JP2019195577A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine includes detection means (e.g., push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a player's action (e.g., pressing operation on a push button 31B), can execute a first instruction (e.g., instruction to the pressing operation on the push button 31B) for executing an instruction detectable by the detection means and a second instruction (e.g., instruction to an action to hold the hand over a predetermined area of an image display device 5) different from the first instruction, and can execute a performance based on the detection result of the detection means when the first instruction is executed and a performance at a predetermined timing regardless of the detection result of the detection means when the second instruction is executed, thereby enhancing a performance effect.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of executing a predetermined 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 area 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 in the variable display area becomes the specific display result, 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 area by operating the start lever, and the player By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, 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 areas 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 a prize ball is paid out or that the state of a variable winning ball device provided in a gaming area of a gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player. For example, to generate a right to enter a state, or to enter a state in which a condition for winning a prize ball is 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 effect symbols (identification information) that starts in the variable display area based on the winning of the 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 a 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 in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, 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 big 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 area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) 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 in the variable display area 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.

  In addition, there is a technique in which a player's operation (for example, a push operation on a push button or a tilt operation on a stick controller) is promoted using a plurality of modes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-217957 A (FIGS. 50 to 52)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, only the operation is promoted, so that the effect of production cannot be enhanced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect.

  (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a detecting means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a player's action (for example, pressing operation on the push button 31B) in a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game. And instruction means for executing an instruction to the player (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 30IWS303, S305, S323, and S325) and effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120), The instruction means includes a first instruction for executing an instruction detectable by the detection means (for example, an instruction for a pressing operation on the push button 31B) and a second instruction different from the first instruction (for example, a predetermined instruction of the image display device 5). (Instruction for the operation of holding the hand over the area) can be executed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is the step 30I The first instruction is executed by performing S303 and S323, and the second instruction is executed by performing Steps 30IWS305 and S325.) When the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect execution means is detection means. (For example, when performing step 30IWS303, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a line effect by executing step 30IWS313 when the result of step 30IWS309 is Y. When 30IWS323 is performed, when the result of step 30IWS329 is Y, step 30IWS336 is executed to execute the accessory drop effect), and when the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, the detection result of the detection means is related. The performance can be executed at a predetermined timing. (For example, when performing step 30IWS305, the production control CPU 120 executes the step 30IWS313 after a predetermined period of time regardless of whether or not the push sensor 35B detects an operation on the push button 31B. In addition, when step 30IWS 325 is performed, step 30IWS 336 is executed after the elapse of a predetermined period, regardless of whether or not an operation to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. Execute). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the instruction means is capable of executing a second instruction that prompts a specific action of the player that is not detected by the gaming machine (for example, an action of holding a hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5). Also good. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 3) In the means 2, when the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect execution means is longer than the time required for the specific operation after the second instruction is executed, and the detection means An effect can be executed at a predetermined timing after a predetermined period shorter than an effective period in which the player's action to be detected is valid (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the player to display the image display device in step 30IWS307). 5 is set to a timer that is longer than the time required for the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area 5 and shorter than the effective period, and when the timer times out, the line effect or the effect drop effect is performed. ) It may be. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect execution means does not execute the effect when the operation of the player is not detected by the detection means (for example, The effect control CPU 120 may perform steps IWS 309 to S 314 to perform the pre-reach promotion effect and not execute the speech effect when the first valid period ends without accepting the player's operation). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 5) In any of the means 1 to 4, the advantage is higher when the second instruction is executed than when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means (for example, pre-reach promotion effect) As for the production mode, the second reach front mode in which the player urges the player to hold the hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5 is more effective than the first reach mode in which the push button 31B is operated. The reliability may be high (see FIG. 8-2). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the instruction means executes the second instruction at a frequency lower than that of the first instruction (for example, more than in the first reach front mode that prompts an operation to the push button 31B). The selection ratio is lower in the second reach front mode that prompts the user to hold the hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-2). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the instruction means includes a first instruction that instructs contact with a predetermined member (for example, the push button 31B) and an operation that does not contact the gaming machine (for example, an image display device). And a second instruction for instructing the user to hold the hand over the predetermined area (5). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the storage means (for example, the RAM 122 capable of storing the value P) capable of storing the execution mode of the operation for the first instruction is provided, and the instruction means stores the instruction means. (For example, the production control CPU 120 selects the second pre-reach mode / second reach mode at different ratios based on the range of the value P (FIG. 8-2). The effect execution means executes the effect based on the execution mode stored in the storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 promotes the pre-reach promotion effect / reach promotion at a different rate based on the range of the value P). It is good also as selecting the production | presentation aspect of a production | presentation and performing a serif production / an accessory fall production | generation according to the selected production | presentation aspect (refer FIG. 8-2). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 9) Any one of the means 1 to 8, which is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and that is operated on the operation means (for example, the push button 31B). When an operation effect is executed with an operation effect execution means (for example, a portion executing step 30IWS200 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a promotion effect) capable of proceeding based on the effect. Special display means (for example, a part for executing step 30IWS323 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a special display imitating the operation means (for example, a button promotion image). The special display can be terminated based on the operation of the operating means while the display is displayed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A1) to (A5), when the push button 31B is operated, the display of the button promotion image is ended after changing the display mode of the button promotion image), It is possible to end the display of the special display in different end modes depending on whether it is controlled to the advantageous state or not (for example, in the variable display that is a big hit, FIG. 8-7 (A2)) As shown in FIG. 8, after the button promotion image is displayed in the light emission mode, the button promotion image is deleted and the button promotion image is displayed, and the jackpot notification display is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A3). However, in the fluctuation display that is out of place, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A4), after the button-promoting image is displayed in such a manner that a crack has occurred, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A5), Erase button-promoting image It ends the display of the button promote image and displays the off notification display) may be. 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 the variable display start setting process in an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pre-reach promotion production execution lottery table and the promotion production execution lottery table during reach. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display in the production control process. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion production process. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion production process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in a pre-reach promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in a reach promotion effect.

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

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

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

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (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 tilting position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting point). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The release state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the 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 base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. 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 “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game 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 various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as backup flag states and error detection codes. 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 display an appropriate screen 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 storage number is executed. When a start winning is generated, a display result (including a jackpot type) and a random value for determining a variation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. 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”. The big hit opening process includes a process for 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 ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such 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 release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

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

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period 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 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. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 30IW)
Next, the feature unit 30IW will be described. The gaming machine in the feature section 30IW can execute a promotion effect instructing the player to perform an operation as a variation effect performed during the variation of the special symbol. As the execution timing of the promotion effect, pre-reach and during reach are provided. The promotion effect performed before reach is referred to as pre-reach promotion effect, and the promotion effect performed during reach is referred to as the reach promotion effect.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (the area in which the received change pattern command (the effect control command that establishes the change pattern) is stored). Step 30 IWS101). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the variation pattern command read in step 30IWS101 and the display result designation command storage area (received display result designation command (display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, or off The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined in accordance with the data (ie, the received display result designation command) stored in the region) in which the production control command (specifying ()) is stored (step 30IWS102). . That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (decoration of the decorative pattern) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the processing of step 30IWS102 by the effect control CPU 120 A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 30IWS102, displays the chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” or “445” as the temporary stop pattern in the pseudo-ream). The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 30IWS102, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  In step 30IWS102, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control CPU 120 uses the same even number of symbols as the stop symbols. Determine the combination. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stopped symbols.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. In the case of “displacement”, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a “stop symbol” of a decorative symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this feature 30IW) is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (an even symbol in this feature 30IW) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the notice effect to be executed during the decorative symbol variation display (step 30IWS103). In step 30IWS103, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the notice effect execution lottery table for determining the presence and type of the notice effect, and determines the presence and type of the notice effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reach promotion effect (step 30IWS104). Specifically, using the pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reach promotion effect.

  FIG. 8-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram of a pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery table. In the pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), determination values for the presence / absence of the pre-reach promotion effect and the effect mode for execution are assigned for each range of value P and variable display result. Yes.

  As the execution mode of the pre-reach promotion effect, a first reach front mode that prompts the user to press the push button 31B and a second reach front mode that prompts the user to hold the hand over a predetermined area in the image display device 5 are provided. Yes. When the pre-reach promotion effect of the first reach front aspect is performed, the push sensor 35B can detect the pressing operation to the push button 31B, while the pre-reach promotion effect of the second reach front aspect is performed. In some cases, since there is no detection means that can detect whether or not the image display device 5 holds a hand over a predetermined area, it does not detect whether or not the player actually holds the hand over the predetermined area. is there.

  The value P is a value indicating the frequency with which the player performs an operation on the push button 31B when the push operation on the push button 31B is prompted. Although details will be described later, the value P is incremented by “1” when the player performs an operation on the push button 31B when the push operation is performed on the push button 31B, and the push operation on the push button 31B is performed. "1" is subtracted when the player does not operate the push button 31B. Since the value P is set to “0” when the power is turned on, if the value P is equal to or greater than 0, the percentage of the player's operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is prompted Is 50% or more, and if the value P is less than 0, the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is prompted is less than 50%. It shows that.

  Although description is omitted in the feature section 30IW, the value P may be reset (set to 0) each time the player is switched. For example, the value P may be reset on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed since the last time the change ended or that an operation indicating that a new player starts a game is accepted. As a result, it is possible to store the game history of the player who is playing the game at the present time, so that the execution mode of the effect is determined using the value P, thereby reflecting a more accurate game tendency in the effect. Can improve interest.

  First, a case where the value P is equal to or greater than 0 (a case where the ratio of the player performing the operation on the push button 31B when the push operation on the push button 31B is prompted is 50% or more) will be described.

  If the variable display result is a big hit, executing the pre-reach promotion effect in the first reach front mode at a rate of 60% executes the pre-reach promotion effect in the second pre-reach mode at a rate of 10%. Is determined not to execute the pre-reach promotion effect at a rate of 30%.

  If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed at the rate of 40% and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at the rate of 60%.

  If the variable display result is out of non-reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed at the rate of 10% and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at the rate of 90%. .

  Next, a case where the value P is less than 0 (a case where the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is prompted is less than 50%) will be described.

  If the variable display result is a big hit, executing the pre-reach promotion effect in the first reach front mode at a rate of 45% executes the pre-reach promotion effect in the second front mode at the rate of 5%. Is determined not to execute the pre-reach promotion effect at a rate of 50%.

  If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed in the first reach aspect at a rate of 20% and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 80%.

  If the variable display result is out of non-reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed at the rate of 5% and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at the rate of 95%. .

  Thus, only when the variable display result is a big hit, it is possible to execute the pre-reach promotion effect in the second reach front aspect, and the reliability for the big hit is the pre-reach promotion effect in the first reach front aspect <second. This is the pre-reach promotion effect of the pre-reach aspect.

  As described above, the occurrence frequency is the pre-reach promotion effect of the first reach front aspect> the pre-reach promotion effect of the second reach front aspect.

  As described above, the larger the value P, that is, the higher the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is promoted, the higher the execution ratio of the pre-reach promotion effect. It is getting higher. Thereby, a game tendency can be reflected in production, and interest can be improved.

  When it is determined to execute the pre-reach promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the pre-reach promotion effect based on the determined effect mode (Y in step 30IWS105, S106).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs a reach promotion effect execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the reach promotion effect (step 30IWS107). Specifically, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed using the during-reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8B, and it is determined whether to execute the during-reach promotion effect.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram of a promotion effect execution lottery table during reach. In the reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), determination values for the presence / absence of execution of the reach promotion effect and the effect mode for execution are assigned for each range of value P and variable display result. Yes.

  As the execution mode of the reach promotion effect, there are provided a first reach mode that prompts the user to press the push button 31B, and a second reach mode that prompts the user to hold the hand over a predetermined area in the image display device 5. Yes. When a promotion effect during reach in the first reach mode is performed, a push operation to the push button 31B can be detected by the push sensor 35B, while a promotion effect during reach in the second reach mode is performed. In some cases, since there is no detection means that can detect whether or not the image display device 5 holds a hand over a predetermined area, it does not detect whether or not the player actually holds the hand over the predetermined area. is there.

  First, a case where the value P is equal to or greater than 0 (a case where the ratio of the player performing the operation on the push button 31B when the push operation on the push button 31B is prompted is 50% or more) will be described.

  If the variable display result is a big hit, executing the promotion effect during reach in the first reach mode at a rate of 60% executes the promotion effect during reach in the second reach mode at a rate of 10%. Is determined not to execute the promotion effect during reach at a rate of 30%.

  If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined to execute the promotion effect during reach in the first reach mode at a rate of 40% and not to execute the promotion effect during reach at a rate of 60%.

  If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined not to execute the promotion effect during reach at a rate of 100%.

  Next, a case where the value P is less than 0 (a case where the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is prompted is less than 50%) will be described.

  If the variable display result is a big hit, executing the promotion effect during reach in the first reach mode at a rate of 45% executes the promotion effect during reach in the second reach mode at a rate of 5%. Is determined not to execute the promotion effect during reach at a rate of 50%.

  If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined to execute the promotion effect during reach in the first reach mode at a rate of 20% and not to execute the promotion effect during reach at a rate of 80%.

  If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined not to execute the promotion effect during reach at a rate of 100%.

  Thus, only when the variable display result is a big hit, the mid-reach promotion effect can be executed in the second reach medium mode, and the reliability for the big hit is the first mid-reach mode promotion effect <second. It is a promotion effect during reach in the reach mode.

  Further, in this way, the occurrence frequency is the reach promotion effect in the reach of the first reach> the reach promotion effect in the reach of the second reach.

  As described above, the larger the value P, that is, the higher the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is promoted, the higher the execution ratio of the promotion effect during reach is. It is getting higher. Thereby, a game tendency can be reflected in production, and interest can be improved.

  When it is determined to execute the promotion effect during reach, the effect control CPU 120 sets execution of the promotion effect during reach based on the determined effect mode (Y in step 30IWS108, S109).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the set notice effect (step 30IWS114). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 30IWS115).

  The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), and the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as production parts and various motors is executed (step 30IWS116). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this feature section 30IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Further, in this feature portion 30IW, a super reach effect is executed during the variation display of the decorative design. If a change pattern including the super reach effect is specified in the change pattern command, the super pattern is displayed in step 30IWS114. A process table including a reach effect is selected, and a process of step 30IWS 116 described later is executed in accordance with the selected process table, whereby a super reach effect is executed during decorative symbol display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 30IWS117).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 30IWS118).

  FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the variable display effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first performs the promotion effect processing related to the promotion effect (step 30IWS200).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 30IWS201) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 30IWS202). When the process timer times out (step 30IWS203), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 30IWS204). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 30IWS205).

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step 30IWS217), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S173) (step 30IWS218).

  8-4 and FIG. 8-5 are flowcharts showing the promotion effect process. In the promotion effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect (step 30IWS301). Specifically, in the variation in which the execution of the pre-reach promotion effect is set in step 30IWS106, a predetermined timing (a different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, or it is uniform regardless of the variation pattern). It is determined that it is the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect. When it is not the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect, the process proceeds to step 30IWS308.

  When it is the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect, the production control CPU 120 starts displaying the button promotion image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B if the set production mode is the first reach mode. In the pre-reach promotion effect, a first valid period flag indicating the first valid period in which the operation on the push button 31B is valid is set (Y to S304 in step 30IWS302).

  If the set production mode is the second reach pre-mode, the production control CPU 120 starts displaying the touch promotion image, sets the first standby flag indicating that it is on standby, and sets a predetermined time in the timer. Set (N in step 30IWS302, S305 to S307). The predetermined time set in step 30IWS307 is a time longer than the time required for the operation of the player holding his hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5 (the time required for the operation), and is longer than the first effective period. It's a short time.

  If it is configured that the time from the start of displaying the touch-promoting image to the time when the speech effect is performed is shorter than the required operation time, the player holds his hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5. Since the line effect will be performed before the action is performed, the player will recognize that the movement has not been detected, but by performing the line effect after waiting for a longer time than the operation required time, Since the player performs the speech effect after securing time for the player to hold his hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5, the player is based on the fact that the player holds his hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5. You can make it appear as if you are doing a line production.

  In addition, if the time from the start of displaying the touch-promoting image to the time when the speech effect is performed is too long, the dialogue is performed even though the player actually moves the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5. Since the performance is not easily performed, the player recognizes that the motion is not detected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 is not detected by performing the speech effect after waiting for a time shorter than the first effective period. However, it is possible to make it appear as if the player is performing a speech effect based on the player holding his hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5.

  In addition, as a touch promotion image, the sensor image imitating an infrared sensor and the promotion character image which instruct | indicates the operation | movement which holds a hand over this sensor image are displayed.

  In step 30IWS308, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first valid period flag is set (step 30IWS308). If it is set, it determines whether or not an operation to the push button 31B has been accepted. (Step 30IWS309). When an operation to the push button 31B is received, the value P is incremented by 1 (step 30IWS312), a line effect that performs a line display on the image display device 5 is executed (step 30IWS313), and the first valid period flag is reset. (Step 30 IWS 314).

  When the operation to the push button 31B is not accepted in step 30IWS309, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the first effective period (step 30IWS310), and if it is not the end timing of the first effective period, the process proceeds to step 30IWS321. To do. If it is the end timing of the first valid period, the value P is decremented by 1 (step 30IWS311), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS314.

  As described above, in the pre-reach promotion effect in the first reach front aspect, the line effect is executed when the operation on the push button 31B is detected during the first effective period, but the operation on the push button 31B is not detected. If the first effective period ends, the pre-reach promotion effect ends without executing the speech effect.

  If the first valid period flag is not set in step 30IWS308, but the first standby flag is set, it is determined whether or not the timer set in step 30IWS307 has timed out (Y in step 30IWS315, S316). If timed out, the first standby flag is reset (step 30IWS317), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS313.

  In this way, in the pre-reach promotion effect in the second reach front aspect, regardless of the operation of the push button 31B, the predetermined time (longer than the time required for the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 by the player) The line effect is executed on the condition that the time is shorter than the first effective period.

  In step 30IWS321, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the execution timing of the reach promotion effect (step 30IWS321). Specifically, in the variation in which the execution of the promotion effect during reach is set in step 30IWS109, a specific timing (a different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, or it is uniform regardless of the variation pattern). It is determined that it is the execution timing of the promotion effect during reach. When it is not the execution timing of the promotion effect during reach, the process proceeds to step 30IWS328.

  When it is the execution timing of the promotion effect during reach, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the button promotion image that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B if the set effect mode is the first reach mode. Then, the second effective period flag indicating the second effective period in which the operation to the push button 31B is effective in the promotion effect during reach is set (Y to S324 in steps 30IWS322).

  It should be noted that the display mode of the button promotion image displayed in the pre-reach promotion effect and the display mode of the button promotion image displayed in the mid-reach promotion effect may be the same or different.

  If the set production mode is the second reach mode, the production control CPU 120 starts display of the touch promotion image, sets a second standby flag indicating that it is on standby, and sets a predetermined time in the timer. Set (N of step 30IWS322, S325 to S327). The predetermined time set in step 30IWS327 is longer than the time required for the operation of the player holding his hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5 (time required for the operation) and is longer than the second effective period. It's a short time.

  If it is configured that the time from the start of displaying the touch-promoting image until the effect drop effect is performed is shorter than the required operation time, the player moves to a predetermined area of the image display device 5. The player will recognize that the action has not been detected before performing the action of holding the action, but the player will recognize that the action has not been detected. By performing the effect, the player performs the effect drop effect after securing time for the player to hold his hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5. You can make it appear as if you are performing a fall effect based on what you hold your hand over.

  Also, if the time from the start of displaying the touch-promoting image to the effect drop effect is too long, the player actually performs an operation of holding the hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5. Since the accessory fall effect is not easily performed, the player recognizes that the operation has not been detected. Therefore, it is recognized that the player has not detected the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 by performing the effect drop effect after waiting for a time shorter than the second effective period. It is possible to make it appear as if the player is performing an effect drop effect based on the player holding his hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5.

  In addition, as a touch promotion image, the sensor image imitating an infrared sensor and the promotion character image which instruct | indicates the operation | movement which holds a hand over this sensor image are displayed.

  Note that the display mode of the touch promotion image displayed in the pre-reach promotion effect and the display mode of the touch promotion image displayed in the mid-reach promotion effect may be the same or different.

  In step 30IWS328, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second effective period flag is set (step 30IWS328), and if it is set, determines whether or not an operation to the push button 31B has been accepted. (Step 30 IWS 329). When an operation to the push button 31B is accepted, the value P is incremented by 1 (step 30IWS332), and the second valid period flag is reset (step 30IWS333).

  When the operation to push button 31B is not accepted in step 30IWS329, CPU 120 for effect control determines whether it is the end timing of the second effective period (step 30IWS330), and it is not the end timing of the second effective period. Then, the promotion effect process ends. If it is the end timing of the second valid period, the value P is decremented by 1 (step 30IWS331), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS333.

  After step 30IWS333, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the running variation is a big hit variation (step 30IWS334), and if the big hit variation, a promotion image (including a button promotion image and a touch promotion image) is displayed. It changes to a big hit correspondence mode (step 30IWS335), and the accessory fall effect which advances the movable body 32 to the advance position which overlaps with the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step 30IWS336). Further, if the variation being executed is a deviation variation, the promotion image is changed to a variation correspondence mode (step 30IWS337).

  The button promotion image corresponding to the jackpot corresponding mode is a button promotion image simulating the push button 31B in the lit state, and the button promotion image corresponding to the loss corresponding mode is a button promotion simulating the push button 31B in the cracked mode. It is an image. The touch-promoting image corresponding to the big hit mode is a sensor image in a lighting state (the promotion character image is not displayed).

  Thus, in the reach promotion effect in the first reach mode, it is possible to execute the accessory fall effect regardless of whether or not the operation on the push button 31B is detected during the first effective period.

  If the second valid period flag is not set in step 30IWS328, but the second standby flag is set, it is determined whether or not the timer set in step 30IWS327 has timed out (Y in step 30IWS338, S339). If timed out, the second standby flag is reset (step 30IWS340), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS334. In addition, the reach promotion effect in the second reach mode is an effect that can be executed only in the case of a big hit as described above. Therefore, it is always useful after a predetermined time has elapsed in the reach effect in the second reach mode. An object drop effect is executed.

  As described above, in the reach promotion effect in the second reach middle mode, regardless of the operation on the push button 31B, the predetermined time (longer than the time required for the operation of the player holding his hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5). The accessory drop effect is executed on the condition that the time is shorter than the second effective period.

  FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram of a display example in the pre-reach promotion effect. FIGS. 8-6 (A1) to (A3) show display examples of the pre-reach promotion effect in the first reach front aspect, and FIGS. 8-6 (B1) to (B2) show the second reach front aspect. A display example of the pre-reach promotion effect is shown.

  In the pre-reach promotion effect in the first reach front aspect, the button promotion image 30IW01 imitating the push button 31B is displayed on the image display unit 5 and the first effective period is set (see FIG. 8-6 (A1)). When a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected in the first effective period, a serif effect is displayed for displaying the serif display 30IW02 on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-6 (A2)). In addition, when the first valid period ends without detecting the pressing operation on the push button 31B, the line effect is not performed and the change proceeds (see FIG. 8-6 (A3)).

  In the pre-reach promotion effect in the second reach front aspect, a sensor image 30IW04 that imitates an infrared sensor and a promotion character image 30IW03 that promotes an operation of holding the hand over the sensor image 30IW04 are displayed on the image display unit 5 as touch promotion images. (See FIG. 8-6 (B1)). Then, after a predetermined period of time, a dialogue effect is displayed in which the dialogue display 30IW02 is displayed on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-6 (B2)). In addition, although the sensor image 30IW04 imitating an infrared sensor is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with an infrared sensor.

  FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram of a display example in the promotion effect during reach. FIGS. 8-7 (A1) to (A5) show display examples of the reach promotion effect in the first reach mode, and FIGS. 8-7 (B1) to (B3) show the second reach mode. The example of a display of the promotion effect during reach is shown.

  In the reach promotion effect in the first reach mode, the button promotion image 30IW01 simulating the push button 31B is displayed on the image display unit 5 and the second effective period is set (see FIG. 8-7 (A1)). When the button 31B is pressed or the second effective period ends, if the big hit variation, the button promotion image 30IW01 changes to the big hit correspondence mode (light emission mode) and an effect drop effect is performed (FIG. 8-7 ( The jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-7 (A3)). In addition, if it is a deviation variation, the button promotion image 30IW01 is changed to a correspondence mode (cracking mode) (see FIG. 8-7 (A4)), and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-7 (A5)). .

  In the reach promotion effect in the second reach mode, a sensor image 30IW04 that imitates an infrared sensor and a promotion character image 30IW03 that promotes an operation of holding the hand over the sensor image 30IW04 are displayed on the image display unit 5 as touch promotion images. (See FIG. 8-7 (B1)). Then, after a predetermined period of time, the promotion image changes to the big hit correspondence mode (the promotion character image 30IW03 is not displayed and the sensor image 30IW04 is in the lighting mode) and the accessory fall effect is performed (FIG. 8-7 (B2)). (See Fig. 8-7 (B3)).

  In this feature 30IW, the touch-promoting image is displayed only in the big hit variation. However, if the gaming machine can display the touch-promoting image even in the deviation variation, after FIG. 8-7 (B1), If it is a deviation variation, the sensor image 30IW04 may be changed to a deviation corresponding mode (for example, a crack mode), and the off symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  As described above, according to the feature unit 30IW, in the gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, a detection unit (in this example, a pressing operation on the push button 31B) that can detect a player's operation ( In this example, the push sensor 35B), instruction means for executing an instruction for the player (in this example, the portion for executing steps 30IWS303, S305, S323, and S325 in the CPU 120 for effect control), and effect execution means (this In the example, the presentation control CPU 120) includes a first instruction (in this example, an instruction for pressing the push button 31B) to execute an instruction detectable by the detection means, and a first instruction. Can execute different second instructions (in this example, instructions for the operation of holding the hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5) (in this example, effect control) CPU 120 executes the first instruction by performing steps 30IWS303 and S323, and executes the second instruction by performing steps 30IWS305 and S325.) When the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, Performs an effect based on the detection result of the detection means (in this example, if the effect control CPU 120 performs step 30IWS303, the process produces a line effect by executing step 30IWS313 when the result of step 30IWS309 is Y). In addition, when step 30IWS323 is performed, when the result of step 30IWS329 is Y, step 30IWS336 is performed to execute the effect drop effect), and when the second instruction is performed by the instruction unit, detection is performed. Regardless of the detection result of the means An effect can be executed at a fixed timing (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined period of time regardless of whether or not an operation to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B when step 30IWS305 is performed. After the elapse of time, a line effect is performed by executing step 30IWS 313. When step 30IWS 325 is performed, the step is performed after a predetermined period of time regardless of whether or not an operation to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. 30 IWS 336 is executed to execute the accessory fall effect.) Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  The “detectable instruction” means that the instructed event can be detected.

  In the feature unit 30IW, the instruction for the pressing operation to the push button 31B is the first instruction, but the instruction is not limited to this as long as it is an instruction for the operation that can be detected by the detection unit. For example, an instruction for a tilting operation to the stick controller 31A or another detection means may be provided, and an instruction for an operation detectable by the other detection means (for example, an operation detectable by an infrared sensor) may be used as the first instruction. .

  In the feature unit 30IW, the instruction to hold the hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5 is the second instruction. However, the instruction is not limited to this as long as the instruction is different from the first instruction. For example, an instruction for a psychological event that cannot be detected by the detection means, such as “pray” or “put a spirit”, may be the second instruction, or “push a button while praying” or “push a lever An instruction in which some of the instructions cannot be detected, such as “close”, may be used as the second instruction.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 30IW, the instruction unit can execute a second instruction that prompts a specific operation of the player that is not detected by the gaming machine (in this example, an operation of holding a hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5). It was decided that. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced while reducing the cost and space required for the detecting means.

  Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, when the second instruction is executed by the instruction unit, the effect execution unit detects the length of time required for the specific operation after the second instruction is executed, The effect can be executed at a predetermined timing after a predetermined period shorter than the effective period in which the action of the player detected by the means is valid (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 in step 30IWS307 Is set to a timer that is longer than the time required for the operation of holding the hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5 and shorter than the effective period, and when the timer times out, the line effect or the accessory To perform a fall effect). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced while preventing a sense of incongruity.

  If the time from when the second instruction is executed until the performance is performed is shorter than the time required for the specific action, the player performs the effect before performing the specific action. Therefore, the player recognizes that the specific action has not been detected, but by performing the presentation after waiting for a time longer than the time required for the specific action, the player has time to perform the specific action. Since the production is performed after securing, the game can be shown as if the production is performed based on the player performing the specific action.

  In addition, if the time from the execution of the second instruction to the performance is too long, the performance will not be performed easily even though the player has actually performed the specific operation. Is recognized by the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the specific action is not detected by performing the presentation after waiting for a time shorter than the effective period for validating the player's action detected by the detecting means. However, it is possible to make it appear as if the player is performing a dialogue based on the player performing a specific action.

  In addition, if the gaming machine is different from the effective period for validating the player's operation detected by the detecting means and the first instruction period for performing the first instruction (for example, the period during which the button promotion image is displayed) When the second instruction is executed, an effect is produced at a predetermined timing after a predetermined period shorter than the first instruction period has elapsed since the execution of the second instruction. Even if it is feasible, it is possible to obtain the same effect (enhancing the production effect while preventing a sense of incongruity).

  Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect execution means does not execute the effect when no action of the player is detected by the detection means (in this example, the effect control The CPU 120 performs steps IWS 309 to S 314 to perform a pre-reach promotion effect and does not execute the speech effect when the first effective period ends without accepting the player's operation). Thereby, participation in a game can be promoted and a production effect can be heightened.

  In this feature 30IW, when the pre-reach promotion effect is performed in the first reach front mode, when the operation to the push button 31B is not detected, the speech effect is not executed, and the reach is performed in the first reach mode. When the promotion effect is performed, when the operation to the push button 31B is not detected, the accessory fall effect is executed. However, in the gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of promotion effects, all the promotion effects are performed. When the player's action is not detected by the detecting means, the effect may not be executed.

  Further, according to this feature 30IW, the advantage is higher when the second instruction is executed than when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means (in this example, the effect of the pre-reach promotion effect) As a mode, the second reach front mode in which the player urges the player to hold the hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5 is more reliable than the first reach mode in which the push button 31B is operated. (Refer to FIG. 8-2). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the feature unit 30IW, the second instruction is executed only in the case of a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration is such that the second instruction can be executed depending on whether it is a big hit or not, and the reliability for the big hit is greater when the second instruction is executed than when the first instruction is executed. You may comprise so that a degree may be high.

  The “advantage” is the degree of reliability for controlling the player to be in an advantageous state. In addition to the reliability for controlling the big hit, controlling the small hit, It may be the degree of reliability with respect to controlling, controlling to a high base state, or producing a highly reliable performance.

  In addition, according to the feature unit 30IW, the instruction unit executes the second instruction at a lower frequency than the first instruction (in this example, the image is more effective than the first reach front mode that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B. The selection ratio is lower in the second reach front mode that prompts the user to hold the hand over a predetermined area of the display device 5 (see FIG. 8-2). Thereby, it is possible to enhance the effect while preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable by executing the second instruction frequently.

  Further, according to this feature 30IW, the instruction means includes a first instruction that instructs contact with a predetermined member (in this example, the push button 31B) and an operation that does not contact the gaming machine (in this example, the image display device). It is possible to execute a second instruction for instructing the user to hold the hand over a predetermined area 5. Thereby, since it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the actual detection is made when the second instruction is given, it is possible to enhance the effect while preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  The “instruction to contact the predetermined member” means an instruction for at least an operation involving contact with the predetermined member, and is a concept including an instruction for a pressing operation or tilting operation on the predetermined member.

  Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the storage unit (in this example, the RAM 122 capable of storing the value P) capable of storing the execution mode of the operation for the first instruction is provided, and the instruction unit stores the execution stored in the storage unit. The second instruction is executed based on the mode (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 selects the second pre-reach mode / the second reach mode at different ratios based on the range of the value P (FIG. 8-2). The effect execution means executes the effect based on the execution mode stored in the storage means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the pre-reach promotion effect / reach at a different rate based on the range of the value P). The production mode of the medium promotion production is selected, and the dialogue production / actual material fall production is executed according to the selected production mode (see FIG. 8-2)). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In this feature section 30IW, as the “execution mode of the operation for the first instruction”, a value P indicating the frequency at which the player performs the operation on the push button 31B when the push operation on the push button 31B is prompted. Although it can be stored, other game histories may be stored. For example, history information indicating whether or not an operation has been detected when the first instruction is given is stored, and the second instruction or presentation is executed based on the history information (for example, when the first instruction is given) The higher the rate at which an action is detected, the higher the execution rate of the second instruction), or the time information from when the first instruction is issued until the action is detected is stored as an execution mode. The second instruction or effect may be executed based on the time information (for example, the shorter the time from when the first instruction is given until the operation is detected, the higher the execution ratio of the second instruction is).

  In addition, in this feature section 30IW, it is possible to store the game history (execution mode of the operation for the first instruction) from the time when the power is turned on to the present time. However, the period that can be stored is not limited to this. Absent. For example, it may store a game history for a period from a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which it is determined that a player has been changed) to the present time, or a game history (for example, the previous time when the first instruction was performed last time). It may be stored whether or not a push operation on the push button 31B is detected when the push operation on the push button 31B is prompted.

  In addition, in the feature unit 30IW, the presence / absence of execution of the promotion effect is determined and determined based on the game history, but this is not limited thereto. For example, as long as it is a gaming machine capable of displaying a plurality of types of promotion images with different display modes, the type of promotion image may be determined based on the game history. Specifically, when a push operation to the push button 31B is urged, the player can display a larger button promotion image as the ratio of the player's operation to the push button 31B is lower. It is good also as encouraging participation.

  In this feature part 30IW, when the push operation to the push button 31B is urged, the higher the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B, the higher the execution ratio of the promotion effect is. The configuration may be such that the higher the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is urged, the lower the execution ratio of the promotion effect.

  In addition, according to the feature 30IW, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the operation means (in this example, the push button 31B) is operated. The operation effect execution means (in this example, the part that executes step 30IWS200 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the operation effect (in this example, the promotion effect) that can proceed with the effect, and the operation effect When executed, a special display means (in this example, a part for executing step 30IWS323 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a special display imitating the operation means (in this example, a button promotion image) is displayed. The special display means can terminate the display of the special display based on the operation means being operated while the special display is being displayed. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A1) to (A5), when the push button 31B is operated, the display of the button promotion image is ended after the display mode of the button promotion image is changed). ) It is possible to end the display of the special display in different end modes depending on whether it is controlled to the advantageous state or not (in this example, in the variable display that is a big hit, FIG. 7 (A2), after the button-promoting image is displayed in the light emission mode, the button-promoting image is deleted and the button-promoting image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A3). In the change display that displays the notification display and is out of place, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A4), after the button promotion image is displayed in such a manner that the crack is generated, the display in FIG. 8-7 (A5) is performed. Remove the button promotion image as shown. And to end the display of the button promote image, to view the off alarm display) was decided. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

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 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
Instruction means for executing instructions to the player;
Production execution means,
The instruction means can execute a first instruction for executing an instruction detectable by the detection means and a second instruction different from the first instruction,
The production execution means
When the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, an effect is executed based on a detection result of the detection means,
When the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, an effect can be executed at a predetermined timing regardless of the detection result of the detection means.

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