JP2019187957A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suitably perform notification regarding a predetermined operation.SOLUTION: Control can be made in an advantageous state (e.g., a big winning game state) on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition (e.g., derivation display of a big winning symbol). In addition, operation means (e.g., a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30) is provided, and a notification regarding a predetermined operation (e.g., a right-shooting operation) is executed. Further, it is possible to execute a first notification (e.g., right-shooting display 029IW003) and a second notification (e.g., second right-shooting display 029IW006) that is easier to recognize than the first notification. When an event that decreases recognizability of the first notification occurs (e.g., a prize ball number achievement performance accompanied by an operation of a movable body 029IW005) while executing the first notification, the second notification can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of big prize openings, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to perform notification regarding a predetermined operation. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that when a big hit game is started, display of a right-handed reduced display is started in a specific area of the effect display device. In addition, when the probability change promotion effect is executed during the big hit game, the display screen of the effect display device is covered with the movable member. It is described that the right-handed reduced display is continuously displayed in the area.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-080066 (paragraphs 0326, 0329, FIG. 40)

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has not been able to suitably perform notification regarding a predetermined operation.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing notification regarding a predetermined operation.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is an operating means (for example, a hit ball) in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) on the basis of establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol). An operation handle (operation knob) 30) and notification means (for example, steps 029IWS8312 and S2917 in the effect control CPU 120 are executed) for executing notification (for example, first right-handed display 029IW003, second right-handed display 029IW006) regarding a predetermined operation. The notification means executes a first notification (for example, a first right-handed display 029IW003) and a second notification (for example, a second right-handed display 029IW006) that is easier to recognize than the first notification. An event that reduces the recognizability of the first notification during the execution of the first notification (for example, as shown in FIG. 9D (D)) The second notification can be executed when the winning ball number achievement effect accompanying the motion of the moving object 029IW005 occurs (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 029IWS29IWS2908 to S2916 to execute step 029IWS2917. 9-4 (D) and FIG. 9-5 (E)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform notification regarding the predetermined operation.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter. A variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes is provided, and the variable device enters a game medium that moves along a predetermined path (for example, a right area of the game area) among movement paths through which the game medium can move. The notification means is provided so as to execute a notification (for example, a first right-handed display 029IW003, a second right-handed display 029IW006) regarding a game medium discharge operation to a predetermined route as a predetermined operation (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) May execute steps 029IWS8312 and S2917). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform notification regarding the operation of launching the game medium to the predetermined route.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the operation means includes an operation means for production (for example, a push button 31B), and an effect (for example, an operation means for production ( For example, effect execution means (for example, a button notice effect executed based on the operation of the push button 31B) (for example, in the first modification, the process table including the notice effect in the effect control CPU 120 is selected and variably displayed. The notification means includes a notification regarding the operation by the operation means for effects (for example, the first operation promotion display 029IW007 shown in FIG. 9-6 (A)). You may be comprised so that the 2nd operation promotion display 029IW010) shown to FIG. 9-6 (C) may be performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform notification regarding the operation by the operation means for production.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the grant condition is established (for example, winning a game ball to the big prize opening, the general prize opening 10, the first start winning opening, or the second starting winning opening) A granting means (for example, a payout control microcomputer mounted on a payout control board) for granting a game value (for example, a prize ball) based on the game, and a grant notification (for example, FIG. 9- 4 (D) includes a grant notification execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps 029IWS2908 to S2916 in the CPU 120 for effect control), and the grant notification execution means includes a movable member (for example, The movable body 029IW005) shown in FIG. 9-4 (D) is operated to give the application notification in such a manner that the display area where the first notification is displayed is covered by the movable member. (For example, the production control CPU 120 executes steps 029 IWS 2911 and S 2916), and the notification means can execute the second notification when the provision notification is executed as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification. (For example, the production control CPU 120 executes steps 029IWS29IWS2908 to S2916 to execute step 029IWS2917. See FIGS. 9-4 (D) and 9-5 (E)). . According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform notification regarding the predetermined operation while enhancing the effect.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification, The second notification can be executed (for example, in the second modification, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same process as in step 029 IWS 2917. See FIGS. 9-7 (B) to (D)). It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform notification regarding the predetermined operation.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the notice effect execution means (for example, in the third modification example) capable of performing the notice effect (for example, the round promotion notice effect shown in FIG. 9-8 (B)). The control unit 120 switches to process data including a round promotion notice effect in the effect control CPU 120 and executes the process of step 029 IWS 2903), and the notification means executes the notice effect as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification. In such a case, the second notification can be executed (for example, in the third modification, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same process as in step 029 IWS 2917. See FIGS. 9-8 (B) and (C)). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform notification regarding the predetermined operation while enhancing the effect.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, any one of set values (for example, any one of the set values 1 to 3) is selected from a plurality of types of set values having different degrees of advantage for the player. Specific notification means that can be set and can execute specific notification for explaining the game (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that performs right-handed instruction notification) is provided, and the specific notification means is in accordance with the set setting value. Specific notification can be executed by different execution modes (for example, right-handed instruction notification including setting suggestion (specific notification) can be executed by different execution modes at different execution ratios depending on set setting values) (See FIG. 8-4.) According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure in the characteristic part 112AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the right-handed instruction | indication notification process in the characteristic part 112AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the setting suggestion in the characteristic part 112AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the execution mode of the right-handed instruction | indication alert | report in characteristic part 112AK. It is a figure which shows the example operation | movement effect | action of the specific alert | report in characteristic part 112AK. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit effect process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of a right-handed display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of a right-handed display. 10 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a display mode of an operation promotion display in Modification Example 1. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a display mode of right-handed display in Modification 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of the right-handed display in the modification 3. FIG.

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. At 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 ball operating handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the normal game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the normal game based on the pass cannot be immediately executed). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period 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 (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and 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 decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding the feature 112AK)
Next, the feature part 112AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special chart waiting process executed by the feature unit 112AK. In the special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hitting start command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S600). The winning start designation command reception waiting time is set for a predetermined time in accordance with reception of a decorative symbol stop command in the variable display effect processing in step S182.

  In step S600, when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed (step S600; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). . If a big hit start designation command is received (step S601; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing (step S602).

  In step S602, a jackpot notification effect control pattern prepared in advance for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state is selected and set as a usage pattern (step S604). Thereafter, settings for starting control of the big hit notification operation are performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S605). Then, right-handed instruction notification processing for performing right-handed instruction notification is performed (step 112AKS001).

  In the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portion 112AK, a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided in the right game area on the right side for the player. Therefore, when the high opening control is performed together with the time-shortening control, if the game ball is launched toward the right game area, the game ball passes through (enters) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. )It's easy to do. In addition, since the time-saving control is performed, it is possible to quickly digest the special game and shorten the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Thus, in the time-short state in which the high-opening control is performed together with the time-shortening control, the optimal launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game area. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portion 112AK, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area. Therefore, when the big winning opening is changed between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) under the control of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the game ball is launched toward the right game area. For example, there is a possibility that a large number of prize balls may be obtained as prizes when game balls pass (enter) through the big prize opening. In this way, when the big prize opening changes between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the optimal launch position of the game ball in the game area (Launch target position) is the right game area. In step 112AKS001, processing is performed to notify the player that the optimal launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game area.

  FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a right-handed instruction notification process executed in step 112AKS001 in FIG. In the right-handed instruction notification process shown in FIG. 8B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform a setting suggestion effect (setting suggestion) that suggests a setting value in the right-handed instruction notification (step 112AKS002). Specifically, in the process of step 112AKS002, the presence / absence of setting suggestion is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8C, the ratio at which setting suggestions are executed in the order of big hit type A <big hit type B <big hit type C is high. In this embodiment, the big hit type A and the big hit type B are big hits with 16 rounds in the big hit game (16R big hits), and the big hit type C is a big hit with 4R rounds in the big hit game (4R big hits) ). That is, in the feature part 112AK, the ratio of the big hit type A and the big hit type B, which are advantageous to the player, compared to the big hit type C is lower in the rate of setting suggestion than the big hit type A and the big hit type B. The rate of execution of setting suggestion is higher in the jackpot type C having a lower advantage. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered even for the big hit type C big hit with low advantage, and the effect of production can be enhanced. Note that the number of rounds is not limited. For example, a non-probabilistic big hit has a higher rate of setting suggestion, such as a non-probable big hit, and a big hit with a lower advantage than one big win has a higher advantage. Setting suggestion should be made at a higher rate than jackpot. Furthermore, it is not limited to the big hit type. For example, when setting suggestion is performed during variable display, if the gaming state is the normal state, the setting suggestion is given at a higher rate than other than the normal state (probability change state or short time state). It only has to be done.

  Returning to FIG. 8B, after executing the process of step 112AKS002, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is determined to execute the setting suggestion in step 112AKS002, that is, whether or not there is a setting suggestion (step 112AKS003). ). When there is no setting suggestion, that is, when it is determined in step 112AKS002 that setting suggestion is not to be executed (step 112AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs normal mode right-handed instruction notification, that is, right-handed without setting suggestion. It is determined to perform the instruction notification (step 112AKS004). Here, the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode is performed by displaying the message “Right-handed right!” As in the right-handed command notification 112AK001 in the normal mode shown in FIG. 8-5.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 112AKS002 that the setting suggestion is to be executed, that is, if there is a setting suggestion (step 112AKS003; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines the execution mode of the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion (step 112AKS005). Specifically, in the process of step 112AKS005, based on the set value that has been set, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. It determines as an aspect. The right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion in this embodiment includes the right-handed instruction notification 112AK001 of the normal mode shown in FIG. 8-5 and the modes 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (C). The right-handed instruction notification 112AK002 of the aspect is included, and the right-handed instruction notification 112AK002 of the first to third aspects indicates the setting value. The right-handed instruction notification of aspect 1 in this embodiment suggests that the set value is “1”, and the right-handed instruction notification of aspect 2 suggests that the set value is “2”. The right handed instruction notification of 3 indicates that the set value is “3”. In addition to the setting value itself, for example, it is suggested that the setting value is not “1”, is a high setting value, is an even setting value, or is an odd setting value, May be suggested by each aspect. In the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion, the right-handed instruction notification 112AK001 in the normal mode shown in FIG. 8-5 is performed, and then the right-hand side of the modes 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (C). The strike instruction notification 112AK002 is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention on whether the right-handed instruction notification of the specific mode is performed after the right-handed instruction notification of the normal mode is performed, and to which mode of the right-handed command notification is performed You can attract the attention of players. In the feature part 112AK, the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode and the right-handed command notification in the specific mode are combined and referred to as specific notification for explaining the game. That is, in the characteristic portion 112AK, when the right-handed instruction notification in the specific mode is performed after the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode is performed, and after the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode is performed, There is a case where the hit instruction notification is not performed, and the specific notification can be noticed. FIG. 8-5 illustrates an example of the specific notification effect operation including the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode and the right-handed command notification in the specific mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the characteristic portion 112AK, the determination ratio is set so that the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion can be executed at different execution ratios depending on the set setting values. ing. Therefore, the specific notification of the execution mode that differs depending on the set value is executed at different execution ratios, so that the effect can be enhanced. It should be noted that specific notifications of different execution modes are executed at different execution rates, that is, executed only by different execution modes including the types, modes, and execution ratios of the specific notifications to be executed. There is. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the right-handed instruction notification of aspect 3 is determined only when the setting value is “3”. Therefore, when the right-handed instruction notification of aspect 3 is performed as the specific notification, it is determined that the setting value is “3”. On the other hand, the right-handed instruction notification in modes 1 and 2 is determined regardless of the set value. Therefore, the suggestion reliability differs between the case where the right-handed instruction notification of aspect 1 or aspect 2 is performed and the case where the right-handed instruction notification of aspect 3 is performed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the right-handed instruction notification in a mode with different suggestion reliability, and it is possible to enhance the effect. For example, as the number of fluctuations increases, a right-handed instruction notification with a higher degree of reliability can be executed, or a right-handed instruction notification with a higher degree of reliability at the end of business than at the start of the game hall. Depending on the situation, the reliability of the suggestion based on the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion may be different. In this case, for example, a table set separately from the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-4 (with a higher suggestion reliability and a determination ratio set) is provided, and the table to be selected is changed and specified according to the situation. What is necessary is just to determine the execution aspect of alerting | reporting. According to this, since the reliability of the suggestion varies depending on the situation, it is possible to enhance the production effect.

  Returning to FIG. 8B, after executing the processing of step 112AKS004 or step 112AKS005, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the right-handed instruction notification of the determined execution mode (step 112AKS006), and ends the right-handed instruction notification process. . In addition, when the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion is executed in step 112AKS006, the specific notification shown in FIG. 8-5 is executed. In addition to displaying images on the image display device 5, a right-handed instruction notification is performed by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operations of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. May be. Also, the right-handed instruction notification once performed is erased at the timing when the optimal launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is no longer in the right game area, for example, the timing when the short-time state ends. That's fine.

  Returning to FIG. 8A, after executing the process of step 112 AKS 001, the effect control CPU 120 ends the waiting process per special figure.

  If no big hit start designation command has been received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command has been received (step S608). If no small hit start designation command is received (step S608; No), the special figure waiting process is terminated and the process waits until the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses. When the small hit start designation command is received (step S608; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production processing (step S609). The hit waiting process is terminated. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S600 (step S600; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S613). The waiting process per special figure is terminated.

(Modification of feature 112AK)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the right-handed instruction notification 112AK001 in the normal mode displays the message “Please turn right!”, And the right-handed command notification 112AK002 in the specific mode is displayed. Although the example which displays the image of the arrow pointing right like the aspects 1-3 shown to FIGS. 8-5 (A)-(C) with the pattern according to the aspect was shown, this is an example. As a right-handed instruction notification including a setting suggestion, for example, a right-pointing instruction notification in a normal mode is displayed in addition to the message “Right-handed!” In addition to a right-pointing arrow image (the mode may be one mode) Setting suggestion may be performed by displaying a character image above the arrow. Specifically, the character A may be displayed in the case of the mode A, the character B may be displayed in the case of the mode B, and the character C may be displayed in the case of the mode C. In addition, for example, the right-handed instruction notification 112AK002 or the character may be different depending on the suggestion reliability. According to this, since the kind of setting suggestion differs according to the reliability, the range of effects is widened, and the effect can be enhanced.

  Moreover, although the example which includes a setting suggestion in the right handed instruction notification is shown in the above embodiment, this is an example. The setting suggestion only needs to be included in the effect that explains the game. For example, in the effect that explains to the player that a predetermined item or character is acquired and the mission is cleared, the right-handed instruction notification is performed. Setting suggestion may be performed by displaying a specific mode. Further, for example, when explaining the capture information (for example, which type of production has a high expectation degree of jackpot) to the player in the video played during the demonstration, the display of the specific mode is used. Setting suggestion may be performed by performing.

(Explanation of means related to the feature 112AK)
With respect to the above-described feature part 112AK, there is a conventional gaming machine that can change settings related to a game, for example, in JP 2010-200902A. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 describes that display control of an effect based on a set value is performed, and a process of displaying character images of giraffe, elephant, and lion is executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, the predetermined timing may be, for example, when the special symbol fluctuates, etc., but it may be regular (when there is a total fluctuation, every predetermined number of fluctuations, etc.) or irregularly (such as when winning a random lottery) It is described that it may be. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, in the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value that has been set, it is not always possible to enhance the effect. . Therefore, as a gaming machine of the means 1 according to the characteristic portion 112AK for providing a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of production,
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
One of setting values (for example, any one of setting values 1 to 3) can be set from a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player.
Specific notification means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control that performs right-handed instruction notification) capable of performing specific notification for explaining the game,
The specific notification means can execute the specific notification according to a different execution mode depending on a set value that is set (for example, a setting suggestion based on a different execution mode at a different execution rate depending on the set value that is set). Right-handed instruction notification (specific notification) including
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

As a gaming machine of the means 2 according to the characteristic part 112AK,
Can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
The advantageous state includes at least a first advantageous state (for example, 4R big hit of big hit type C) and a second advantageous state (for example, 16R big hit of big hit type A or B) more advantageous than the first advantageous state. ,
The specific notification means can execute the specific notification when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, the big hit type C having a lower advantage than the big hit type A or the big hit type B has a setting suggestion). Etc.)
The gaming machine of the means 1 according to the characteristic part 112AK characterized by the above may be used.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the first advantageous state with a low degree of advantage, and the production effect can be enhanced.

As a gaming machine of means 3 relating to the characteristic part 112AK,
The specific notification means performs the specific notification so that the effect is executed in a different execution mode according to the set value after executing a common effect (for example, right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode) regardless of the set value. Executable (for example, a right-handed instruction notification in a specific mode is performed after a right-handed command notification in a normal mode is performed)
The gaming machine of the means 1 or the means 2 according to the characteristic portion 112AK may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the specific notification is executed.

As a gaming machine of the means 4 related to the characteristic part 112AK,
The specific notification means is suggested as the specific notification more than the first specific notification (for example, the right-handed instruction notification in aspect 1 or 2) that suggests a set value that has been set, and the first specific notification. Second specific notification (for example, right-handed instruction notification of aspect 3) with high reliability of the set value can be executed,
The game machine may be any one of the means 1 to the means 3 according to the characteristic portion 112AK.
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

As a gaming machine of the means 5 related to the characteristic part 112AK,
The specific notification means can execute the specific notification in different execution modes depending on the situation (for example, execute a right-handed instruction notification with a higher reliability of suggestion near the end of business than at the start of business in a game hall) Is possible),
It may be a gaming machine of the means 4 according to the characteristic part 112AK characterized by the above.
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(Explanation regarding feature 029IW)
Next, the feature part 029IW will be described. Although FIG. 1 shows the case where the special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning opening is provided in the lower center of the game area, in this feature portion 029IW, the special variable winning ball device 7 is located on the right side of the gaming area. It is assumed that it is provided in the area. Therefore, in the feature unit 029IW, the player performs a right-handed operation aiming at the right side of the game area in order to win a game ball in the big winning opening during the big hit game.

  Further, in the feature unit 029IW, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), for example, in the switch process (step S21), the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning mouth). Then, when the detection signal from the count switch 23 is input, control is performed to transmit to the effect control CPU 120 a big prize opening prize designation command for designating that a winning at the big prize opening has been detected.

  Further, in the switch process (step S21), the CPU 103 receives a game ball in the general winning opening 10 and inputs a detection signal from a winning opening switch (not shown) provided in the general winning opening 10 to receive a general winning. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control CPU 120 a general winning mouth winning designation command for designating that a winning at the mouth 10 has been detected.

  Further, in the switch process (step S21), the CPU 103 receives the game ball in the winning ball device 6A (first start winning opening) and inputs a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A, the first starting winning opening. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control CPU 120 a first start prize opening prize designation command that designates that a prize has been detected. In addition, when the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) and the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B is input in the switch process (step S21), the CPU 103 receives the second starting winning prize. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control CPU 120 a second start prize opening prize designation command that designates that a prize for the mouth has been detected.

  Note that, for example, the CPU 103 is not limited to the processing method shown in this example, and the CPU 103, for example, the big hit release pre-processing (step S114), the big hit release open processing (step S115), and the big hit release post-processing (step S115). In step S116), it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input. If the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input, a prize winning designation command is sent to the effect control CPU 120. You may comprise so that control which transmits may be performed.

  Further, in this example, the CPU 103 can specify the number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of winning in the big winning opening, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening. Control is performed to transmit a payout control command to a payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the payout control board. Then, the payout control microcomputer drives a ball payout device (not shown) based on the received payout control command to perform payout of the winning ball.

(Command analysis processing)
FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 029 IWS 611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 029 IWS 612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 029 IWS 613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening prize designation command (step 029 IWS 614), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a prize ball number display is being displayed (step 029 IWS 615). In this example, during the big hit game, a prize ball number display for displaying the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game is displayed. In step 029 IWS 615, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the award ball number display is currently being displayed on the image display device 5.

  If the winning ball number display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 the value of the winning ball counter for counting the number of winning balls acquired during the big hit game (step 029 IWS 616). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to update the display of the prize ball number display on the image display device 5 in accordance with the value of the prize ball number counter after the addition (step 029 IWS 617).

  By executing the processing of steps 029 IWS 614 to S 617, in this example, the number of winning balls in the image display device 5 is displayed every time 14 gaming balls are won at the big winning opening during the big hit game and 14 winning balls are obtained. The display of is updated.

  If the received effect control command is a general winning award winning designation command (step 029 IWS 618), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a prize ball number display is being displayed (step 029 IWS 619). If the winning ball number display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 adds 10 to the value of the winning ball counter (step 029 IWS 620). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to update the display of the prize ball number display on the image display device 5 in accordance with the value of the prize ball number counter after the addition (step 029 IWS 621).

  If the received effect control command is the first start prize opening prize designation command or the second start prize opening prize designation command (step 029 IWS 622), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball number display is being displayed. Confirm (step 029 IWS 623). If the prize ball number display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 adds 3 to the value of the prize ball number counter (step 029 IWS 624). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to update the display of the prize ball number display on the image display device 5 in accordance with the value of the prize ball number counter after the addition (step 029 IWS 625).

  By executing the processing of steps 029 IWS 618 to S 625, in this example, not only when a game ball wins the big winning opening, but also during the big hit game, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning prize Even when 10 or 3 winning balls are obtained in the mouth and the winning ball is displayed, the display of the number of winning balls on the image display device 5 is updated.

  In this example, in each round during the big hit game, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening before a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, the big winning opening is The game is closed and the round is finished. However, there is a case in which a game ball winning (so-called over-winning) to the big winning opening may occur immediately before detecting the predetermined number of winnings and completing the closing of the big winning opening. Even when such an over-winning occurs, it may be configured such that a large winning opening winning designation command is transmitted and the display of the number of winning balls is updated.

  In addition, it is not always necessary to update the display of the number of winning balls to reflect both the winning at the general winning opening 10 and the winning at the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. Alternatively, the winning ball number display may be updated by reflecting only one of the winnings at the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port. In addition, for example, winnings in the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening are not reflected in the display of the number of winning balls, and only the over winning in the large winning opening is reflected. You may comprise so that a display may be updated.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 029 IWS 626). For example, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the received variation pattern command is stored in the variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 122. Further, for example, if the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the received display result designation command is stored in a display result designation command storage area provided in the RAM 122. Further, for example, if the received effect control command is a big hit start designation command, a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received is set. Also, for example, if the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command, a jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 029 IWS 611.

  FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart of the special figure waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special symbol waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step 029 IWS 8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 029 IWS 8305. In this feature portion 029IW, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step 029IWS8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the big hit effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed but the big hit effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 029IWS8302 is executed. Without moving to step 029 IWS 8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (disconnected symbol, jackpot symbol) (step 029IWS8302).

  Next, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step 029 IWS 8302 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N in step 029 IWS 8303), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 029 IWS 8314.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 029 IWS 8302 (Y in step 029 IWS 8303), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 029 IWS 8304) and has received any jackpot start designation command? (For example, whether any jackpot start designation command reception flag is set) is checked (step 029 IWS 8305). If any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 029 IWS 8306). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the big hit production (step 029 IWS 8307). Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 029IWS8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect components) is executed according to the data 1) (step 029IWS8309).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 clears the value of the prize ball number counter to 0 (step 029 IWS8310). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the prize ball number display in the image display device 5 (step 029 IWS8311). In this case, since the value of the prize ball number counter is 0, a prize ball number display indicating that the prize ball number is still 0 is displayed on the image display device 5.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the first right-handed display for prompting the right-handed operation (step 029 IWS8312). For example, at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5, control is performed to start display of character display such as “right-handed” as the first right-handed display.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing (step 029IWS8313), and ends the special symbol waiting process.

  If it is decided not to make a big hit (N in step 029 IWS 8303), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step 029 IWS 8314). The waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  FIG. 9C is a flowchart of the big hit effect processing (step S176) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether any jackpot end designation command has been received (for example, whether any jackpot end designation command reception flag is set). (Step 029 IWS 2901). If any jackpot end designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 029 IWS 2902), and the effect device (image display device 5, speaker 8 L, 8R, game effect lamp 9 etc.) are executed (step 029IWS2903).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 029IWS2904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 029IWS2905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 029 IWS 2906).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 achieves the number of prize balls indicating that the prize ball number achievement effect executed when the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game reaches a predetermined expected number has been executed. It is confirmed whether or not an effect execution flag has been set (step 029IWS2907). If the winning ball achievement achievement execution flag is set (that is, if the winning ball achievement achievement effect has already been executed), the big hit effect processing ends.

  If the winning ball achievement achievement execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning ball achievement achievement execution flag is set, which indicates that the winning ball achievement achievement execution is being executed. Confirmation (step 029 IWS 2908). If the winning ball achievement achievement execution flag is not set (that is, if the winning ball achievement achievement execution is not being executed), the production control CPU 120 sets the value of the prize ball counter to a predetermined number (in this example, 2100) or more (step 029IWS2909).

  In this example, when the game is controlled by 15 rounds of jackpot game, it is possible to win a maximum of 10 winning prizes per round, with 14 winning prizes per winning prize. Since prize balls are obtained, 14 × 10 × 15 = 2100 prize balls can be expected. In step 029 IWS 2909, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the value of the prize ball counter is 2100 or more, so that the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during this big hit game is a big hit of 15 rounds. It is confirmed whether or not the number of prize balls that can be expected during the game has reached 2100.

  As already described, in this example, the prize ball counter includes not only the number of prize balls obtained by winning the big prize opening, but also the general prize opening 10, the first start prize opening, and the second start. Since the number of winning balls obtained by winning the winning opening is also counted, the cumulative number of winning balls may reach 2100 before the 15-round jackpot game ends, and it may be determined as Y in step 029 IWS 2909. .

  If the value of the prize ball number counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start the prize ball number achievement effect in the image display device 5 (step 029IWS2910). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts driving the motor and performs control to start the operation of the movable body provided in the gaming machine (step 029 IWS 2911). In this example, by executing the processes of steps 029 IWS 2910 and S 2911, a prize ball number achievement effect is executed in a mode involving the operation of the movable body.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a prize ball achievement achievement executing flag (step 029 IWS2912). Then, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) to the effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the award ball achievement effect (step 029 IWS2913), and the effect process during the big hit Exit.

  If the award ball achievement achievement execution flag is set (that is, if the award ball achievement achievement execution is being executed), the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the production period measurement timer has timed out ( Step 029 IWS2914). If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if the effect period of the achievement of the number of winning spheres has ended), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for ending the effect of achieving the number of winning balls in the image display device 5. Perform (Step 029 IWS2915). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the driving of the motor and end the operation of the movable body provided in the gaming machine (step 029 IWS 2916).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying a second right-handed display for prompting a right-handed operation (step 029 IWS2917). For example, in a substantially central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5, control is performed to start displaying a character display such as “Aim for the right!” As the second right-handed display.

  In this example, the second right-handed display is displayed in a manner that is easier to visually recognize than the first right-handed display by performing a display having a larger display size than the first right-handed display as the second right-handed display. The

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the prize ball achievement achievement execution flag (step 029IWS2918), sets the prize ball achievement achievement execution completed flag (step 029IWS2919), and ends the jackpot presentation process.

  If any jackpot end designation command has been received (Y in step 029IWS2901), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (step 029IWS2920). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 029IWS2921), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as effect component, game effect lamp 9 as effect component, and speakers 8L and 8R as effect components) is executed according to data 1) (step 029 IWS 2922). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the set jackpot end designation command reception flag.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step 029IWS2923), and ends the big hit effect process.

  Next, a display mode of right-handed display in the feature unit 029IW will be described. 9-4 and 9-5 are explanatory diagrams for describing a specific example of a display mode of right-handed display. 9-4 and 9-5, the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), in the image display device 5, a big hit symbol in which the left, right and right decorative symbols are the same in the same symbol (in this example, the symbol “7”) is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), the image display device 5 starts displaying the big hit and the round number display 029IW001, and starts the big hit effect. When the big hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), a prize ball number display 029IW002 is also displayed on the image display device 5, and a big winning opening, a general winning opening 10 and a first starting winning opening are displayed. It is updated according to the winning at the second start winning opening (see step 029IWS8311, steps 029IWS614-S625).

  When the big hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), the first right-handed display 029IW003 is also displayed on the image display device 5 (see step 029IWS8312). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), a character display such as “right-handed” may be displayed as the first right-handed display 029IW003 at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is shown.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), it is assumed that the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number (2100 in this example) during the big hit game. When the cumulative number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), the winning effect of the winning ball number is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 029 IWS2910). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9D, a predetermined character 029IW004 is displayed on the image display device 5 as an award achievement achievement effect, and “I did it!” As a line of the predetermined character 029IW004. The case where a character display such as is displayed is shown.

  When the cumulative number of award balls reaches a predetermined number, the movable body 029IW005 is also operated (see step 029IWS2911) as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D). Therefore, in this example, the prize ball number achievement effect is executed in a mode involving the operation of the movable body 029IW005. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the movable body 029IW005 operates, the upper part of the display screen of the image display device 5 is covered with the movable body 029IW005, and the first right-handed display 029IW003 is visually recognized. The case where it becomes impossible is shown.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number (2100 in this example) during the big hit game, the prize ball achievement effect is executed. At the same time, since the movable body 029IW005 is operated, it is possible to give the player a sense of achievement for reaching the number of prize balls that can be expected during the 15-round big hit game.

  Next, when the effect period of the award ball achievement achievement is finished, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the award ball achievement achievement effect is finished in the image display device 5 and the operation of the movable body 029IW005 is finished. The 1 right-handed display 029IW003 becomes visible again. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 is started on the image display device 5 (see step 029IWS2917). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), a character display such as “Aim for the right!” Is displayed as the second right-handed display 029IW006 in the approximate center of the display screen of the image display device 5. The case is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the second right-handed display 029IW006 is displayed with a display size larger than that of the first right-handed display 029IW003.

  In addition, the aspect of a prize ball number display or prize ball number achievement effect is not restricted to what was shown to FIG. 9-4 and FIG. 9-5. For example, in this example, in the display of the number of winning balls, the number of winning balls obtained according to winning in the big winning opening, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening is added and displayed. Although the case of updating is shown, conversely, the display of the number of winning balls may be started from “2100”, and the display may be updated by subtracting the number of winning balls obtained according to winning. Then, the prize ball number achievement effect may be executed when the prize ball number display becomes “0”, and the movable body 029IW005 may be operated. In addition, for example, when a big hit game is started, an effect of notifying the expected number of winning balls that can be obtained during the big winning game (2100 in this example) is executed, and then the winning ball number display is started. You may comprise.

  In this example, the first notification with low visibility (in this example, the first right-handed display 029IW003) and the second notification with high visibility (in this example, the first notification) 2 right-handed display 029IW006) is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the case of performing the operation promotion display that prompts the operation of the operation means for production, the first notification with low visibility and the second notification with high visibility may be performed. Hereinafter, Modification 1 configured to perform the first notification and the second notification when the operation promotion display is performed will be described.

  FIGS. 9-6 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of the operation promotion display in the modification 1. FIG. In FIG. 9-6, the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C). In the first modification, for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a button notice that is executed based on an operation of a notice effect (for example, an operation means for effect (for example, the push button 31B)) when starting a variable display of decorative symbols. If it is determined whether or not to execute the effect, and if it is determined to execute the notice effect, the process table including the notice effect is selected and the effect process during variable display (step S172) is executed to change the decorative pattern. During the display, the display of the operation promotion display and the notice effect (for example, button notice effect) are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), when the display timing of the first operation promotion display is reached during execution of the variation display of the left middle right decorative design, the image display device 5 has an operation means for effect (for example, The display of the first operation promotion display 029IW007 for prompting the operation of the push button 31B) is started. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), a character display such as “Press the button!” Is displayed as the first operation promotion display 029IW007 in the upper right corner of the display screen of the image display device 5. The case is shown.

  Next, when it is time to execute the notice effect, the notice effect is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), a predetermined character 029IW008 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a notice effect, and “It may be good!” As a line of the predetermined character 029IW008. The case where the character display of is displayed is shown.

  Further, at the execution timing of the notice effect, the movable body 029IW009 is also operated as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). Therefore, in this example, the notice effect is executed in a mode involving the operation of the movable body 029IW009. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), when the movable body 029IW009 operates, the upper part of the display screen of the image display device 5 is covered with the movable body 029IW009, and the first operation promotion display 029IW007 is visually recognized. The case where it becomes impossible is shown.

  Next, when the effect period of the notice effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), the notice effect is finished in the image display device 5 and the operation of the movable body 029IW009 is finished, and the first operation promotion display 029IW007 is displayed. It becomes visible again. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), in the image display device 5, the display of the second operation promotion display 029IW010 for prompting the operation of the operation means for effect (for example, the push button 31B) is started. . In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), an image simulating the push button 31B is displayed as the second operation promotion display 029IW010 in the approximate center of the display screen of the image display device 5, A case where a character display such as “Press!” Is displayed is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), the second operation promotion display 029IW010 is displayed with a display size larger than that of the first operation promotion display 029IW007.

  Further, in this example, the case where the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) is started at the timing of executing the prize ball achievement effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) may be started at the timing when power interruption recovery occurs during the big hit game. Hereinafter, Modification 2 in which the second notification is started at the timing when the power interruption recovery occurs during the big hit game will be described.

  FIGS. 9-7 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of the right-handed display in the modification 2. FIG. In addition, in FIG. 9-7, a display screen changes in order of (A) (B) (C) .... As shown in FIG. 9-7 (A), in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, the image display device 5 displays the big hit display and the round number display 029IW001, and the winning ball number display 029IW002. And a first right-handed display 029IW003 are also displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (B), the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed as shown in FIG. 9-7 (C). To do. In this case, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a recovery command (see step S7) from the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. "Is displayed, and control is performed to notify that power interruption is being restored.

  Next, when the notification period that the power interruption is being restored is ended, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same processing as in step 029 IWS 2917, and the second image display device 5 performs the second processing as shown in FIG. 9-7 (D). The display of right-handed display 029IW006 is started.

  Also, for example, a notice effect such as a round promotion notice effect can be executed during a big hit game, and the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) is started at the timing of executing the round promotion notice effect or the like. You may comprise. Hereinafter, Modification 3 in which the second notification is started at the timing of executing the round promotion notice effect or the like during the big hit game will be described.

  FIGS. 9-8 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of the right-handed display in the modification 3. FIG. In addition, in FIGS. 9-8, a display screen changes in order of (A) (B) (C). In the third modification, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the round promotion notice effect when starting the big hit game, and determines to execute the round promotion notice effect. In the round that is the execution timing (for example, the seventh round), the process is switched to the process data including the round advance notice effect, and the process of step 029IWS2903 is executed to execute the round advance notice effect during the big hit game.

  In the third modification, for example, when the big hit type is a big hit of 15 rounds and a big hit of 7 rounds, a round promotion notice effect may be executed. If the big hit type is a big hit of 15 rounds, a round advance notice is given in the seventh round. After performing the performance, the niece also succeeded in the round promotion, and the jackpot game continued to make the transition to the eighth round. If the seventh round is a big hit, the round promotion notice effect was given in the seventh round. After the execution, Kashiwa also performs an effect such that the round promotion is failed and the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, the image display device 5 displays the big hit display and the round number display 029IW001, and the winning ball number display 029IW002. And a first right-handed display 029IW003 are also displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), when it becomes the execution time of the round promotion notice effect during the seventh round as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), as shown in FIG. A round promotion notice effect is executed at. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), a predetermined character 029IW011 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a round promotion notice effect, and “a big hit may continue as a line of the predetermined character 029IW011! The case where a character display such as “” is displayed is shown.

  Further, when the execution timing of the round advance notice effect is reached, the movable body 029IW012 is also operated as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B). Therefore, in this example, the round promotion notice effect is executed in a mode involving the operation of the movable body 029IW012. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), when the movable body 029IW012 operates, the upper part of the display screen of the image display device 5 is covered with the movable body 029IW012, and the first right-handed display 029IW003 is visually recognized. The case where it becomes impossible is shown.

  Next, when the effect period of the round advance notice effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (C), the round advance notice effect is ended in the image display device 5 and the operation of the movable body 029IW012 is ended. The strike display 029IW003 becomes visible again. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same processing as in step 029IWS2917, and the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 is started on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (C). Note that in the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (C), the case where the game has been promoted to the round and the jackpot game has continued to move to the eighth round is shown.

  As described above, according to the feature unit 029IW, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) on the basis of establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol). In addition, an operation means (for example, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30) is provided, and a notification (for example, first right-handed display 029IW003, second right-handed display 029IW006) regarding a predetermined operation (for example, right-handed operation) is executed. . Further, it is possible to execute the first notification (for example, the first right-handed display 029IW003) and the second notification (for example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) that is easier to recognize than the first notification, and the first notification is being executed. The second notification can be executed when an event that reduces the recognizability of the first notification occurs (for example, a prize ball achievement achievement accompanying the operation of the movable body 029IW005 shown in FIG. 9D). (See FIGS. 9-4 (D) and 9-5 (E)). Therefore, the notification regarding the predetermined operation can be suitably performed.

  Specifically, in this example, the award ball number achievement effect is executed in a manner involving the movement of the movable body 029IW005, so that the player pays attention to the movement of the movable body 029IW005 and performs a relatively predetermined operation (this In the example, attention to notification (right-handed display in this example) regarding right-handed operation is reduced, and notification regarding predetermined operation cannot be suitably performed as it is. Therefore, in this feature unit 029IW, when an event that reduces the recognizability of such first notification (in this example, the first right-handed display 029IW003) occurs, the second is easier to recognize than the first notification. By executing the notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006), it is possible to prevent a decrease in attention to the notification regarding the predetermined operation, and to appropriately perform the notification regarding the predetermined operation.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the display of the first right-handed display 029IW003 is continued while the display of the first right-handed display 029IW003 is continued with the execution of the prize ball achievement achievement accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005. Although the case where the display of the high-performance second right-handed display 029IW006 is started is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured to display only the second right-handed display 029IW006 with high visibility and to erase the first right-handed display 029IW003 with the execution of a prize ball number achievement effect accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005. May be.

  In addition, the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) is triggered by an event that reduces the recognizability of the first notification (in this example, a prize ball achievement achievement accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005). If it is to be started, for example, the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 is started during the execution of the winning ball number achievement effect, or the second right-handed display 029IW006 is displayed at the end of the winning ball number achievement effect. Or the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 may be started after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has passed after the end of the prize ball achievement achievement, and various modes are conceivable.

  Moreover, in this example, the case where the second right-handed display 029IW006 having a display size larger than the first right-handed display 029IW003 is displayed as the second notification that is easier to recognize than the first notification. It cannot be caught. For example, the second right-handed display 029IW006 may be displayed in a display color or a conspicuous shape that is more conspicuous than the first right-handed display 029IW003. Further, for example, a right-handed display may be performed in a conspicuous manner by continuously displaying a right-handed display in a strip shape as the second notification, and any display that can be easily recognized in some form may be used.

  Moreover, in this example, the case where the right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5 as the first notification or the second notification is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the notification is not necessarily limited to display, but may be performed by sound output, or may be applied to the case where right-handed notification is performed by outputting a voice such as “Please turn right”. In this case, for example, if an effect with a large volume is executed during the execution of the right-handed notification by voice, the attention to the right-handed notification is relatively lowered, and the right-handed notification by voice cannot be suitably performed. In such a case, for example, the right-handed notification (for example, the right-handed notification with a higher volume or the right-handed notification with a higher pitch) is performed with a voice that is easier to recognize, triggered by the execution of a production with a higher volume. Therefore, it may be configured such that attention to the right-handed notification is prevented from decreasing and right-handed notification can be suitably performed.

  Further, according to the feature unit 029IW, a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter. And a variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7). Further, the variable device is provided such that a game medium that moves along a predetermined path (for example, a right area of the game area) among the movement paths through which the game medium can move can enter. In addition, as a predetermined operation, a notification regarding a game medium discharge operation to a predetermined route (for example, a first right-handed display 029IW003 and a second right-handed display 029IW006) is executed. For this reason, it is possible to suitably perform notification related to the operation of launching the game medium to the predetermined route.

  Further, according to the first modification of the feature unit 029IW, the operation unit includes an operation unit for production (for example, a push button 31B), and produces an effect (for example, for production) based on an operation by the operation unit for production. A button notice effect executed based on the operation of the operation means (for example, push button 31B) is executed. In addition, as a predetermined operation, a notification related to an operation by the operation means for production (for example, the first operation promotion display 029IW007 shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), the second operation promotion display 029IW010 shown in FIG. 9-6 (C)). Execute. Therefore, it is possible to suitably perform notification related to the operation by the operation means for effect.

  In this example, the operation means is a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 or a push button 31B, and a right-handed display or an operation promotion display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A other than the push button 31B is performed as the operation means, the configuration shown by the feature unit 029IW may be applied. In addition, for example, when the player's motion is configured to be detected using an infrared sensor or an optical sensor, and the motion promotion display that prompts the player's motion is performed, the configuration indicated by the feature unit 029IW is applied. It may be configured. In addition, for example, when applied to a slot machine, the configuration shown in the feature unit 029IW is applied when a push order navigation display for navigating the operation of the stop button of the slot machine is performed as an operation unit. Various configurations are possible.

  In addition, for example, the game is configured to be controlled to be in a promising state after the big hit game is completed on condition that a game ball has won a specific area (V winning area) provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening). It may be applied to a gaming machine and may be configured to display a character display for prompting a game ball to enter a V winning area such as “Aim for V!” As the first notification or the second notification.

  In addition, for example, after a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is applied to a gaming machine configured to shift to a big hit game on the condition that the game ball passes through an operation gate provided in the game area, and the operation gate is used as a game ball. Until the game passes, the right notification is made with a small display size as the first notification, and when the game ball passes through the operating gate and shifts to the big hit game, the right notification is made with a large display size as the second notification. May be.

  Further, according to the feature unit 029IW, the game value (the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, etc.) For example, a prize ball is given. Further, a grant notification (for example, a prize ball achievement achievement shown in FIG. 9D (D)) is performed to notify the player of the game value. Further, the movable member (for example, the movable body 029IW005 shown in FIG. 9D) is operated to perform the provision notification in such a manner that the display area where the first notification is displayed is covered by the movable member. And when provision alerting | reporting is performed as an event which reduces the visibility of 1st alerting | reporting, 2nd alerting | reporting can be performed (refer FIG. 9-4 (D) and FIG. 9-5 (E)). Therefore, the notification regarding the predetermined operation can be suitably performed while enhancing the effect.

  Further, according to the second modification of the feature unit 029IW, the second notification is executed when the power supply is resumed after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification. It is possible (see FIGS. 9-7 (B) to (D)). Therefore, the notification regarding the predetermined operation can be suitably performed. That is, when the notification is interrupted due to a power interruption during the execution of the first notification, the second notification that is easier to recognize than the first notification is executed. It is possible to re-recognize) and it is possible to suitably perform notification regarding a predetermined operation.

  Also, according to the third modification of the feature unit 029IW, a notice effect (for example, a round promotion notice effect shown in FIG. 9-8 (B)) can be implemented. Moreover, when the notice effect is executed as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification, the second notification can be executed (see FIGS. 9-8 (B) and (C)). Therefore, the notification regarding the predetermined operation can be suitably performed while enhancing the effect.

  In addition, in this example, although the case where a round promotion notice effect is performed as a notice effect is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as a notice effect, a hold consecutive notice effect for notifying that there is a big hit in the hold memory stored during the big hit game (that is, a so-called consecutive resort occurs) is configured to be executable. Further, the first notification and the second notification may be configured to be executable in response to the execution of the reserved continuous notice effect.

  In the first modification shown in FIG. 9-6, the first operation promotion display and the second operation promotion display are executed in response to the notice effect (button notice effect) executed during the display of the decorative symbols. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification, the second notification can be executed.

  In addition, the structure indicated by the feature portion 029IW can be combined with the structure indicated by the feature portion 112AK as appropriate to constitute a gaming machine. For example, the configuration shown by the feature unit 029IW is applied to the configuration shown by the feature unit 112AK, and the right-handed instruction notification shown by the feature unit 112AK is changed between the first notification with low visibility and the second notification with high visibility. It may be configured to do.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hit ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM for game control
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on establishment of a predetermined condition,
Operation means;
A notification means for performing notification regarding a predetermined operation,
The notification means includes
It is possible to execute the first notification and the second notification that is easier to recognize than the first notification,
The gaming machine, wherein the second notification can be executed when an event that reduces the recognizability of the first notification occurs during the execution of the first notification.

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