the timing Tb1 when the predetermined period has elapsed, control for lowering the movable body 32 at the first speed (high speed) is started, while the background image is specially displayed from the reach effect background image 009SG011 according to the lowering operation of the movable body 32. Control to switch to the background image 009SG012 is started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (B), (B ′), and (C), the display is performed in conjunction with the movement (operation) of the movable body 32 downward from the effect position to the origin position. While the reach effect background image 009SG011 displayed in the area below the movable body 32 in the area 5E is gradually reduced downward, the special image is displayed in the area above the movable body 32 in the display area 5E. Control is performed to enlarge and display the background image 009SG012 gradually downward.

  Further, in the lower part of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, when the lower part of the movable body 32 reaches the position corresponding to the upper part of the decorative design image 009SG020, The display which changes the aspect of the decorative design image 009SG020 is performed.

  Specifically, in the case of reach production patterns 6 and 8, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), the decorative design image 009SG020 appears to be crushed by the movable body 32 as the movable body 32 descends. In the case of the reach effect patterns 5 and 7, the decorative pattern is displayed by the movable body 32 in accordance with the lowering of the movable body 32 as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B ′). Display is performed such that the image 009SG020 is shrunk downward so that the image 009SG020 appears to be destroyed.

  Then, at the timing when the decorative symbol image 009SG020 is completely reduced or completely destroyed by the movable body 32, the decorative symbol image 009SG020 is deleted (see FIG. 8-14 (C)), and the timing Tb2 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Tb1. , The movable body 32 returns to the origin position, the background image is switched to the special background image 009SG012, and further switched to the restoration effect background image 009SG013 (see FIG. 8-14 (D)), and the restoration effect is started. .

  Next, in the upper part of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, the special background image 009SG012 is gradually reduced from the right side to the left side, and the normal background image 009SG010 is gradually enlarged from the right side to the left side (FIG. 8). -14 (E)). After that, in the case of the reach effect patterns 7 and 8, the definite decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the jackpot combination is temporarily stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-14 (E)) and displayed in the area corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E. At the timing T6 when the character image 009SG015 indicating "Victory!" Is displayed, the variable display result is confirmed to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the case of the reach effect patterns 5 and 6, the confirmed decorative design image 009SG020 of the lost combination. Is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 8-14 (F)), and the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” displayed in the area corresponding to the window 32B in the display area 5E is displayed at timing T6, and the variable display result is lost. Confirm that it has become.

As described above, the present invention includes the first invention described below. In other words, in a conventional gaming machine equipped with an operable movable body, for example, as described in JP 2013-42762 A, the movable body positioned at the initial position passes through the display area of the display means. In addition to moving to the standby position, the stage is advanced from the standby position to the front of the display area to execute the effect, and then returned to the initial position. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, after the movable body is advanced from the standby position to the front of the display area and the presentation is performed, the movable body is simply returned to the initial position, so that the effect of the movable body is not effective. There was a problem that it was enough. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of the moving body, the gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probable variation state, a short time state, etc.),
Display means capable of variable display (for example, the image display device 5);
A movable body (for example, a movable body 32) movable between a first position (for example, an origin position) and a second position (for example, an effect position) different from the first position;
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a reach effect as an suggestion effect such as normal reach or super reach) capable of executing an suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. ,
With
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
In the suggestion effect, the movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, and the variable display is temporarily stopped in a non-advantageous temporary stop mode that suggests that the variable display temporary stop mode is not controlled to the advantageous state. Based on the above, it is possible to move the movable body from the second position to the first position (for example, the timing Ta3 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the production control CPU 120 started the normal reach production. After the temporary combination display of the decorative image 009SG020 of the lost combination (see FIG. 8-10 (C)), the movable body 32 is moved upward from the origin position at the timing Ta4 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Ta3. (Refer to FIG. 8-10 (D)), a predetermined period from the timing Ta5 at which the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of losing is temporarily displayed. In the timing Tb1 but has elapsed, section starts control for lowering the movable member 32 at a first speed (high speed).),
When the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position, it is possible to change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode to a different mode (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is shown in FIG. B) As shown in (B ′) and (C), a portion that performs display for changing the mode of the decorative pattern in conjunction with the movement (operation) of the movable body 32 from the effect position downward to the origin position. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position, the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations is changed to a different mode (for example, a contracted mode or a destroyed mode) and controlled to the big hit gaming state. Interest can be improved.

  Specifically, after the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the lost combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, the loss is determined by the movable body 32 returning to the origin position. When the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position, the lost combination decoration is displayed. Since the symbol image 009SG020 may change to a different mode, attention can be paid to the change of the mode of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the movable body 32 and the lost combination.

  Note that the variable display temporary stop mode is a state in which the decorative display variable display is not completely stopped and displayed, such as, for example, a decorative combination of a combination of temporary display that is temporarily stopped (for example, the design is shaken or deformed). Or the like). In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed until the variable symbol special display is stopped and displayed, all are temporarily stopped.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a special effect based on changing the non-advantageous temporary stop mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the movable body 32 to completely reduce or completely destroy the decorative symbol. At this time, the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the combination of losing is deleted (see FIG. 8-14 (C)), and at a timing Tb2 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Tb1, the movable body 32 returns to the origin position and the background image Is switched to the special background image 009SG012, and is further switched to the background image for restoration effect 009SG013 (see FIG. 8-14 (D)), and the portion for starting the restoration effect.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to a change in the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of loses. More specifically, it can be expected that the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of changes will change and develop into a revival effect.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The suggestion effect execution means has an operation mode different from an operation mode when moving the movable body from the second position to the first position when controlling to the advantageous state and not controlling to the advantageous state. The movable body is moved from the second position to the first position (for example, when the production control CPU 120 is a reach production pattern 1 (losing), the movable body is moved at a second speed (low speed) slower than the first speed. In the case of the reach effect patterns 7 and 8, the movable body 32 is lowered from the effect position to the origin position at the first speed (high speed) faster than the second speed. Such.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to the operation mode of the movable body 32.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When moving the movable body from the second position to the first position, the first effect (for example, the effect based on the reach effect pattern 2) that does not change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode and the non-advantageous temporary stop mode. One of the second effects to be changed (for example, effects based on reach effect patterns 3 to 8) can be executed,
When the first effect is executed and when the second effect is executed, the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position in a common operation mode (for example, when the movable body 32 is lowered). Even in the case of the reach effect pattern 2 that does not change the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 in combination with the lost combination, the reach effect patterns 3 to 8 that change the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 in combination with the downward movement of the movable body 32. Even in this case, the lowering speed of the movable body 32 is set to the same high speed (the moving action mode is made common), so that it is impossible to predict whether or not the revival effect will be executed by the lowering speed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be expected to change the aspect of the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the lost combination even when the aspect of the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the lost combination is not changed.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 4,
The suggestion effect execution means can change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode to a different mode in conjunction with the movement of the movable body (for example, the CPU for effect control 120 moves the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin. (The part which performs the display which changes the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations in conjunction with moving (operating) downward toward the position.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the mode of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations changes in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32, so that the player can easily recognize the change timing of the mode of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of losses.

  Specifically, in the middle of moving the movable body 32 from the production position to the origin position, the movable body 32 acts on the decorative symbol image 009SG020 with the lost combination at a timing when the movable body 32 approaches the decorative symbol image 009SG020 with the lost combination. By making the image appear to be reduced or destroyed, the mode of the decorative image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations is changed in conjunction with (interlocked with) the operation of the movable body 32, so that the operation of the movable body 32 can be noted. .

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
It is possible to change the non-advantageous temporary stop mode in any one of a plurality of types of change modes (for example, when the production control CPU 120 is a super reach production pattern 3, 5, 7 In the case of the super reach production patterns 4, 6, and 8, the decorative pattern image of the lost combination is displayed in conjunction with the lowering of the movable body 32. The part displayed so that 009SG020 is reduced.),
Depending on the change mode of the non-advantageous temporary stop mode, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, the jackpot reliability in the order of reach production patterns 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Is set to be high, and the proportion of the big hit differs according to the change pattern of the decorative pattern of the combination of the lost (for example, half reduction, full reduction, half destruction, full reduction, etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be focused on the change mode of the non-advantageous temporary stop mode.

The embodiment includes the second invention described below. In other words, in a conventional gaming machine equipped with an operable movable body, for example, as described in JP 2013-42762 A, the movable body positioned at the initial position passes through the display area of the display means. In addition to moving to the standby position, the stage is advanced from the standby position to the front of the display area to execute the effect, and then returned to the initial position. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, after the movable body is advanced from the standby position to the front of the display area and the presentation is performed, the movable body is simply returned to the initial position, so that the effect of the movable body is not effective. There was a problem that it was enough. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can enhance the effect of the moving body, the gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probable variation state, a short time state, etc.),
Display means capable of variable display (for example, the image display device 5);
A movable body (for example, a movable body 32) movable between a first position (for example, an origin position) and a second position (for example, an effect position) different from the first position;
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute a reach effect as an suggestion effect such as normal reach or super reach) capable of executing an suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. ,
With
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
In the suggestion effect, the movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, and the background is displayed in a non-advantageous background display mode that suggests that the variable display background display mode is not controlled to the advantageous state. Based on this, it is possible to move the movable body from the second position to the first position (for example, at the timing Ta3 at which a predetermined period has elapsed since the production control CPU 120 started the normal reach production) After temporarily displaying the decorative image 009SG020 (see FIG. 8-10 (C)), the movable body 32 is moved upward from the origin position at a timing Ta4 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Ta3 (see FIG. 8C). 8-10 (D)), the decorative combination decorative image 009SG020 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the display area 5E. The movable body 32 is moved to the first speed (high speed) at a timing Tb1 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Ta5 at which the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” displayed in the area corresponding to the part 32B is displayed. The part to start the control to lower by.),
When the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position, the non-advantageous background display mode can be changed to a different mode (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is shown in FIG. B) As shown in (B ′) and (C), the mode of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations is changed in conjunction with the movement (movement) of the movable body 32 downward from the production position to the origin position. In addition, a part for switching the background image from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the special background image 009SG012.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position, the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” is changed to a different mode (for example, the special background image 009SG012) and the big hit Since it can be expected to be controlled in the gaming state, interest is improved.

  More specifically, after the decorative combination decorative image 009SG020 is temporarily displayed, the loss of the movable body 32 is determined by returning the movable body 32 to the origin position. When the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position, “defeat” is displayed. Since the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 shown may change to the special background image 009SG012, attention can be paid to the change of the movable body 32 and the reach effect background image 009SG011.

  The background display image is a background image that is displayed as a variable display background such as a symbol as identification information, and indicates an image other than a decorative symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position, the reach background image 009SG011 changes to the special background image 009SG012, and then the normal background image 009SG010, the restoration effect background image 009SG013, and the big hit By changing to one of the background images for illustration (not shown), at the timing when the movable body 32 descends and passes through the decorative symbol image 009SG020, the display area 5E is usually placed on the upper portion of the movable body 32. By displaying any one of the background image 009SG010, the revival effect background image 009SG013, and the big hit background image (not shown), the player can recognize the display result before the movable body 32 returns to the origin position. Can be avoided.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The suggestion effect execution means changes the non-favorable background display mode to a predetermined background display mode before executing the suggestion effect when the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position in the suggestion effect. (For example, the production control CPU 120 returns the movable body 32 to the origin position at the timing Tb2, erases the decorative design image 009SG020, and switches the background image to the special background image 009SG012 (FIGS. 8-13 (FIG. 8-13)). D) Next, in the upper part of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E, the special background image 009SG012 is gradually reduced from the right side to the left side, and the normal background image 009SG010 is gradually enlarged from the right side to the left side. The part to be displayed (see FIG. 8-13 (E)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when returning to the original normal background image 009SG010, it is possible to expect the reach effect background image 009SG011 to change in accordance with the movement of the movable body 32 to the origin position.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The suggestion effect execution means changes the non-favorable background display mode to a different mode in conjunction with the movement of the movable body when moving the movable body from the second position to the first position in the suggestion stage. (For example, the production control CPU 120 starts control to lower the movable body 32 at the first speed (high speed) at the timing Tb1, while the background image is used for reach production according to the lowering operation of the movable body 32. A part for starting control to switch from the background image 009SG011 to the special background image 009SG012 (see FIG. 8-14).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” is changed in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32, the reach effect background including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat” is changed. It becomes easier for the player to recognize the change timing of the image 009SG011.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a special effect based on changing the non-advantageous background display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is movable at a timing Tb2 when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing Tb1. The body 32 returns to the origin position, and after the background image is switched to the special background image 009SG012, it is further switched to the background image 009SG013 for restoration effect (see FIG. 8-14 (D)), and the restoration effect is started.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change in the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 indicating “defeat”.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position in the suggestion effect, a first effect (for example, changing the non-advantageous background display mode to a predetermined background display mode before executing the suggestion effect) , An effect based on reach effect pattern 2), and a second effect (for example, an effect based on reach effect patterns 3 to 8) for changing the non-advantageous background display mode to a specific background display mode different from the predetermined background display mode. Is feasible, and
When the second effect is executed, the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher than when the first effect is executed (for example, reach effect patterns 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 , 2 and 1 are set so that the big hit reliability becomes higher, and the big hit according to the change mode (for example, half reduction, full reduction, half destruction, full reduction, etc.) of the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the combination of lost The ratio that becomes different.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for changing to the special background image 009SG012 or the reversion effect background image 009SG013.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
Any one of a plurality of types of suggestion effects can be executed, and the movable body can be moved from the second position to the first position in any one of a plurality of types of operation modes. Is possible,
The execution ratio of each of the plurality of types of operation modes is different depending on which of the plurality of types of suggestion effects is executed.
For example, if the reach effect patterns 1 to 9 can be executed, the rate at which the movable body 32 descends at high speed or low speed varies depending on which of the reach effect patterns 1 to 9 is executed. Good. For example, when executing any one of the reach effect patterns 3, 5, and 7 in which the decorative symbols are destroyed, the reach effect patterns 4, 6, and 7 in which the movable object 32 is lowered at a high rate at a low speed to reduce the decorative symbols. When any one of 8 is executed, the movable body 32 can be lowered at a high rate at a high rate. According to this feature, since the production can be diversified, the interest is improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot gaming state is applied as an advantageous state advantageous to the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming states such as a probability variation state and a short-time state. It may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the movable body 32 illustrated the form which can move between the origin position corresponding to the lower part of the display area 5E of the image display apparatus 5, and the production | presentation position corresponding to the upper part, this invention is shown. Is not limited to this, and when moving between the first position and the second position, as long as at least a portion can move across at least a part of the display area 5E, the first position And the second position can be set at arbitrary positions. For example, the first position on the left side of the display area 5E may be movable between the first position below the display area 5E and the second position above. It may be movable between the position and the second position on the right. Furthermore, the movable body 32 whose one end is pivotally supported in the vicinity of the corner of the display area 5E can swing between a first position along one side of the display area 5E and a second position along the other side adjacent to the one side. It may be said.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the window part 32B of the movable body 32 illustrated the form closed with the transparent plate, this invention is not limited to this, The light-guide plate apparatus in which production display is possible, It may be a liquid crystal display device or the like.

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the reach effect such as the normal reach or the super reach is applied as the suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this, Other effects such as a pseudo-continuous effect in which a decorative symbol is displayed in a variably displayed after being temporarily stopped are also applicable.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the middle of moving the movable body 32 from a production | presentation position to an origin position, the movable body 32 is a decoration pattern of a losing combination at the timing which this movable body 32 approaches the decoration pattern image 009SG020 of a losing combination. Although the form which acted on the image 009SG020 to make it appear to be reduced or destroyed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative pattern of the combination of loss is linked to the operation of the movable body 32. The mode of the image 009SG020 may not be changed. For example, at the timing when the movable body 32 starts to move to the origin position, when it ends, when it does not act on the decorative symbol image 009SG020 during the movement, etc. , So that the aspect of the decorative image 009SG020 of the combination of changes It may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the form made into the decorative design image 009SG020 of the reach lose combination was illustrated as a non-advantage temporary stop mode which suggests that it is not controlled to an advantageous state, this invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a decorative combination of lost combinations, it is not limited to a decorative pattern of reach lose combinations. In addition, the decorative symbols of the lost combination are not only temporarily stopped and displayed, but the special symbols of the lost combination may be temporarily stopped or identification information other than the symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed. There may be. Furthermore, an image showing a variable display result indicating a loss without using a symbol (for example, an image showing variably displaying ◯ and x and indicating x) may be temporarily stopped.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an example of a change in the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of combinations is reduced and destroyed is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other than that, Also included are those in which the shape changes (deforms), such as the design image melts, scrapes, expands, ruptures or changes to a different number. Also included are those in which the color, brightness (brightness), and saturation of the decorative pattern change, or the color becomes lighter or darker.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the case where the aspect of the decorative image 009SG020 of the combination of loss is completely reduced or completely destroyed, the final variable display result may be a big hit or loss, but the present invention has been illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of lost patterns is completely reduced or completely destroyed, it may be a big hit. It may be made to become. In addition, the aspect of the decorative symbol image 009SG020 of the combination of loses may be changed to a chance symbol, a pseudo-continuous symbol, or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, after temporarily displaying the lost combination decorative pattern image 009SG020 in the super reach effect, the mode of the lost combined decorative pattern image 009SG020 is changed when the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case of normal reach production, the combination pattern is displayed when the decorative pattern image 009SG020 of the combination is temporarily stopped and the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position. The decoration pattern image 009SG020 may be changed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, after temporarily displaying the lost combination decorative pattern image 009SG020 in the super reach effect, the aspect of the lost combined decorative pattern image 009SG020 changes when the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable body 32 is moved to the origin position, the mode of the decorative image 009SG020 of the combination of losing positions is not limited to this. It may be possible to shift to a strong super reach production as a special production by changing.

  In the embodiment, in the case of the reach effect pattern 1 (losing), the movable body 32 is lowered from the effect position to the origin position at the second speed (low speed) slower than the first speed, whereas the reach effect is achieved. In the case of the patterns 7 and 8, the mode in which the movable body 32 is lowered from the production position to the origin position at the first speed (high speed) faster than the second speed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a big hit, it may be lowered at the first speed (high speed) at a higher rate than in the case of a loss. In this case, attention can be paid to the descending speed of the movable body 32.

  In the above embodiment, in the case of the reach effect pattern 1 (losing), the movable body 32 is moved from the effect position to the origin position based on the start of the next variable display. The movable body 32 may be moved from the effect position to the origin position in the variable display.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the descending speed of the movable body 32 based on the reach production patterns 1 and 9 and the descending speed of the movable body 32 based on the other reach production patterns 2-8 were illustrated, Is not limited to this, and the lowering speed when returning the movable body 32 to the origin position is different from the lowering speed when the movable body 32 is freely dropped at a predetermined timing during the reach effect. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the movable body 32 illustrated the form which descend | falls in either 1st speed (high speed) or 2nd speed (low speed) according to the reach production pattern, this invention is limited to this. Instead of this, the movable body 32 may be lowered at any one of three or more types such as high speed, medium speed, and low speed according to the reach effect pattern. Also, a plurality of types of operation patterns may be set, such as pausing, vibrating, or meandering during the descent instead of the descent speed.

  In the embodiment described above, the background image is switched from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the special background image 009SG012 in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin position, and then the revival effect background image 009SG013. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, for example, as shown in Modification 1 of FIGS. 8-15. In addition, in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin position, the background image is switched from the reach effect background image 009SG011 to the special background image 009SG012, without being switched to the revival effect background image 009SG013. It may be switched to the background image 009SG010 or the big hit background image (not shown). There.

  In the embodiment, the background image is changed from the reach effect background image 009SG011, the special background image 009SG012, the resurrection effect background image 009SG013, the normal background in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 32 from the effect position to the origin position. The mode of changing the background display mode by switching to either the image 009SG010 or the jackpot background image (not shown) has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of switching to a different type of image like this, instead of switching the entire background image, the character of “defeat” is changed to “Resurrection!” Or some background images are changed, or only the background color is changed. Or things that change when a new character appears.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the form which applied the reach effect background image 009SG011 including the character image 009SG015 which shows "defeat" of a battle effect as a background image of the non-advantageous background display mode which suggests that it is not controlled to a big hit state However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a reach effect background image 009SG011 including a character image such as “losing” or “unfortunate”, or a fallen character image. The reach effect background image 009SG011 including an image showing a loss other than the characters may be used.

  In addition, in the case where it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended), the reach effect including the character image 009SG015 indicating the “defeat” of the battle effect When the background image 009SG011 is displayed and the movable body 32 is returned to the origin position, a special background image corresponding to the variable display (target variation) before execution is replaced with the background image corresponding to the variation display result. You may make it display.

  In the embodiment, when the movable body 32 is moved upward from the origin position at the timing Ta4 shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), the display area 5E is located below the movable body 32. The mode of restarting the variable display of decorative symbols in the area has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is performed when the movable body 32 is moved upward from the origin position at the timing Ta4. The decorative pattern may be variably displayed in an area other than the area below the movable body 32 in the area 5E (for example, a portion corresponding to the window 32B of the movable body 32 in the display area 5E).

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of loaned balls encapsulated inside and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted The present invention is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  In the above embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated.

  In the case of a slot machine, the game area of the present invention corresponds to, for example, a variable display area in which a variable display of symbols is executed by a variable display device such as a reel. In addition, the display device of the present invention corresponds to the above-described variable display device (for example, a reel or a liquid crystal display).

1 Pachinko machine 5 Image display device 120 CPU for effect control
009SG001L, R Guide means 009SG010 Normal background image 009SG011 Reach effect background image 009SG012 Special background image 009SG013 Revival effect background image 009SG015 Character image 009SG020 Decorative design image

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Display means capable of variable display;
A movable body movable between a first position and a second position different from the first position;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state;
With
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
In the suggestion effect, the movable body is moved from the first position to the second position, and the variable display is temporarily stopped in a non-advantageous temporary stop mode that suggests that the variable display temporary stop mode is not controlled to the advantageous state. Based on the above, it is possible to move the movable body from the second position to the first position,
The non-advantageous temporary stop mode can be changed to a different mode when the movable body is moved from the second position to the first position.

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