JP2019201735A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a ball shooting operation handle 30 for performing a shooting operation of a game medium. A performance control CPU 120 can execute a shooting promotion performance A that prompts a shooting operation of a game medium so that a game medium flows down a second path. In the shooting promotion performance A, a handle assembly performance can be executed, and in the handle assembly performance, component images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed in an assembled manner, and a completed image ZB5 of the ball shooting operation handle 30 is displayed in which all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are used finally.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-16

Description

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

  As an example of a gaming machine, there is a pachinko gaming machine or the like capable of playing a game by firing a gaming ball in a gaming area.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, there are a first route and a second route that is different from the first route as a flow-down route that flows down the game area, and after the big hit gaming state, the game ball passes through the second route. In the case where the current state is controlled to be in an advantageous state (such as a short time state) that is more advantageous than flowing down the first path, the game ball is caused to flow down the second path before the advantageous state is started. Some of them have a promotion effect (right-handed notification) that prompts them to fire a ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-60565 A

  In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the effect is monotonous simply by encouraging the game ball to be fired so that the game ball flows down the second path in the promotion effect, so that the interest cannot be improved. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area (for example, a game area Y),
A launch operation unit (e.g., a hitting operation handle 30) for launching a game medium;
A first path (for example, the first path K1) through which the game medium launched in the gaming area can flow down, and a second path (for example, the second path K2) different from the first path;
Promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the launch operation of the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of the big hit )
With
The firing operation unit includes a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4).
The promotion effect executing means includes a first component image (for example, component image ZB1) related to the first component and a second component image (for example, component image ZB4) related to the second component in the promotion effect. And a specific component image (for example, a completed image ZB5) using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a handle The part which can display the completion image ZB5 of the hitting operation handle 30 in which all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are finally used by displaying the component images ZB1 to ZB4 in an assembly manner in the assembly effect. -16 (A) to (E))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately focus on the launch operation unit, so that interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area (for example, a game area Y),
A launch operation unit (e.g., a hitting operation handle 30) for launching a game medium;
A first path (for example, the first path K1) through which the game medium launched in the gaming area can flow down, and a second path (for example, the second path K2) different from the first path;
Promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the launch operation of the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of the big hit )
With
The firing operation unit includes a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4).
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means can sequentially display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). In the steering wheel assembly effect, the part images ZB1 to ZB4 are sequentially displayed in a manner to be assembled (see FIGS. 8-16 (A) to (E)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately focus on the launch operation unit, so that interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The plurality of parts include third parts (for example, wiring C and connector CN and touch ring 728 of the handle base 720, handle parts (not shown), electronic parts such as a single switch 725),
The promotion effect execution means does not display the third part image related to the third component in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the part B1 (handle base 720) in the handle assembly effect). The component image ZB1 omits display of electronic component images corresponding to electronic components such as the wiring C, the connector CN and the touch ring 728, the handle sensor (not shown), the single switch 725, and the like that the actual handle base 720 has ( (Do not display) part.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the first component and the second component from being damaged by the third component.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 3,
The second part (for example, part B4) is a characteristic part than the first part (for example, part B1),
The promotion effect execution means displays the second part image after the first component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is more characteristic than the components B1 to B3 in the handle assembly effect). (The part which displays the component image ZB4 corresponding to the component B4 in a form assembled after the component images ZB1 to ZB3.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this characteristic, an impact can be given and the production effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) is a model-specific part (for example, game information unique (specific) to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, number of winning balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name)). ) Etc.) are displayed, obstructions such as obstacle nails and windmills, movable bodies for production, decoration parts, etc.)
The promotion effect executing means may display a game area image related to the game area in the promotion effect, and when displaying the game area image, omit at least a part of the model specific part. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2 and the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame in the route assembly effect and the handle assembly effect. When displaying, the part that omits at least part of the model-specific part and displays it.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the same promotion effect can be executed among a plurality of types of models.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 5,
It is possible to execute a special promotion effect that prompts the game medium to flow so that the game medium flows down the first route (for example, the effect control CPU 120 receives a left-handed notification based on the completion of the time-short state). (See FIG. 8-15 (F)),
The first part image and the second part image are not displayed in the special promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) based on the completion of the time-short state). (See Figure 8-15 (F)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this characteristic, it can suppress becoming troublesome.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 6,
The promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect in a manner of assembling (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes a plurality of hitting operation handles 30. The part which can perform the handle assembly effect displayed in the aspect which assembles the part images ZB1 to ZB4 corresponding to each of the four parts B1 to B4 among the parts.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 8 is the gaming machine described in means 7,
In the manufacturing process of the gaming machine, the first part and the second part are assembled to other parts by a predetermined procedure,
The promotion effect execution means displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner different from the predetermined procedure in the promotion effect (for example, the component image ZB1 in the handle assembly effect). The assembly order of ZB4 is the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process described with reference to FIG. 8-3, in order to provide an easy-to-understand indication that the hitting operation handle 30 is assembled to the player. Are in a different order.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 9 is the gaming machine according to means 7 or 8,
The promotion effect executing means causes the operation component image corresponding to the launch operation unit to fire a game medium after displaying the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling in the promotion effect. (For example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L), the ball striking operation handle is displayed. (A part for performing a right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) by displaying a handle image Z17 and a right arrow image Z18 indicating that 30 is rotated to the right.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine 1 used by the characteristic part 063SG. (A) is a perspective view showing an operation unit, (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the operation unit. (A) is a perspective view showing a hitting ball operating handle, (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the hitting ball operating handle. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing shown about a variable display result and a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process process of the characteristic part 063SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process of the characteristic part 063SG. (A) is a figure which shows the operation target determination ratio in an operation promotion effect, (B) is a figure which shows the assembly effect pattern determination ratio, (C) is a figure which shows the content of the assembly effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(D) is a figure explaining an example of the flow from the start of the variable display of a decoration symbol until a super reach production is started. (E)-(K) is a figure explaining an example of the controller assembly production based on production pattern A or C. FIG. (L)-(T) is a figure explaining an example of the controller assembly production based on production pattern B or D. FIG. (U)-(Z) is a figure explaining an example of the operation promotion effect. It is a timing chart explaining an example of the production in the big hit gaming state. It is a figure explaining the flow of the production until it is controlled by the normal game state via the short time state from the start of the big hit game state. (A)-(E) is a figure explaining the flow of the handle assembly production in launching operation promotion production A, and (F) is a figure showing right-handed information. (A)-(E) is a figure explaining the flow of the handle assembly production in launching operation promotion production A, and (F) is a figure showing right-handed information. (G)-(K) is a figure explaining the flow of the flow-down effect of the game ball in launch operation promotion effect B, (L) is a figure which shows right-handed alert | report. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the assembly production in the modification 1 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(E) is a figure which shows the super reach effect in the modification 2 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the handle assembly effect in the modification 3 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the path | route assembly effect in the modification 4 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A) is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a movable body, (B) is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of a movable body. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation promotion effect as the modification 5. FIG. (D)-(G) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation promotion effect as the modification 5. FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same mode 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 performance 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 the high probability state or the 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, etc., 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. If the output signal from the clear switch is on, initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes a 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 the status of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102, an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal, the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". 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 end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis 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 a symbol is stopped in response to an operation of a stop button by a slot machine, when the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding the feature part 063SG)
Next, the characteristic part 063SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a place described as “step S1” is abbreviated as “S1” or “063SGS1”, “normal reach” is abbreviated as “N reach”, “Super reach” is sometimes abbreviated as “S reach” or “SP reach”. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to configurations having the same functions as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description, or different in form and arrangement position, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the front side of FIG. 8-1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the top, bottom, left and right when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. The direction will be described as a reference. Note that the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Game area)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the feature part 063SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view showing the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the feature part 063SG. FIG. 8B is a perspective view illustrating the operation unit, and FIG. 8B is an exploded perspective view illustrating the structure of the operation unit. 8A is a perspective view showing a hitting ball operating handle, and FIG. 8B is an exploded perspective view showing a structure of the hitting ball operating handle.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the gaming area Y of the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the feature part 063SG of the present embodiment, the first path K1 of the downflow paths through which the game balls flow down is viewed from the front. A second path K2, which is provided mainly in the left side area of the center decorative frame 5c surrounding the image display device 5 and from which the game ball flows down, is different from the first path K1 when viewed from the front. It is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the center decorative frame 5c surrounding the display device 5.

  Driving a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path K1 is called left-handed. Driving a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path K2 is called right-handed. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area Y. In addition, the second path K2 may be called a right-handed path because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area Y. The first route K1 and the second route K2 may be configured by different routes, or may be a route that is partially shared. For example, the left game area and the right game area may be divided by the end face of the image display device 5 in the game area Y, the arrangement of obstacle nails, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first path K1 is guided so as to enter the winning ball apparatus 6A, while the game ball flowing down the second path K2 includes the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball apparatus. 6B and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are guided so as to be able to enter. The game ball flowing down the second path K2 may be allowed to enter the winning ball device 6A.

  An operable movable body 32 is provided above the display area of the image display device 5. The movable body 32 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between an origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 and an effect position located substantially in the center of the display area of the image display device 5 ( The effect control CPU 120 can move the movable body 32 from the origin position to the effect position at a predetermined timing during the variable display period or during the big hit gaming state (see FIG. 8-19 (A)).

(Operation unit 600)
As illustrated in FIG. 8B, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are integrally configured as an operation unit 600. As shown in FIG. 8B, the stick controller 31A includes a base body 601 mainly made of a metal material, gripping members 602L and 602R that cover the base body 601 from the left and right sides, and the front surfaces of the gripping members 602L and 602R. It mainly includes a lens cover 603 attached to the side, a back base 604 disposed on the back side of the base body 601, and a push button 31B attached to the upper part of the integrated gripping members 602L and 602R.

  The base body 601 includes a base portion 601A and a turning portion 601C that can turn around a turning shaft 601B that faces the base portion 601A in the left-right direction. The back base 604 is provided with a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2), and the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2) built in the push button 31B are connected to the effect control board 12. Wiring C, connector CN, and the like are provided.

  The operation unit 600 is manufactured at the time of manufacture, for example: 1. The rear base 604 is assembled to the base body 601. 2. Assembling the gripping members 602L and 602R to the rotating portion 601C; 3. A lens cover 603 is assembled on the front surface of the gripping members 602L and 602R. The push buttons 31B are assembled to the upper portions of the gripping members 602L and 602R, and the assembly is performed in steps 1 to 4. In addition, an assembly | attachment process is arbitrary and you may assemble | attach by processes other than the above. Moreover, it has the process of actually assembling more members than the above.

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, the base body 601 is referred to as a part A1, the back base 604 as a part A2, the lens cover 603 as a part A3, the push button 31B as a part A4, and the gripping members 602L and 602R as a part A5. Sometimes. Further, among these parts A1 to A5, the part A5 (gripping members 602L and 602R) will be described as a characteristic part than the other parts A1 to A4. The “characteristic part” is a part that is most easily recognized (specified) by the player to be a part constituting the stick controller 31A that constitutes a part of the operation unit 600.

  Specifically, the part A5 (gripping members 602L, 602R) A member that is operated (gripped) by a player; A shape that is easy to recall that it is a gripping part; Larger than the other parts A1 to A4 (the exclusive area for the entire operation unit 600 is large); Since this part satisfies at least one condition (for example, conditions A, B, C, D, etc.) among the parts that are arranged in a conspicuous position for the player, this feature unit 063SG has a stick controller. A characteristic part of the 31A parts will be described as a part A5 (gripping members 602L and 602R).

  As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), the stick controller 31A configured as described above is configured such that the gripping unit configured by the gripping members 602L and 602R and the lens cover 603 is gripped and pulled toward the near side. An operation by the player is detected by the sensor unit 35A.

(Hitball operation handle 30)
As shown in FIG. 8C, the hitting operation handle 30 is configured by a handle base 720 attached to the gaming machine frame 3 by screws (not shown) and various members attached to the front side of the handle base 720. . As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the handle base 720 includes a cylindrical portion 720a and a dish-shaped flange portion 720b whose diameter is increased from the front end portion of the cylindrical portion 720a. An insertion passage 721 through which the handle shaft 726 is inserted from the front side through the handle collar 727 is formed in the center of the cylindrical portion 720a so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction. Fixing bosses 722 and 723 for fixing the handle cover 735 protrude from the upper and lower portions of the flange portion 720b. Note that the handle shaft 726 has its front and rear positions determined with respect to the insertion path 721 by an E ring 726a that is mounted on the outer periphery.

  On the left side of the front surface of the flange portion 720b, a one-shot switch lever 724 having an operation portion 724b that is operated when firing game balls one by one is provided. A screw 724a is disposed so that the operation portion 724b is disposed outside the flange portion 720b. The single switch 725 for detecting the single switch lever 724 is attached by a screw 725a in the vicinity of the single switch lever 724.

  An annular touch ring 728 is attached to the front surface side of the flange portion 720b in a non-rotatable manner with a screw 728a, and an annular touch attachment plate 729 is attached to the front surface of the touch ring 728 with a screw 729a. Is fixed to the handle base 720. On the front side of the touch mounting plate 729, a handle ring 730 that is rotated by a player is assembled so as to be rotatable relative to the touch mounting plate 729. The touch ring 728, the handle sensor (not shown), and the single switch 725 are connected to the main board 11 via the payout control board (not shown) by the wiring C, the connector CN, and the like.

  The handle ring 730 is formed with a fitting hole 732 into which the tip of the handle shaft 726 is fitted so as not to rotate relative to the center of the handle ring 730, and an arc-shaped insertion groove through which the fixing boss 722 is inserted. An arcuate insertion groove 733b is formed through which 733a and the fixing boss 723 are inserted, and the fixing boss 722 is inserted into the insertion groove 733a and the fixing boss 723 is inserted into the insertion groove 733b. It is disposed on the front surface of the plate 729.

  The handle cover 735 disposed on the front side of the handle ring 730 has a decoration (not shown) such as a pattern, a mark, a character, a title, a manufacturer's logo, etc. specific to the model. It is fixed to the fixing bosses 722 and 723 by a screw 731a inserted into the fixing boss 722 and a screw 731b inserted into the fixing boss 723a from the back side of the flange portion 720b. Therefore, the handle ring 730 is mounted so as to be rotatable within a rotation range of about 90 degrees with respect to the touch attachment plate 729 around the handle shaft 726 facing in the front-rear direction. Further, the handle ring 730 is always biased in the counterclockwise direction by a handle spring 734 interposed between the handle cover 735 and the handle ring 730.

  The hitting operation handle 30 is manufactured at the time of manufacture, for example: 1. Install the touch ring 728 to the handle base 720. 2. Install the touch mounting plate 729; 3. A handle ring 730 with an integrated handle shaft 726 is assembled. It is configured by assembling in a process of 1-4 such as assembling the handle cover 735. In addition, an assembly | attachment process is arbitrary and you may assemble | attach by processes other than the above. Moreover, it has the process of actually assembling more members than the above.

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, the handle base 720 and the touch ring 728 are the component B1, the touch mounting plate 729 is the component B2, the handle ring 730 is the component B3, and the handle cover 735 in which the handle shaft 726 is integrated is the component B4. It may be referred to and described. Further, among these parts B1 to B4, the part B4 (the handle cover 735 in which the handle shaft 726 is integrated) will be described as a characteristic part than the other parts B1 to B4. The “characteristic part” is a part that the player can most easily recognize (specify) that it is a part that constitutes a part of the hitting operation handle 30.

  Specifically, the part B4 (handle cover 735) is made of A.M. B. a member operated by a player; A shape that is easy to recall that it is an operation unit; Larger than the other parts B1 to B4 (the exclusive area for the entire hitting ball operating handle 30 is large); In this embodiment, the component of the hitting operation handle 30 is a component that satisfies at least one condition (for example, the conditions C and D in this case) among the components that are arranged in a conspicuous position for the player. Of these, a characteristic part will be described as a part B4 (handle cover 735).

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), in the hitting ball operating handle 30 configured as described above, the handle shaft 726 rotates by rotating the handle ring 730 clockwise against the urging force of the handle spring 734, By transmitting the rotation amount to a launching device (not shown), the game ball set at the launch position is launched (fired) with a force corresponding to the rotation amount.

  In the feature unit 063SG, a big hit type determination table is stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol for which variable display (variable display) was performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first 2 Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special game, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, “ It is assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types such as “probable big hit B”.

  The types of jackpots include “probability big hit A” and “probability big hit B” in which high-accuracy control and short-time control are executed after the big hit gaming state is finished, and after the big hit gaming state is finished. Is set to “non-probable big hit” in which only the short-time control is executed to shift to the low-accuracy base state.

  The big hit gaming state by “probable big hit A” is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state by “probable big hit B” is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. . The big hit gaming state by “non-probable big hit” is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. . Therefore, “probability variation big hit A” may be called 10 round (10R) probability variation big hit, and “probability big hit B” may be called 5 round (5R) probability variation big hit. Note that the probability variation control and the time reduction control are not executed during any of the big hit types of big hit games.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) a special figure game or a predetermined number of special figure games. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before being played.

  Also, in the setting example of the big hit type determination table, “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “non-changeable big bill A” depends on whether the special figure variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of the judgment value to the big hit type of “probable big hit” is different. That is, when the special figure variably displayed is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (for example, a value in the range of “71” to “100”) is “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. When the special figure variably displayed is the second special figure while being assigned to the big hit type, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the normal open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of the big hit state with few prize balls obtained and prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating. It is like that.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table, the assignment of the determination value to the big hit type of “non-probable change” is the same regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, Therefore, the probability of being a non-probable jackpot and the probability of being a jackpot of probable change is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is the same regardless of whether it exists.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the judgment value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The assignment of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether it is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the special figure game of the second special figure Is set so as to be determined more easily than in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure. That is, the second special figure game is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure game.

  Even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from that of the special figure game of the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, a smaller judgment value may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” than in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the game is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure, the type of jackpot may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  As described above, in this feature portion 063SG, in the normal state (low base state) that is not the short-time state (high base state), even if the game ball flows down the second path K2 by right-handed, the game ball enters the second start winning opening. Since it is difficult for the player to enter, it is advantageous for the player to win the game ball at the first start winning opening by left-handed, while in the short-time state (high base state) or the big hit game state, the game ball is If the second path K2 flows down, the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening and the big winning opening, which is more advantageous to the player than winning the game ball in the first starting winning opening by left-handed.

  FIG. 8D illustrates a variation pattern in the feature portion 063SG. In this feature part 063SG, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach lose variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this feature 063SG, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4, the special map variable display time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is performed in the feature unit 063SG is shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach change patterns. Is set. In addition, regarding the special figure variable display time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the feature unit 063SG is executed, the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed. In this case, the special figure variable display time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the feature unit 063SG, as described above, since the variable display result is set to be a “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach are set. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variable display time is, the higher the degree of expectation for “big hit” is.

  In addition, in the feature unit 063SG, as will be described later, the variation pattern type is determined in advance such as the non-reach type, the normal reach type, the super reach type, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The variation pattern type is first determined from the random value of the first and then executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type It may be determined that the variation pattern.

  FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in the feature unit 063SG. In this feature part 063SG, the variation pattern to be selected is varied in accordance with the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved memories.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5, when the variable display result is an uncertain variation big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the big hit variation pattern determination table A is used to change the variation pattern. Is determined from PB1-1 (a variation pattern per normal reach jackpot) and PB1-2 (a variation pattern per super reach jackpot). When the variable display result is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected, and the variation pattern is changed to PB1-1 (normal reach big hit based on the big hit variation pattern determination table A). Fluctuation pattern) and PB1-2 (variation pattern per super reach big hit).

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, the big hit variation pattern determination table A and the big hit variation pattern determination table B have different numbers of determination values assigned to PB1-1 and PB1-2. Specifically, in the big hit variation pattern determination table A, 498 determination values are assigned to PB1-1, and 497 determination values are assigned to PB1-2. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern determination table B, 250 determination values are assigned to PB1-1 and 747 determination values are assigned to PB1-2. That is, in the feature unit 063SG, when the variable display result is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, the variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the non-probability variation big hit. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the variation pattern in the variable display.

  Further, when the variable display result is “losing” in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is two or less, the variation pattern determination table A for losing is selected, Using the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern is determined from PA1-1 (non-reach loss variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach loss variation pattern), and PA2-2 (super reach loss variation pattern).

  Further, when the variable display result is “losing” in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 3, the variation pattern determination table B for losing is selected, and the losing is determined. The variation pattern determination table B is used to determine a variation pattern from PA1-2 (non-reach loss shortening variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach loss variation pattern), and PA2-2 (super reach loss variation pattern).

  In addition, when the variable display result is “losing” in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of storages of the variable special figure is four, the changing variation pattern determination table C is selected, and the loss The variation pattern determination table C is used to determine the variation pattern from PA1-3 (short reach variation pattern for non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern for normal reach loss), and PA2-2 (variation pattern for super reach loss).

  When the variable display result is “losing” in the time-short state (high base state), the variation pattern determination table D for loss is selected, and the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern determination table D for loss as PA1-4. It is determined from (short reach shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (normal reach loss change pattern), and PA2-2 (super reach loss change pattern).

  That is, when the variable display result is “losing” in the feature part 063SG, the special figure is based on the fact that the number of pending storages of the variable special figure is three, four, or the like, or is in a short-time state. Since the variable display is performed at a shorter variation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) that is shorter than the normal non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), While preventing the game from being delayed, it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result is a big hit.

  FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S76) shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the launch operation promotion effect process of 063SGS162 after the pre-reading notice setting process of 063SGS161, and then performs any one of processes 063SGS170 to 063SGS175 according to the value of the effect process flag. I do. In this feature portion 063SG, the small hitting effect process of S174 and the small hitting end effect process of S175 shown in FIG. 7 are omitted, and the big hit effect process of S176 and the ending effect process of S177 are respectively changed to 063SGS174 and 063SGS175. Move up. The details of the launch operation promotion effect process will be described later.

  FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set (063 SGS271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (063SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 063SG194A The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (063 SGS272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

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

  Further, when the first variation start command reception flag is not set in 063SGS271 (063SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (063SGS273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (063SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (063SGS273; Y), the start is started. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” in the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 063SG194A at the time of winning are increased by one buffer number. (063SGS274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

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

  After execution of 063SGS272 or 063SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (063SGS275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (063SGS276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. To do.

  In the feature unit 063SG, when the received variable display result specifying command is the second variable display result specifying command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the stop symbol is “7”. ”To determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbol). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd numbers other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, displays the decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, it is a decorative symbol in which three symbols are irregular as a stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eye (Lose pattern) is determined.

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

  After the process of 063SGS276, in 063SGS277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern is an SP reach fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. When the variation pattern is not the SP reach variation pattern, an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is selected (063 SGS279).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in 063SGS277 that the variation pattern is the SP reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 performs an operation promotion effect pattern determination process for determining the operation promotion effect type (063SGS278). Here, the operation promotion effect will be described.

(Operation promotion production)
In the feature section 063SG, when the super reach variation pattern PA2-2 or PB1-2 is determined in the variation pattern setting process of S111 shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 120 executes the super reach effect during variable display. In addition, at a predetermined timing during the execution of the super reach effect, an operation promotion effect that promotes the player to operate either the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and if there is an operation, a variable display result is displayed. It has come to inform.

  In the following, the flow from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the super reach effect will be described. FIGS. 8A to 10D are diagrams illustrating an example of a flow from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the start of super reach production. FIGS. 8-11 is a figure explaining an example of the controller assembly production based on production pattern A or C in (E) to (K). FIGS. 8-12 is a figure explaining an example of the controller assembly production based on production pattern B or D, (L)-(T). FIGS. 8-13 is a figure explaining an example of an operation promotion effect (U)-(Z).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), and then changes the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B). After the display mode is set to the predetermined reach mode, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), the super reach production is started with the development of the super reach. In this feature part 063SG, a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character confront each other is executed as a super reach effect. In this feature part 063SG, a battle effect is executed as a super reach effect, but effects other than the battle effect may be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes an operation promotion effect that promotes the player to operate either the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the battle effect. As shown in FIG. 8-13 (U), the operation promotion effect is displayed on the image display device 5 by displaying a controller image Z1 imitating the stick controller 31A and a character image Z2 “Close!” As shown in (V), the image display device 5 displays the push button image Z3 imitating the push button 31B and the character image Z4 “press!”. It should be noted that the speakers 8L and 8R may output sounds such as “Close!” And “Press!”, Sound effects, and the like.

  Next, the timing when the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B is input within the effective operation period of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, that is, the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player is detected. The result of the battle effect is notified at the timing when the operation effective period has passed without input of the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B. For example, if the variable display result is a big hit, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (W) (X), it is notified that the teammate character has won the enemy character and the variable display result is a big hit, while the variable display result is variable. When the display result is lost, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (Y) and (Z), it is notified that the variable display result is lost if the display is lost.

  In addition, when the variable display result is a big hit, after notifying that the battle effect has been lost, a relief effect may be executed to notify that the variable display result is a big hit.

(Controller assembly effect)
Further, in the feature section 063SG, the effect control CPU 120 performs the controller image Z1 or push that imitates the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 8-13 (U) or FIG. 8-13 (V) in the operation promotion effect. The controller assembly effect for assembling the stick controller 31A can be executed before the push button image Z3 simulating the button 31B is displayed, that is, before the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B becomes effective. If the assembly is successful (completed), a controller image Z1 that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed. If the assembly fails (not complete), the push button image Z3 that prompts the operation of the push button 31B. Is displayed.

  As described with reference to FIG. 8B, the stick controller 31A includes a plurality of parts (members), and the controller assembly effect corresponds to each of the five parts A1 to A5 among the plurality of parts. It is an effect that displays the parts images ZA1 to ZA5 in an assembling manner in order, and as shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), it is possible to execute any of the four effect patterns A to D having different assembly orders and assembly results. It is said that.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (E) to (J), the effect pattern A displays the component image ZA1 corresponding to the component A1, and then the component image corresponding to the component A5 in the component image ZA1. ZA5 is displayed in an assembled manner, a component image ZA2 corresponding to the component A2 is displayed in the component image ZA1, and a component image ZA3 corresponding to the component A3 is displayed in the component image ZA1. Then, by displaying the component image ZA1 in a form in which the component image ZA4 corresponding to the component A4 is assembled, all the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are finally used and the completed image ZA6 is completed. That is, it is a pattern in which assembly is successful (completed).

  In the effect pattern B, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (L) to (S), after the component image ZA1 corresponding to the component A1 is displayed, the component image ZA2 corresponding to the component A2 is assembled to the component image ZA1. Is displayed in a manner in which the component image ZA3 corresponding to the component A3 is assembled to the component image ZA1, and is displayed in a manner in which the component image ZA4 corresponding to the component A4 is assembled in the component image ZA1. By displaying the component image ZA5 corresponding to the component A5 in the form of assembling, a final image ZA6 in which all the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are finally used and the assembly is completed is displayed, that is, the assembly is successful. (Completed) pattern.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-11 (E) to (I) and (K), the production pattern C has the same assembly order of the parts as the production pattern A, but the part image ZA1 corresponds to the part A4. After the image ZA4 is displayed in the form of assembling, an unfinished image ZA7 in which all the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are not used and the assembly is not completed is displayed. That is, the assembly fails (not completed) It is.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (L) to (R), (T), the production pattern D has the same assembly order of the parts as the production pattern B, but the part image ZA1 corresponds to the part A5. After the image ZA5 is displayed in the form of assembling, an unfinished image ZA7 in which all the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are not used and the assembly is not completed is displayed. That is, the assembly fails (not completed) It is.

  In addition, the assembly order of the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in the production patterns A to D is all shown in FIG. 8-2 in order to provide an easy-to-understand production display that the stick controller 31A is assembled to the player. Because the order is different from the actual assembly order in the described manufacturing process, it is possible to enhance the production effect. The assembly order of the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in the production patterns A to D may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

  Further, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are images that do not include some of the plurality of components (members) constituting the stick controller 31A. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, the component image ZA2 corresponding to the component A2 (rear base 604) includes the wiring C, the connector CN, the controller sensor unit 35A, and the push that the actual rear base 604 has. Since the display of the component images corresponding to the electronic components such as the sensor 35B is omitted (not displayed), the appearance of the component images ZA1 to ZA5 is impaired by the electronic component images corresponding to the electronic components such as the wiring C and the connector CN. This can be suppressed. The display of components other than electronic components may be omitted.

  In addition, in the effect pattern B, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are displayed in an assembling manner in order, and are more characteristic than the components A1 to A4 as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (Q) (R) (S). By displaying the component image ZA5 corresponding to the component A5 in a form that is assembled after the component images ZA1 to ZA4, the stick controller 31A can be suitably focused and the stick controller 31A is most recognized. Since the easy-to-use component image ZA5 is displayed last, it can be difficult to predict what will be assembled until the end, so the interest is improved.

  Furthermore, the component image ZA5 is displayed in a mode in which the player has higher visibility than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4. Specifically, the mode in which the player has higher visibility than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4 is a mode in which the component image ZA5 is assembled to the component image ZA1, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (Q), for example. The component image ZA5 is displayed in an enlarged manner, the effect image is displayed around the component image ZA5 to highlight the component image ZA5, or moved from the periphery of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the center. For example, the player can easily identify the component than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4. And by displaying in this way, the production effect can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the controller assembly effect is a combination of effect patterns A and B for displaying the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in the form of assembling the component image ZA1 and the component image ZA5. When the effect patterns A and B including the effect patterns C and D that do not display the completed controller image Z1 and the eventual display of the completed controller image Z1 are determined, It becomes a big hit at a higher rate than the production patterns C and D that do not display the finally completed controller image Z1. Therefore, since the player can expect the assembly production to be successful (completed), the interest is improved.

  Further, even when the variable display result is a big hit, the push button 31B may be determined as an operation target, or the production patterns A and C in which the component A4 which is a characteristic component is not assembled last are selected. In some cases, the production patterns C and D that are not completed due to assembly failure may be selected, so that the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be maintained regardless of which production pattern is selected. it can.

  Moreover, in this feature part 063SG, although the form which selects either from the production patterns AD as an effect pattern of a controller assembly production was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The number of parts, One of a plurality of effect patterns including other effect patterns having different component types, parts assembly order, and the like may be selectable.

  In the operation promotion effect pattern determination process of 063SGS278 in FIG. 8-7, the effect control CPU 120 determines which operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is valid based on the variable display result, and executes the controller assembly effect. In the presence / absence and execution, which of the effect patterns A to D is to be executed is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the effect control CPU 120 operates the operation unit (operation to enable the operation when the variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern (when the variable display result is a big hit). As a target), the stick controller 31A is determined at a rate of 80%, and the push button 31B is determined at a rate of 20%. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is a loss variation pattern (when the variable display result is loss), the stick controller 31A is determined at a rate of 20% as an operation unit (operation target) that enables the operation, and the push button 31B is selected. Is determined at a rate of 80%. As described above, when the operation of the stick controller 31A becomes valid at the end of the battle effect, the stick controller 31A has a larger hit reliability than the push button 31B because the hit is at a higher rate than the operation of the push button 31B becomes effective. High degree. The determination ratio is arbitrary and can be variously changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), when the operation control CPU 120 determines the operation target to be the stick controller 31A, it determines non-execution of the controller assembly effect at a rate of 5%, and sets the effect pattern A. The effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 25%, the effect pattern B is determined at a rate of 60%, and the effect patterns C and D are determined at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, when the operation target is determined to be the push button 31B, the non-execution of the controller assembly effect is determined at a rate of 20%, the effect patterns A and B are determined at a rate of 5%, and the effect pattern C is 50%. The production pattern D is decided at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, when the operation target is determined to be the stick controller 31A, the controller assembly effect is executed at a higher rate than the controller assembly effect is not executed, and the production patterns A and B that are successfully assembled fail to assemble. On the other hand, when the operation target is determined to be the push button 31B, the controller assembly effect is not executed at a higher rate than when the operation target is determined to be the stick controller 31A. In addition, even when the execution of the controller assembly effect is determined, the effect patterns C and D that fail to be assembled are determined at a higher rate than the effect patterns A and B that succeed in the assembly.

  Therefore, if the controller assembly effect is executed and the assembly is successful, a big hit is made at a higher rate than when the controller assembly effect is not executed or when the assembly fails. Further, when the controller assembly effect is not executed, the loss occurs at a higher rate than when the assembly is successful. That is, the production patterns A and B that succeed in assembling have a higher hit reliability than the production patterns C and D that fail in assembling. In addition, the production pattern B that succeeds in assembly has a higher jackpot reliability than the production pattern A that succeeds in assembly, and the production pattern C that fails to assemble has lower jackpot reliability than the production pattern D that fails in assembly. Therefore, the big hit reliability is set to be higher in the order of the production pattern B, the production pattern A, the production pattern D, and the production pattern C. The determination ratio is arbitrary and can be variously changed.

  As described above, the production control CPU 120 selects the stick controller 31A as the operation target at a higher rate than the push button 31B when the variable display result is a big hit, and performs the assembly when the operation target is the stick controller 31A. Since the production patterns A and B that succeed in the selection are selected at a higher rate than the production patterns C and D that fail in the assembly, if the operation of the stick controller 31A becomes effective after the controller assembly production is successful, the big hit is achieved. .

  Further, in the operation promotion effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V), the operation promotion notification is made by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 at the start timing of the operation effective period. In addition to performing the operation promotion notification, that is, before performing the operation effective period, by performing the controller assembly effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the stick controller 31A for performing the operation. Therefore, it is possible to notify in advance that the operation effective period is started to a player who has little experience in gaming. Further, the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V) is not displayed over a predetermined period, but the start timing of the operation effective period is determined using the controller assembly effect. Since it becomes possible to make it conscious, an interest can be improved suitably.

  If it is determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process that the controller assembly effect is not executed, the controller assembly effect is not started at the start timing of the controller assembly effect, and thereafter, FIG. 8-13 (U) and FIG. Displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 as shown in FIG.

  Moreover, in this feature part 063SG, although the non-execution of the controller assembly effect may be determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process, the present invention is not limited to this, and the component images ZA1 to ZA1. Although ZA5 is displayed, it is possible to select an effect pattern that does not display the mode of assembling these component images ZA1 to ZA5, that is, displays the mode of not assembling.

  In addition, after displaying the button part images corresponding to the parts constituting the push button 31B, after the push button assembly effect for displaying these button part images in the form of assembling is started, the push is performed before or after the assembly is completed. You may have the production pattern which fails to assemble by displaying in the aspect which decomposes | disassembles button image Z3.

  Furthermore, after displaying the push button image Z3 in a disassembling manner, the controller assembly effect may be started and the assembly may be successfully performed to display the controller image Z1.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (J) and 8-12 (S), after displaying the mode of assembling the last part images ZA4 and ZA5, the assembled controller image Z1 is used for a gaming machine. You may perform the display of the aspect assembled | attached to the glass door frame etc. of the frame 3. FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 8-7, after determining the effect mode of the operation promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the content determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process. (063SGS280). Next, after executing the process of 063SGS279 or 063SGS280, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (063SGS281).

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

  Next, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (image display as a production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (063 SGS282). 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 embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command on a one-to-one basis. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (063 SGS283). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (063 SGS284). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (063 SGS285).

  FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart of the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer by 1 (063SGS301, 063SGS302, 063SGS303). The effect control CPU 120 has either a notice effect start wait timer set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a notice effect executing flag is set (the notice effect is being executed). In some cases, the notice effect processing may be executed.

  In 063SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (063 SGS307). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (063 SGS308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next (063 SGS309a). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the rendering device (for rendering) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) The control of the component is executed (063SGS309b).

  Next, if the execution of the operation promotion effect is determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process of 063SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 promotes the operation based on the determined assembly effect pattern at the execution timing of the operation promotion effect. Processing to execute the effect is performed (063 SGS310).

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer has expired (063 SGS311). When the variable display control timer has timed out (063 SGS311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (displayed 30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of a screen to be created) and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (063 SGS312). In this manner, variable display control of decorative symbols is realized in the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. As such, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the variation of the decorative design. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the variable display control timer (063 SGS313).

  If the variable display control timer has not timed out (063SGS311; N), after executing 063SGS313, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (063SGS314). If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S173) (063 SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (063 SGS315; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is awaited per special figure. It is updated to a value corresponding to (Step S173) (063 SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, it will shift to control to stop fluctuation when it receives a symbol confirmation designation command.For example, a fluctuation pattern designation command showing a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards Even when a regular variable display time has elapsed (when a special symbol variable display ends), the decorative symbol variable display can be terminated.

  In the process table used for variable display control of decorative symbols, process data during variable display of decorative symbols is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the decorative symbol variable display time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out in the process of 063SGS306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the variable display control of the decorative symbols based on the process table is not performed. finish.

(Launching operation promotion effect)
The effect control CPU 120 launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path K2 when the big hit game state or the short time state is started in the launch operation promotion effect process of 063SGS162 shown in FIG. 8-6. The launch operation promotion effect A and the launch operation promotion effect B are urged to be performed. In addition, when the short-time state is ended and the normal game state (low probability low base state) is controlled, a left-handed notification that prompts the game ball to fire so that the game ball flows down the first path K1 is issued. Execute.

  An example of the effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the big hit gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15. FIG. 8-14 is a timing chart for explaining an example of the effect in the big hit gaming state. FIG. 8-15 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects from the start of the big hit gaming state to the normal gaming state being controlled via the short time state.

  As shown in FIG. 8-14, when the display result of the variable display becomes a big hit (for example, non-probable big hit) in the normal gaming state (or short time state) (see FIG. 8-15 (A)), for effect control The CPU 120 starts a jackpot start effect (fanfare effect) at the timing Ta0 when receiving the effect control command for starting the jackpot gaming state in the special chart waiting process of 063SGS173 shown in FIG. 8-6. In the fanfare period (execution period of the big hit release pre-processing) from the timing Ta0 at which the production control command is received to the timing Ta2 at which the round game is started, first, after executing the big hit start effect indicating that the big hit has occurred, At a timing Ta1 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start effect was started, a firing operation promotion effect A that prompts the game ball to fire so as to flow down the second path K2 is started (see FIG. 8-16). ).

  In the firing operation promotion effect A, a right-handed notification that a right-handed operation is performed from the timing Ta2 at which the handle assembly effect is ended to the timing Ta3 at which the round game is started after the handle assembly effect to be described later is executed. I do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a big hit effect (in-round effect) during the round game period (execution period of the big hit release process) from the timing Ta2 when the fanfare period ends to the timing Ta4 when the round game ends ( (See FIG. 8-15 (B)). In the ending period from the timing Ta4 when the round gaming period ends to the timing Ta7 when the big hit gaming state ends (execution period after the big hit release process), first, the big hit ends and a short time state (chance time) is entered. After executing the big hit end effect indicating the effect (see FIG. 8-15 (C)), the game ball flows down the second path K2 at a timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the round effect. A launch operation promotion effect B that prompts the player to launch a game ball is started (see FIGS. 8-17 and 8-18).

  In the firing operation promotion effect B, a right-handed notification that a right-handed operation is performed after the route assembly effect described later is executed until the timing Ta7 at which the jackpot gaming state ends after the route assembly effect is finished. I do.

  In addition, the short-time state (low-accuracy base) from timing Ta7 when the big hit gaming state is ended and controlled to the low-accuracy base state until timing Ta8 at which variable display is executed 100 times without occurrence of a new big hit. State), an effect image Z10 corresponding to the short-time state, a variable display image Z11 of a decorative pattern, a remaining variation count image Z12 in the short-time state, and a notification image Z13 including “right-handed” and “→” indicating right-handed. Are displayed (see FIG. 8-15 (D)).

  After displaying the notification image Z14 indicating that the time-short state has ended at the timing Ta8 when the 100th variable display has ended since the end of the big hit gaming state (see FIG. 8-15 (E)), a predetermined period from the timing Ta8. “Return to left-handed”, “←”, and hitting ball operation handle to urge the game ball to fire (return left-handed) so that the game ball flows down the first path K1 until the time Ta9 passes In addition to displaying a notification image Z15 made up of a handle image simulating 30 and outputting a sound “please return to left-handed” from the speakers 8L and 8R, left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) is performed (FIG. 8-15 (F)).

  In this feature portion 063SG, the case where the low probability high base state is controlled after the non-probable large hit is completed has been described. At the start of the big hit, the firing operation promotion effect A is executed, and at the end of the big hit, the firing operation promotion effect B is executed. However, even if the 100th variable display is ended without generating a big hit from the end of the big hit gaming state. Since the highly accurate and high base state continues, left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) is not performed.

  Further, when performing the left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect), the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the handle assembly effect described later.

(Handle assembly production)
Next, the handle assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect A will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8A to 16E are diagrams illustrating the flow of the handle assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect A, and FIG. 8F is a diagram illustrating right-handed notification.

  The hitting operation handle 30 is composed of a plurality of parts (members) as described with reference to FIG. 8C, and corresponds to each of four parts B1 to B4 among the plurality of parts in the handle assembly effect. The component images ZB1 to ZB4 to be displayed are displayed in an assembled manner.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to (E), the component image ZB1 corresponding to the component B1 is assembled to the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the glass door frame of the gaming machine frame 3. After displaying in the mode, the component image ZB1 is displayed in a mode of assembling the component image ZB2 corresponding to the component B2, and the component image ZB1 is displayed in the mode of assembling the component image ZB3 corresponding to the component B3. By displaying the component image ZB4 corresponding to the component B4 on the image ZB1, the final image ZB5 of the hitting operation handle 30 using all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 is finally displayed. is there.

  In the right hit notification, a handle image Z17 for rotating the hitting operation handle 30 in the right direction and a right arrow image Z18 corresponding to the right arrow on which the character information “right hit!” Is displayed and the speaker 8L. , 8R outputs the voice “Please make a right stroke”. The effect control CPU 120 displays a right arrow image Z5 for prompting a right turn during the execution of the handle assembly effect and the right-hand notification.

  In addition, the assembly order of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 in these handle assembly effects is described with reference to FIG. 8-3 in order to provide an easy-to-understand display to the player that the hitting operation handle 30 is assembled. Since the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process is different from the actual assembly order, the production effect can be enhanced. The assembly order of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 in the handle assembly effect may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

  In addition, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are images that do not include some of the components (members) constituting the hitting ball operating handle 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the component image ZB1 corresponding to the component B1 (handle base 720) includes the wiring C, the connector CN, the touch ring 728, the handle sensor (not shown), the actual handle base 720, Since the display of the electronic component image corresponding to the electronic component such as the single switch 725 is omitted (not displayed), the appearance of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 is impaired by the component image corresponding to the component such as the wiring C and the connector CN. This can be suppressed. The display of components other than electronic components may be omitted.

  Further, in the handle assembly effect, the component image ZB4 corresponding to the component B4 that is more characteristic than the components B1 to B3 is displayed in a manner that is assembled after the component images ZB1 to ZB3, so that it is suitable for the hitting operation handle 30. Since the component image ZB4 that is most easily recognized as the hitting operation handle 30 is displayed at the end, it can be difficult to predict what will be assembled to the end. Will improve.

  Furthermore, the component image ZB4 may be displayed in a mode in which the player has higher visibility than the other component images ZB1 to ZB3. Specifically, the aspect with higher visibility by the player than the other component images ZB1 to ZB3 is, for example, when the component image ZB4 is displayed in an assembled manner, and the component image ZB4 is enlarged or displayed. The player can display the effect image around the image ZB4 so that the player highlights the image ZB4 or moves the image display device 5 from the periphery of the display area 5 toward the center. It includes a mode that makes it easy to identify parts. And by displaying in this way, the production effect can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the handle assembly effect, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are assembled to the door frame image Z16 other than the above procedure in addition to the effect pattern in which the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed in the manner of being assembled to the door frame image Z16 in the above order. And an effect pattern to be displayed in a manner.

  Also in the handle assembly effect, all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are not used and the assembly fails and the incomplete image of the hitting operation handle 30 is displayed, and then the assembly is started again and the completed image ZB5 is displayed. You may make it do.

(Route assembly production)
Next, the route assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect B will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-17 is a figure explaining the flow of the path | route assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect B. (A)-(F). FIGS. 8-18 are diagrams for explaining the flow of the game ball flow-down effect in the firing operation promotion effect B, and FIG. 8L is a diagram showing the right-handed notification.

  As described in FIG. 8A, the second path K2 is configured by arranging a plurality of parts (members) on the game board 2 and the game board 2, and in the path assembly effect, The component images ZC1 to ZC4 corresponding to each of the four components C1 to C4 among the plurality of components including 2 are displayed in a manner to be assembled in the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2. In the following, a part constituting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a part C1, a part constituting the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is a part C2, a part constituting the passing gate 41 is a part C3, and a part of the second path K2 is provided. The passage component (passage member) to be formed will be described as a component C4.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (A) to (E), the effect control CPU 120 displays the component image ZC1 corresponding to the component C1 in a manner to be assembled to the game board image Z20. A part image ZC2 corresponding to the part C2 is displayed on the gaming board image Z20, and a part image ZC3 corresponding to the part C3 is displayed on the gaming board image Z20. A part is displayed on the gaming board image Z20. By displaying the component image ZC4 corresponding to C4 in an assembled manner, the route image corresponding to the second route K2 (for example, at least a part of the game board image Z20 and the component images ZC1 to ZC4) is used. This is an effect of displaying the route image).

  In addition, the assembly order of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in these route assembly effects is the actual assembly in the manufacturing process, so that the player can easily understand that the second route K2 is assembled. Since the order is different from the order, it is possible to enhance the production effect. Note that the assembly order of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in the route assembly effect may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

  Further, although the part C4 {passage part (passage member)} is actually integrally formed with the center decorative frame 5c, it is formed separately from the center decorative frame 5c in the route assembly effect. By being displayed as the image ZC4, it is possible to enhance the effect.

  In addition, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are images that do not include some of the components (members) constituting the second path K2. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, a part image ZC1 corresponding to the part C1 (special variable winning ball apparatus 7), a part image ZC2 corresponding to the part C2 (variable winning ball apparatus 6B), and a part C3 (passing gate 41). In the component image ZC3 corresponding to ()), display of electronic component images corresponding to electronic components such as solenoids, switches, wirings, connectors and the like included in each component is omitted (not displayed). It is possible to suppress the appearance of ZC4 from being damaged by component images corresponding to components such as solenoids, switches, wirings, and connectors. The display of components other than electronic components may be omitted.

  Further, in the route assembly effect, the component image ZC4 corresponding to the component C4 that is more characteristic than the components C1 to C3 is displayed in a manner that is assembled after the component images ZC1 to ZC3, which is suitable for the second route K2. Since the part image ZC4 that can be most easily recognized as the second path K2 is displayed last, it is difficult to predict what will be assembled to the end. Will improve. The “characteristic part” is a part that is most easily recognized (specified) by the player to be a passage part (passage member) constituting a part of the second path K2.

  Specifically, the part C4 (passage member) B. a member constituting a path through which game balls flow down; A shape that is easy to recall that it is a route; Larger than the other parts C1 to C3 (the exclusive region for the entire second path K2 is large); The parts are arranged in a conspicuous position for the player; It includes parts that meet at least one condition (for example, conditions A, B, etc.) among the devices that the player aims to win. Therefore, for example, if the player is prompted to win the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the component image ZC2 is displayed as a characteristic component in a form that is assembled after the component images ZC1, ZC3, ZC4. It may be.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the game board 2 (game area Y) has a model-specific part unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game board image Z20 corresponding to such a game board 2, When the door frame image Z16 or the like corresponding to the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame is displayed in the route assembly effect or the handle assembly effect, it is preferable to display by omitting at least a part of the model specific part.

  The model specific part is a game information display part for displaying game information specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the number of winning balls, the probability of winning a jackpot, the model name (title name), etc.), obstacle nails, windmills, etc. Obstacles, production movable bodies, decorative portions, and the like, which are provided in the game area Y so as to be visible to the player. Therefore, when these are displayed in the route assembly effect, they correspond to the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the model name (title name) is the same, but the gaming performance (spec) such as the number of winning balls and the jackpot probability is different. When performing route assembly effects on pachinko machines or other pachinko machines with different model names (title names), information different from the actual will be provided to the player, giving the player a sense of incongruity. The assembly effect cannot be used in common for a plurality of types of pachinko machines.

  However, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (E), when displaying the game information image Z21 corresponding to the game information display section on which the number of winning balls, the probability of jackpot, the model name (title name), etc. are displayed, By displaying the game information in a manner that is difficult (or impossible) for the player to specify (for example, not displaying, blurring, painting, etc.), it is possible to execute the same route assembly effect among a plurality of types of models.

  Further, in the route assembly effect, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled to the game board image Z20 by a procedure other than the above procedure, in addition to the effect pattern in which the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed in the manner of being assembled to the game board image Z20 in the above order. And an effect pattern to be displayed in a manner.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a route assembly effect for displaying a mode of assembling the component image ZC4 to the game board image Z20, and after displaying the character image Z22 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 8-18 (G) to (J), the route image corresponding to the second route K2 is displayed so that the player can recognize the route image, and the route image is displayed in a manner in which the game ball flows down. Start the flow direction.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (G), an image in which the game ball moves toward the right side in the upper part of the game area Y is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-18 (H), the game area Y An image in which the game ball moves downward on the right side of the game is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-18 (I), the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and moves toward the variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-18 (J), an image in which the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that the game ball can pass through the passing gate 41 and can win the variable winning ball device 6B by recognizing to the right. In addition, when displaying the image which these game balls move, in addition to a game ball, the arrow image Z6 which shows the flow path | route of this game ball is displayed.

  Note that the game board image Z20 shown in FIG. 8-18 (G) is originally a movable body image corresponding to the movable body 32 that is a model-specific part (for example, an area indicated by hatching in FIG. 8-18 (G)). ), But the movable body 32 is displayed in a manner that makes it difficult (or impossible) for the player to specify (for example, a blurred image or a deformed image of the movable body 32). Moreover, the display of the movable body image corresponding to the movable body 32 serving as the model-specific part may be omitted, or only the display of the characteristic part may be omitted.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (K), after displaying the character image Z22, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (L), in the right-handed notification, the handle that rotates the hitting operation handle 30 in the right direction. The image Z17, the right arrow image Z18 corresponding to the right arrow on which the character information “right-handed!” Is displayed, and the character image Z25 are displayed, and the voice “please right-handed” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Output. The effect control CPU 120 displays a right arrow image Z5 that prompts a right turn during execution of the route assembly effect and the right-hand notification.

  As described above, in the firing operation promotion effect A and the firing operation promotion effect B, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L), it indicates that the hitting operation handle 30 is rotated to the right. By displaying the handle image Z17 and the right arrow image Z18, not only the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) is performed, but also before the right-handed notification is given, that is, before the start timing of the right-handed operation. By performing the assembly effect and the route assembly effect, it is possible to focus on the hitting operation handle 30 for performing a right-handed operation on the player and the second route K2 in which the game ball flows down by right-handing, so that the game is particularly effective. It is possible to notify in advance that a right-handed operation is necessary to a player who has little experience. Furthermore, instead of displaying the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) image shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L) over a predetermined period, the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect are used. Since it becomes possible to be aware of the start timing of the right-handed operation, the interest can be improved suitably.

  In order to prevent the player from acquiring a large number of balls in a short time, it is conceivable to set a long jackpot fanfare period or ending period in advance, but the fanfare effect or the ending effect or FIG. 8-16 (F ) Or right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. 8-18 (L) is set to be long, the effect is delayed only by continuing or repeating the same effect image. However, by setting execution of the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect as the launch operation promotion effect A and the launch operation promotion effect B, the player operation etc. It is possible to suitably notify that the start timing of the hitting operation has arrived.

  Also, even if the steering wheel assembly effect and the route assembly effect are not performed, the player can be fully aware of the start timing of the right-handed operation by setting the execution period of the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) to be long. However, if the right-handed notification image is displayed before the start timing of the right-handed operation, the right-handed operation is started before the right-handed operation starts. However, by executing the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect, the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing while being aware of the start timing of the right-handed operation.

As described above, the feature part 063SG includes the first invention described below. In other words, conventionally, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game ball into the game area, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-60565, etc., for example, as a flow-down path that flows down the game area An advantageous state that has a first route and a second route that is different from the first route, and after the big hit gaming state, the game ball flows down the second route, which is more advantageous than the first route. In the case where the control is performed (such as a short-time state), before the advantageous state is started, a promotion effect (right-handed notification) that prompts the game ball to fire so that the game ball flows down the second path is possible. There were things. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, the effect is monotonous simply by encouraging the game ball to fire so that the game ball flows down the second path in the promotion effect, so that the interest cannot be improved. was there. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can improve interest,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area (for example, a game area Y),
A launch operation unit (e.g., a hitting operation handle 30) for launching a game medium;
A first path (for example, the first path K1) through which the game medium launched in the gaming area can flow down, and a second path (for example, the second path K2) different from the first path;
Promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the launch operation of the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of the big hit )
With
The firing operation unit includes a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4).
The promotion effect executing means includes a first component image (for example, component image ZB1) related to the first component and a second component image (for example, component image ZB4) related to the second component in the promotion effect. And a specific component image (for example, a completed image ZB5) using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a handle The part which can display the completion image ZB5 of the hitting operation handle 30 in which all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are finally used by displaying the component images ZB1 to ZB4 in an assembly manner in the assembly effect. -16 (A) to (E))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately focus on the launch operation unit, so that interest can be improved.
Specifically, by performing the handle assembly effect before executing the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. By making the player fully aware of the hitting operation handle 30 for performing, the player can perform a right-handed operation without rushing when the right-handed operation starts.
Further, in the handle assembly effect, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed, that is, by displaying the incomplete image, the player can be aware that it is not the timing for starting the right-handed operation. By displaying the completed image ZB5 in which these component images are finally assembled, the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area (for example, a game area Y),
A launch operation unit (e.g., a hitting operation handle 30) for launching a game medium;
A first path (for example, the first path K1) through which the game medium launched in the gaming area can flow down, and a second path (for example, the second path K2) different from the first path;
Promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the launch operation of the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of the big hit )
With
The firing operation unit includes a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4).
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means can sequentially display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). In the steering wheel assembly effect, the part images ZB1 to ZB4 are sequentially displayed in a manner to be assembled (see FIGS. 8-16 (A) to (E)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately focus on the launch operation unit, so that interest can be improved.
Specifically, by performing the handle assembly effect before executing the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. By making the player fully aware of the hitting operation handle 30 for performing, the player can perform a right-handed operation without rushing when the right-handed operation starts.
Further, in the handle assembly effect, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed in order, that is, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the start timing of the right-handed operation is not reached. It is possible to make the player aware of this, and by finally displaying the completed image ZB5 in which these component images are assembled, the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The plurality of parts include third parts (for example, wiring C and connector CN and touch ring 728 of the handle base 720, handle parts (not shown), electronic parts such as a single switch 725),
The promotion effect execution means does not display the third part image related to the third component in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the part B1 (handle base 720) in the handle assembly effect). The component image ZB1 omits display of electronic component images corresponding to electronic components such as the wiring C, the connector CN and the touch ring 728, the handle sensor (not shown), the single switch 725, and the like that the actual handle base 720 has ( (Do not display) part.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the first component and the second component from being damaged by the third component.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second part (for example, part B4) is a characteristic part than the first part (for example, part B1),
The promotion effect execution means displays the second part image after the first component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is more characteristic than the components B1 to B3 in the handle assembly effect). (The part which displays the component image ZB4 corresponding to the component B4 in a form assembled after the component images ZB1 to ZB3.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this characteristic, an impact can be given and the production effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to notify the player that the assembling of the hitting operation handle 30 has been completed, that is, the start timing of the right hitting operation, in an easy-to-understand display manner.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) is a model-specific part (for example, game information unique (specific) to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, number of winning balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name)). ) Etc.) are displayed, obstructions such as obstacle nails and windmills, movable bodies for production, decoration parts, etc.)
The promotion effect executing means may display a game area image related to the game area in the promotion effect, and when displaying the game area image, omit at least a part of the model specific part. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2 and the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame in the route assembly effect and the handle assembly effect. When displaying, the part that omits at least part of the model-specific part and displays it.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the same promotion effect can be executed among a plurality of types of models.
Specifically, since the model-specific part is not displayed in the route assembly effect and the handle assembly effect, the same route assembly effect and handle assembly effect can be displayed on the gaming machines of different models without giving the player a sense of incongruity. It becomes possible to execute.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein
It is possible to execute a special promotion effect that prompts the game medium to flow so that the game medium flows down the first route (for example, the effect control CPU 120 receives a left-handed notification based on the completion of the time-short state). (See FIG. 8-15 (F)),
The first part image and the second part image are not displayed in the special promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) based on the completion of the time-short state). (See Figure 8-15 (F)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this characteristic, it can suppress becoming troublesome.
Specifically, when the player is controlled to a state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state or a short time state), the steering wheel assembly effect or the route assembly effect is performed, while the player advantageous state is controlled to the disadvantaged state. At this time, by not performing the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect, the player can be made aware that the gaming state has changed.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect in a manner of assembling (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes a plurality of hitting operation handles 30. The part which can perform the handle assembly effect displayed in the aspect which assembles the part images ZB1 to ZB4 corresponding to each of the four parts B1 to B4 among the parts.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, in addition to showing a plurality of component images, it is possible to suitably notify the player that it is time to start the right-handed operation by completing the hitting operation handle 30 through assembly.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 7,
In the manufacturing process of the gaming machine, the first part and the second part are assembled to other parts by a predetermined procedure,
The promotion effect execution means displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner different from the predetermined procedure in the promotion effect (for example, the component image ZB1 in the handle assembly effect). The assembly order of ZB4 is the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process described with reference to FIG. 8-3, in order to provide an easy-to-understand indication that the hitting operation handle 30 is assembled to the player. Are in a different order.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced. In addition, it can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 7 or 8,
The promotion effect executing means causes the operation component image corresponding to the launch operation unit to fire a game medium after displaying the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling in the promotion effect. (For example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L), the ball striking operation handle is displayed. (A part for performing a right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) by displaying a handle image Z17 and a right arrow image Z18 indicating that 30 is rotated to the right.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-understand indication that the timing for starting the right-handed operation has come.

Further, the feature portion 063SG includes the second invention described below. In other words, conventionally, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game ball into the game area, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-60565, etc., for example, as a flow-down path that flows down the game area An advantageous state that has a first route and a second route that is different from the first route, and after the big hit gaming state, the game ball flows down the second route, which is more advantageous than the first route. In the case where the control is performed (such as a short-time state), before the advantageous state is started, a promotion effect (right-handed notification) that prompts the game ball to fire so that the game ball flows down the second path is possible. There were things. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, the effect is monotonous simply by encouraging the game ball to fire so that the game ball flows down the second path in the promotion effect, so that the interest cannot be improved. was there. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can improve interest,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area (for example, a game area Y),
A first path (for example, the first path K1) through which the game medium launched in the gaming area can flow down, and a second path (for example, the second path K2) different from the first path;
Promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the launch operation of the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of the big hit )
With
The second path is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (for example, game board 2) and a second part (for example, parts C1 to C4).
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means includes a first component image (for example, game board image Z20) related to the first component and a second component image (for example, component images ZC1 to ZC1) related to the second component. ZC4) and a specific component image (for example, a route image) using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image can be displayed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). In the route assembly effect, by displaying the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in the form of assembling the component images ZC1 to ZC4 on the game board image Z20, the route image corresponding to the second route K2 (for example, the game board image Z20 and the component image ZC1). (A route image using at least a part of ZC4) can be displayed (see FIGS. 8-17 (A) to (E)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the second route can be favorably focused, the interest can be improved.
Specifically, by performing the route assembly effect before executing the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. 8-18 (L), the right-handed operation is performed until the start timing of the right-handed operation. By making the player fully aware of the second path K2 through which the game ball flows down, the player can perform a right-handed operation without panicking when the right-handed operation starts. Become.
Further, in the route assembly effect, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed, that is, by displaying the incomplete image, it is possible to make the player aware that it is not the start timing of the right-handed operation. By displaying an image in which the plurality of component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled on the game board image Z20, the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area (for example, a game area Y),
A first path (for example, the first path K1) through which the game medium launched in the gaming area can flow down, and a second path (for example, the second path K2) different from the first path;
Promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the launch operation of the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of the big hit )
With
The second path is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (for example, game board 2) and a second part (for example, parts C1 to C4).
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect execution means can sequentially display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). In the route assembly effect, the part images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed in a sequentially assembled manner (see FIGS. 8-17 (A) to (E)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately focus on the launch operation unit, so that interest can be improved.
Specifically, by performing the route assembly effect before executing the right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. By making the player fully aware of the hitting operation handle 30 for performing, the player can perform a right-handed operation without rushing when the right-handed operation starts.
Further, in the route assembly effect, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed in order, that is, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the right-handed operation start timing is not reached. The player can be made aware of this, and the right-handed operation can be started at a suitable timing by displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled on the game board image Z20.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The plurality of parts include third parts (for example, electronic parts such as solenoids, switches, wirings, connectors, etc.)
The promotion effect execution means does not display the third component image related to the third component in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the component image ZC1 corresponding to the parts C1 to C4 in the route assembly effect. -ZC4 and game board image Z20 are portions in which display of electronic component images corresponding to electronic components such as solenoids, switches, wirings, connectors and the like that are actually included in each component is omitted (not displayed).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the first component and the second component from being damaged by the third component.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second part is a characteristic part than the first part,
The promotion effect execution means displays the second part image after the first component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is more characteristic than the components C1 to C3 in the route assembly effect. (The part which displays the component image ZC4 corresponding to the component C4 in a manner assembled after the component images ZC1 to ZC3.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this characteristic, an impact can be given and the production effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to notify the player that the assembly of the second path K2 has been completed, that is, the start timing of the right-handed operation, in an easy-to-understand display manner.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) is a model-specific part (for example, game information unique (specific) to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, number of winning balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name)). ) Etc.) are displayed, obstructions such as obstacle nails and windmills, movable bodies for production, decoration parts, etc.)
The promotion effect executing means may display a game area image related to the game area in the promotion effect, and when displaying the game area image, omit at least a part of the model specific part. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2 and the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame in the route assembly effect and the handle assembly effect. When displaying, the part that omits at least part of the model-specific part and displays it.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the same promotion effect can be executed among a plurality of types of models.
Specifically, since the model-specific part is not displayed in the route assembly effect and the handle assembly effect, the same route assembly effect and handle assembly effect can be displayed on the gaming machines of different models without giving the player a sense of incongruity. It becomes possible to execute.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein
It is possible to execute a special promotion effect that prompts the game medium to flow so that the game medium flows down the first route (for example, the effect control CPU 120 receives a left-handed notification based on the completion of the time-short state). (See FIG. 8-15 (F)),
The first part image and the second part image are not displayed in the special promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a left-handed notification (left-handed operation promotion effect) based on the completion of the time-short state). (See Figure 8-15 (F)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this characteristic, it can suppress becoming troublesome.
Specifically, when the player is controlled to a state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state or a short time state), the steering wheel assembly effect or the route assembly effect is performed, while the player advantageous state is controlled to the disadvantaged state. At this time, by not performing the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect, the player can be made aware that the gaming state has changed.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The plurality of parts include common parts (for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 shown in FIG. 1) through which both the game medium flowing down the first path and the game medium flowing down the second path can pass. ,
The promotion effect execution means can display a common component image (for example, a component image corresponding to the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 shown in FIG. 1) corresponding to the common component in the promotion effect (modified example).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to produce effects including parts common to the first route and the second route.
Specifically, for example, as in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 shown in FIG. 1, components provided at positions where a gaming ball flowing down the first path K1 and a gaming ball flowing down the second path K2 can win. Can also be used for route assembly effects.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein
After the promotion effect executing means executes the promotion effect, the player displays the second route image corresponding to the second route so that the player can recognize it, and the game medium flows down the second route image. (For example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs the route assembly effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (G) to (J), the route image corresponding to the second route K2 is displayed to the player. (The part which can perform the flow-down effect which displays the route image in a manner in which the game ball flows down while being displayed in a recognizable manner.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an operation of launching a game ball on the second path K2 assembled by the path assembly effect.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein
The promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect in a manner of assembling (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes a plurality of paths constituting the second route K2. (A part capable of executing a route assembly effect displayed in a manner of assembling component images ZC1 to ZC4 corresponding to each of four components C1 to C4 among the components.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, in addition to showing a plurality of component images, it is possible to suitably notify the player that it is the start timing of the right-handed operation by completing the second path K2 by assembly.

The gaming machine of means 10 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 9,
In the manufacturing process of the gaming machine, the first part and the second part are assembled to other parts by a predetermined procedure,
The promotion effect execution means displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner different from the predetermined procedure in the promotion effect (for example, the component image ZC1 in the route assembly effect). The assembling order of .about.ZC4 is different from the actual assembling order in the manufacturing process so that the player can easily display the fact that the second path K2 is assembled. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced. In addition, it can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 9 or 10,
The promotion effect executing means causes the operation component image corresponding to the launch operation unit to fire a game medium after displaying the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling in the promotion effect. (For example, after the effect control CPU 120 performs the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L), the ball striking operation handle is displayed. (A part for performing a right-handed notification (right-handed operation promotion effect) by displaying a handle image Z17 and a right arrow image Z18 indicating that 30 is rotated to the right.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-understand indication that the timing for starting the right-handed operation has come.

Further, the feature portion 063SG includes the following third invention. That is, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, for example, in a gaming machine that includes a predetermined member that can be operated by a player and a display unit, it is described in, for example, JP-A-2018-15392. For example, before the operation effective period of the chance button as the predetermined member is started, for example, a button transmission image corresponding to the chance button and having a transmittance of 50% is displayed from the left and right sides of the display unit. When the two button transparent images are overlapped in the center, and the button image corresponding to the chance button is displayed when the two button transparent images are overlapped at the center, it is notified that the chance button operation effective period has started. There was something to do. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, there is a problem that the interest cannot be improved. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can improve interest,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Provided with predetermined members (for example, stick controller 31A / push button 31B / movable body 32, etc.)
The predetermined member is a plurality of parts (for example, parts A1 to A5) including a first part (for example, part A1), a second part (for example, part A5), and a third part (for example, part A2). Configured,
When the predetermined member becomes usable, it is possible to display a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the operation promotion effect in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13. (V) A portion that performs operation promotion notification by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 when the operation effective period is started, as shown in (V)).
Before displaying the predetermined member image, a first part image related to the first part and a second part image related to the second part are displayed, but a third part image related to the third part is displayed. Is not displayed (for example, in the controller assembly effect, the production control CPU 120 uses the wiring C, the connector CN, the controller sensor unit 35A, and the like included in the actual back base 604 for the part image ZA2 corresponding to the part A2 (back base 604). (Parts where display of component images corresponding to electronic components such as the push sensor 35B is omitted (not displayed).)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the predetermined member can be suitably focused, the interest is improved. Moreover, it can suppress that the appearance of a 1st component or a 2nd component is impaired by the 3rd component.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The predetermined member (for example, the stick controller 31A) is a member constituting a part of detection means (for example, the controller sensor unit 35A, the gripping members 602L, 602R, etc.) capable of detecting the player's movement,
A promotion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the player's action,
The promotion effect execution means can display the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes five components among a plurality of components in the controller assembly effect). (The part displayed in the aspect which assembles | attaches the component images ZA1-ZA5 corresponding to each of A1-A5.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the production effect in the promotion production.
Specifically, the operation effective period of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is started by performing the controller assembly effect before executing the operation promotion notification shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V). By making it possible for the player to be fully aware of the stick controller 31A to be operated, the player can operate without panic when the operation valid period starts. Become.
Further, in the controller assembly effect, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are displayed in order, that is, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the operation effective period start timing is not reached. It is possible to make the player aware of this, and by displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZA1 to ZA4 are assembled, the operation can be started at a suitable timing.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein
The predetermined member (for example, the movable body 32) is operable,
The predetermined member can be operated when displaying the first component image and the second component image (for example, as shown in FIG. The component image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the display device 5, and the component image ZD1 corresponding to the movable body assembly effect is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 8-24 (B), the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect are advanced together, and the movable body 32 is moved up and down in the vicinity of the origin position.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the predetermined member is operated, the predetermined member can be suitably focused.
Specifically, the player's sense of expectation that the movable body 32 moves to the effect position can be suitably improved before the moving timing of the movable body 32.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A) and a second predetermined member (for example, push button 31B),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image is displayed (for example, for effect control) The CPU 120 can execute an assembly suggestion effect that suggests which of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is assembled and the operation is effective in the super reach effect, etc. See Modification 2 in FIGS. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is suggested which predetermined member is displayed, the interest is improved.
Specifically, the player's expectation of which operation member operation is to be effective can be suitably improved before the operation effective period is started.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Prior to displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in an assembled manner (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes a plurality of components constituting the stick controller 31A). (The part which can perform the controller assembly effect displayed in the aspect which assembles | attaches the component images ZA1-ZA5 corresponding to each of the five components A1-A5.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, in addition to showing a plurality of component images, it is possible to suitably notify the player that the operation effective period starts when the stick controller 31A is completed by assembly.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
A first display pattern for displaying the first component image and the second component image in an assembled manner;
A second pattern for displaying the first component image and the second component image in a manner not assembled;
(For example, the controller image Z1 completed by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in the component image ZA1 in the controller assembly effect in the controller assembly effect). Controller based on any one of the production patterns A and B for displaying the image, and the production patterns C and D for not displaying the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component image ZA5 in a form not assembled to the component image ZA1. Part where assembly production can be performed (see Fig. 8-8)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that all parts are assembled and the assembly is completed.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein
Before displaying a plurality of component images including the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling, a special effect for displaying the component image used for the assembling can be executed (for example, A part that can execute an assembly suggestion effect that is displayed in a form of collecting part images to be assembled in the controller assembly effect during a super reach effect before the controller assembly effect is executed, etc. Refer to Modification 2 in FIG. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, before executing the controller assembly effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the assembly is completed by the controller assembly effect.

The feature part 063SG includes the following fourth invention. That is, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, for example, in a gaming machine that includes a predetermined member that can be operated by a player and a display unit, it is described in, for example, JP-A-2018-15392. For example, before the operation effective period of the chance button as the predetermined member is started, for example, a button transmission image corresponding to the chance button and having a transmittance of 50% is displayed from the left and right sides of the display unit. When the two button transparent images are overlapped in the center, and the button image corresponding to the chance button is displayed when the two button transparent images are overlapped at the center, it is notified that the chance button operation effective period has started. There was something to do. In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent publication, there is a problem that the interest cannot be improved. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can improve interest,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the fourth invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Provided with predetermined members (for example, stick controller 31A / push button 31B / movable body 32, etc.)
The predetermined member is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (for example, part A1) and a second part (for example, part A5) that is more characteristic than the first part,
When the predetermined member becomes usable, it is possible to display a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the operation promotion effect in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13. (V) A portion that performs operation promotion notification by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 when the operation effective period is started, as shown in (V)).
Before displaying the predetermined member image, a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component can be displayed.
The second component image is displayed after the first component image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in the effect pattern B in an orderly assembled manner, and FIG. (Q) (R) As shown in (S), a part that displays a part image ZA5 corresponding to a part A5 that is more characteristic than the parts A1 to A4 in a form that is assembled after the part images ZA1 to ZA4. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the predetermined member can be suitably focused, the interest is improved.
Specifically, it is possible to notify the player that the assembly of the stick controller 31A has been completed, that is, the start timing of the operation effective period, in a display mode that is easier for the player to understand.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
When the second component image is displayed, it is displayed in a manner that is more visible to the player than the component images related to other components (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control in FIG. 8-12 (Q)). As shown, when the component image ZA5 is displayed in the form of being assembled to the component image ZA1, the component image ZA5 is displayed in an enlarged manner, or an effect image is displayed around the component image ZA5 so as to be highlighted. For example, a part where the player can easily identify the component than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4, such as moving and displaying from the periphery of the display area of the device 5 toward the center.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the production effect can be enhanced.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein
The predetermined member (for example, the stick controller 31A) is a member constituting a part of detection means (for example, the controller sensor unit 35A, the gripping members 602L, 602R, etc.) capable of detecting the player's movement,
A promotion effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the player's action,
The promotion effect execution means can display the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes five components among a plurality of components in the controller assembly effect). (The part displayed in the aspect which assembles | attaches the component images ZA1-ZA5 corresponding to each of A1-A5.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the production effect in the promotion production.
Specifically, the operation effective period of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is started by performing the controller assembly effect before executing the operation promotion notification shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V). By making it possible for the player to be fully aware of the stick controller 31A to be operated, the player can operate without panic when the operation valid period starts. Become.
Further, in the controller assembly effect, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are displayed in order, that is, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the operation effective period start timing is not reached. It is possible to make the player aware of this, and by displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZA1 to ZA4 are assembled, the operation can be started at a suitable timing.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The predetermined member (for example, the movable body 32) is operable,
The predetermined member can be operated when displaying the first component image and the second component image (for example, as shown in FIG. The component image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the display device 5, and the component image ZD1 corresponding to the movable body assembly effect is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 8-24 (B), the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect are advanced together, and the movable body 32 is moved up and down in the vicinity of the origin position.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the predetermined member is operated, the predetermined member can be suitably focused.
Specifically, the player's sense of expectation that the movable body 32 moves to the effect position can be suitably improved before the moving timing of the movable body 32.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A) and a second predetermined member (for example, push button 31B),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image is displayed (for example, for effect control) The CPU 120 can execute an assembly suggestion effect that suggests which of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is assembled and the operation is effective in the super reach effect, etc. See Modification 2 in FIGS. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is suggested which predetermined member is displayed, the interest is improved.
Specifically, the player's expectation of which operation member operation is to be effective can be suitably improved before the operation effective period is started.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein
Prior to displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in an assembled manner (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes a plurality of components constituting the stick controller 31A). (The part which can perform the controller assembly effect displayed in the aspect which assembles | attaches the component images ZA1-ZA5 corresponding to each of the five components A1-A5.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, in addition to showing a plurality of component images, it is possible to suitably notify the player that the operation effective period starts when the stick controller 31A is completed by assembly.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 6,
A first display pattern for displaying the first component image and the second component image in an assembled manner;
A second pattern for displaying the first component image and the second component image in a manner not assembled;
(For example, the controller 120 for effect control displays the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in the form of assembling the component image ZA1 in the controller assembly effect. Controller assembly effects based on either of the effect patterns A and B to be performed and the effect patterns C and D that do not display the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component image ZA5 in a manner that is not assembled to the component image ZA1. (See Figure 8-8)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that all parts are assembled and the assembly is completed.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein
Before displaying a plurality of component images including the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling, a special effect for displaying the component image used for the assembling can be executed (for example, A part that can execute an assembly suggestion effect that is displayed in a form of collecting part images to be assembled in the controller assembly effect during a super reach effect before the controller assembly effect is executed, etc. Refer to Modification 2 in FIG. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, before executing the controller assembly effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the assembly is completed by the controller assembly effect.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the operation promotion effect, the controller assembly effect for assembling the stick controller 31A has been illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the controller assembly effect, The push button assembly effect for assembling the push button 31B may be executable. In addition, either the controller assembly effect or the push button assembly effect may be selected and executed, or both the controller assembly effect and the push button assembly effect may be started together. When selecting and executing one of the controller assembly effect and the push button assembly effect, when the operation target is the stick controller 31A, the controller assembly effect is selected at a higher rate than the push button assembly effect, while the operation target is selected. Is the push button 31B, it is preferable to select the push button assembly effect at a higher rate than the controller assembly effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation promotion effect including a controller assembly effect illustrated the form performed at the timing which determines the confrontation result of the battle effect in super reach, this invention is not limited to this. , Timing for notifying whether or not re-variation is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, various timings in the notice effect that suggests the possibility of jackpot, and timing for notifying whether or not to promote to probability variation jackpot in the promotion effect And other timings such as the timing for notifying whether the round continues during the big hit, the timing for notifying whether the game ball passes through the probability change switch and is controlled to the probability fluctuation state during the big hit, etc. It can be executed at any timing.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the operation promotion effect including a controller assembly effect has two operation parts, stick controller 31A and push button 31B, as an operation object, and the operation part which became effective among these two operation parts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of three or more types of operation units other than the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is targeted as an operation target. Alternatively, only one of the operation units may be targeted.

(Modification 1)
Further, as described above, in the case where it is not possible to know which operation is effective between the two operation units of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B as the operation target, for example, in the assembly effect, the stick controller 31A and the push button It may be possible to execute an assembly effect in which it is difficult to specify which of the buttons 31B is assembled and the operation is effective. Here, Modification 1 of the feature part 063SG will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8-19 is a figure which shows the assembly effect in the modification 1 of this characteristic part 063SG, (A)-(F).

  In the assembly effect in the operation promotion effect as the modification example 1 of the feature part 063SG, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), after the controller image Z1 and the push button image Z3 are displayed, FIG. ) As shown in (C), it is displayed in a form in which a component image Z30 that is difficult to specify is attached to indicate which of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B corresponds to, and is shown in FIG. 8-19 (D) As shown in FIGS. 8-19 (E) and (F), as the assembly proceeds, the part corresponding to either the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is changed into a specifiable mode. If the operation target is the stick controller 31A, the controller image Z1 is finally displayed in an assembled state, and the operation target is the push button 31B. If finally displayed in a manner pushbutton image Z3 is assembled (not shown) it is possible.

  In the first modification, the display mode of the component image Z30 for making it difficult to specify the operation target is displayed in the form of a black circle having characters “?” (FIGS. 8-19 (B), (C), etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a mosaic is applied to the component image or the external shape of the component is deformed. Alternatively, various display modes other than the above may be employed, such as reducing the luminance of the image display device 5. Further, while the visibility is being reduced near the completion of assembly, the component may be completed by coloring the component or attaching a sticker, and then displaying the effect image and displaying the component in color.

(Modification 2)
As described above, in the case of not knowing which operation of the two operation units of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effective as an operation target, for example, in super reach production, the stick controller 31A and the push button An assembly suggestion effect that suggests which of 31B is assembled and the operation is effective may be executable. Here, Modification 2 of the feature part 063SG will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8-20 is a figure which shows the super reach effect in the modification 2 of this characteristic part 063SG.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (E), for example, during super-reach production before executing the controller assembly production, the assembly is displayed in such a manner that component images assembled in the controller assembly production are collected. The suggestion effect may be executable. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20 (A), a part image Z31 corresponding to each of a plurality of parts constituting an operation target to be assembled in the assembly effect is displayed in a mode in which it is difficult to specify the parts (for example, parts In the form of having a character “?” In front of the silhouette of the icon, etc., and as shown in FIGS. By displaying (fade-in display) in such a manner that changes to, the operation target to be assembled in the assembly effect becomes clear step by step, and the player's interest can be attracted.

  The timing at which the component image Z31 is changed to a mode in which a component can be specified may be a predetermined timing, a timing linked to a chance up effect in a super reach effect, or a player. There are various timings such as a timing when an operation in a specific mode (for example, pressing and holding for a predetermined time or operating a predetermined number of buttons) is performed in a specific period in which a promotion effect for prompting the operation is not executed. Also good.

  Further, in the assembly suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 8-20 (D), all the component images Z31 may be finally displayed in an identifiable manner, or as shown in FIG. 8-20 (E). Finally, only a part of the component image Z31 may be displayed so as to be specified. When all the component images Z31 are finally displayed in an identifiable manner, the production patterns A and B in which the assembly is completed are easily executed in the controller assembly production, and finally only a part of the component images Z31 can be identified. In such a case, the production patterns C and D that are not completely assembled in the controller assembly production may be easily executed.

  8-20 (A) to (E) exemplify a form in which only the component images constituting the stick controller 31A are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stick controller 31A is not limited thereto. It is also possible to display the component images of both the push button 31B and finally assemble the operation unit that is the target of the controller assembly effect.

  In addition, during the execution period of the assembly suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in other effects (for example, a pre-read effect or a notice effect related to the hold storage display). You may make it restrict | limit. By doing so, it is possible to avoid giving the player a sense of discomfort due to the promotion effect of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B that has not been assembled during the execution period of the assembly suggestion effect.

  In addition, the assembly suggestion effect can be executed without knowing which operation is effective among the plurality of operation units as the operation target, and at least two operation units among the plurality of operation units are unique parts unique to each. And common parts common to each other, it is preferable to display the common parts before the unique parts in the assembly suggestion effect. By doing so, it is impossible to predict which operation unit will be effective only by displaying the common parts, so that the player's interest can be sustained.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, in the handle assembly effect, the form in which the part images ZB1 to ZB4 constituting the hitting ball operation handle 30 are displayed in an assembled manner is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch is performed. Before performing the right strike notification in the operation promotion effect A, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 constituting the hitting ball operating handle 30 may be displayed in a manner that is not assembled. Here, Modification 3 of the feature part 063SG will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8-21 is a figure which shows the handle assembly effect in the modification 3 of this characteristic part 063SG, (A)-(F).

  In the handle assembly production, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 constituting the hitting operation handle 30 are displayed in the form of assembling the door frame image Z16. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A) to (D). The component images ZB1 to ZB4 are sequentially displayed in an enlarged display manner, and as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed in an aggregated manner. You may make it perform right-handed alerting | reporting as shown to 8-21 (F).

  In addition, the aspect at the time of displaying each component image ZB1-ZB4 sequentially can be changed variously, for example, the aspect which crosses the display area of the image display apparatus 5 one by one or several each of the component images ZB1-ZB4. Display in a mode that appears from the periphery of the display area and gathers in the center, or displays in a mode that gradually changes from a difficult mode to a mode that can be specified (fade-in display) Is also possible.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, in the route assembly effect, the form in which the component images ZC1 to ZC4 constituting the second route K2 are displayed in a manner assembled to the game board image Z20 is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the part images ZC1 to ZC4 constituting the second route K2 may be displayed in a manner that is not assembled before the right-hand notification in the firing operation promotion effect B is performed. Here, Modification 4 of the feature part 063SG will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8-22 is a figure which shows the path | route assembly effect in the modification 4 of this characteristic part 063SG.

  In the route assembly effect, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 constituting the second route K2 are displayed in a manner assembled to the game board image Z20. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) to (E). Thus, after each of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 is sequentially displayed in an enlarged manner, right-handed notification may be performed as shown in FIG. 8-22 (F). Further, when displaying in an enlarged manner, an effect image Z35 for highlighting the component image may be displayed around the component images ZC1 to ZC4.

  Note that the order in which the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are enlarged and displayed may be the order in which the game balls pass when the player strikes the right side, and in this way, the order shown in FIGS. 8-18 (G) to (J) Thus, the player can recognize the flow of the game ball flowing down the second path K2 without performing the flow down effect described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the firing operation promotion effect A in which the handle assembly effect is executed at the start of the big hit is executed, and the firing operation promotion in which the route assembly effect is executed at the end of the big hit (at the start of the short time state). The form in which the production B is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing operation promotion production B is executed at the start of the big hit, and is launched at the end of the big hit (at the start of the short time state) The operation promotion effect A may be executed. Further, either the firing operation promotion effect A or the firing operation promotion effect B may be executed both at the start and end of the big hit.

  In the above embodiment, after the route assembly effect is executed in FIGS. 8-17 (A) to (E) of the launch operation promotion effect B, the flow-down effect is executed in FIGS. 8-18 (G) to (K). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the flow-down effect may be omitted as long as the route assembly effect is executed. In addition, when the launch operation promotion effect B is executed at the start of the big hit, in the downstream effect, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (J), the game ball is finally replaced with an image that wins the variable winning ball device 6B. Finally, an image in which the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7 may be displayed. Furthermore, after the steering wheel assembly effect is executed in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to (E) of the firing operation promotion effect A, the flow-down effect may be executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the path | route assembly effect shown to FIGS. 8-17 (A)-(E) of launching operation promotion effect B, each component image ZC1-ZC4 is displayed in the aspect assembled | attached to the game board image Z20. After that, the game board image Z20 (completed image) in which all the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are finally assembled is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the final A game board image Z20 (completed image) in which all the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled may be displayed. That is, in the handle assembly effect, the incomplete image may be displayed without displaying the completed image ZB5 in which all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are finally assembled. Thus, in each assembly effect, as long as the third component image using at least two component images is displayed, the completed image of the predetermined member is not necessarily displayed.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect and the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect in the launch operation promotion effect, the component images constituting the operation unit as the detecting means for detecting the operation of the player are assembled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control may move the movable body 32 (predetermined member) operably provided from the origin position to the effect position. When executing the movable body effect to be operated toward the movable body, it is possible to execute the movable body assembly effect that displays the component images constituting the movable body 32 (predetermined member) in a specific mode (for example, the mounting mode). .

  Here, the modification 5 of this feature part 063SG is demonstrated based on FIGS. 8-23 to FIGS. 8-25. FIGS. 8-23 is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a movable body, (B) is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a movable body. FIGS. 8-24 is explanatory drawing which shows the operation promotion effect as the modification 5 (A)-(C). FIGS. 8-25 is explanatory drawing which shows the operation promotion effect as the modification 5 (D)-(G).

  As shown in FIG. 8-23 (A), the movable body 32 is located between the origin position above the display area of the image display device 5 and the effect position located substantially in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. It is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the movable body 32 is assembled to the base member 501 and the front surface side of the base member 501, and a plurality of LEDs (light emitting diodes) are disposed on the front surface. It is mainly composed of a substrate 502, a base frame 503, and lens members 504A to 504C capable of transmitting light from LEDs. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the base member 501 is referred to as a component D1, the LED substrate 502 as a component D2, the base frame 503 as a component D3, and the lens members 504A to 504C as a component D4.

  In the fifth modification, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and (V), at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the battle effect described above, the stick controller 31A or the push button An operation promotion effect that promotes any operation of 31B is executed, and the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B is input within the operation effective period of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in which the operation is enabled. When the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player is detected, or when the operation valid period elapses without input of the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B. Display result If a big hit, with reports the results of battle effect, executes the movable body effect of dropping the movable member 32 to effect position from the home position. Further, the production control CPU 120 starts the movable body assembly production together when executing the controller assembly production in the operation promotion production.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-24 (A), the part image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and is movable to the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. A part image ZD1 corresponding to the body assembly effect is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-24 (B), the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect are advanced together, and the movable body 32 is moved up and down in the vicinity of the origin position. Note that a built-in LED may emit light according to vertical movement.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-24 (C), the effect control CPU 120 completes the assembly of the stick controller 31A in the controller assembly effect before completing the assembly of the movable body 32 in the movable object assembly effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (D), the controller image Z1 is displayed to notify the operation of the stick controller 31A, while the assembly of the movable body 32 is completed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (E), it is variable at the timing when the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A is input during the operation effective period, or at the timing when the operation effective period elapses without input of the detection signal. If the display result is a big hit, the movable body 32 is dropped from the origin position to the effect position, and the effect image Z40 is displayed around the movable body 32 in the display area of the image display device 5, so that the ally character is an enemy character. If the variable display result is a loss, the movable body 32 is not dropped from the origin position to the production position, and the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. To notify that the variable display result is lost.

  The assembly of the movable body 32 may not be completed in the movable body assembly effect regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Further, the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect may be completed or failed at the same timing, or the controller assembly effect may be completed or failed before the movable object assembly effect.

  Further, in the fifth modification, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a form in which the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect are executed at the same timing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body assembly is performed. The production may be executed separately from the controller assembly production (operation promotion production). Furthermore, although the modification 5 illustrated the form which applied the movable body 32 which can operate | move as an example of a predetermined | prescribed site | part material, this invention is not limited to this, A predetermined member is a decoration member etc. which cannot operate | move It may be another member, or may be a game member or structure related to a game such as a prize opening forming member or a passage forming member such as the special variable winning ball device 7 or the variable winning ball device 6.

  In the above embodiment, the firing operation promotion effect A is executed at the start of the jackpot gaming state, and the firing operation promotion effect B is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state (at the start of the short time state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing operation promotion effect B is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, and the firing operation promotion effect A is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state (at the start of the short time state). May be. Further, either the firing operation promotion effect A or the firing operation promotion effect B may be executed at the start and end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the embodiment and the modification, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect in the launch operation promotion effect, and the movable body assembly effect, the parts images constituting the predetermined member are assembled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first component may be displayed as the second component as described above as long as the component image constituting the predetermined member is displayed in a specific manner. In addition to displaying in a mode of assembling to a part, it may be displayed in a mode of connecting a wiring to a connector so that it can be specified that a signal is flowing through the wiring after being connected.

  That is, the mode of assembling components includes not only the assembly of components but also the connection of components (wiring), the coloring, processing, or molding of components. In addition, as in the third and fourth modifications, each component image is displayed in an enlarged (or reduced) mode, each component image is displayed in a mode in which each component image is sequentially emphasized, or is arranged on a predetermined member. The display by various aspects other than the said assembly | attachment aspect, such as what is displayed by, is possible. That is, the component includes all components that constitute the predetermined member, such as members constituting the predetermined member, electronic components such as solenoids, motors, sensors, and LEDs, wiring, and screws.

  The part image is not limited to an image imitating a part constituting the predetermined member (such as an image displayed in a manner in which the player can identify the part), but is related to the part constituting the predetermined member. For example, it is possible to specify a part with minimum elements such as an outline, but a part of the part is omitted, whitened, blurred, deformed, deformed, etc. The image etc. which displayed the part in a mode in which a person cannot specify parts are also included.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect, the path assembly effect, and the movable body assembly effect in the launch operation promotion effect, the electronic parts such as wiring, connectors, sensors, and solenoids and the appearance are poor. Although the form which does not display about a component was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it display these electronic components and components with a bad appearance.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect, the path assembly effect, and the movable body assembly effect in the launch operation promotion effect, each part image corresponding to each part is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint position. In addition to the display in the form (perspective view), the form is illustrated in which each part image is linearly moved at a predetermined speed toward a predetermined part image, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may display a part image in the form (for example, a front view, a side view, a rear view, a top view, a bottom view etc.) which looked at from each different viewpoint position. Further, the component image may be displayed while being rotated, displayed while being reduced or enlarged, or may be moved non-linearly. Also, the moving speed can be variously changed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the aspect which assembles each part image corresponding to each part one by one in the controller assembly production in the operation promotion production, the handle assembly production in the launching operation promotion production, the route assembly production, and the movable body assembly production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of parts may be displayed together.

  In the embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect in the launch operation promotion effect, a plurality of components constituting the operation unit capable of detecting the operation of the player are assembled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined member that is not an operation unit capable of detecting a player's action, such as a route assembly effect or a movable body assembly effect { For example, in addition to the stick controller 31A, push button 31B, hitting operation handle 30 and movable body 32, speakers 8L and 8R, various decorative portions, image display device 5, various winning opening forming members, variable winning ball device, game area Y And a game board 2 and a pachinko gaming machine 1 (including a glass door frame, a gaming machine frame 3 and the like)}. Good.

  In the embodiment, the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect is started at a predetermined timing before the timing at which the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 is displayed. The route assembly effect is exemplified by a form that is started at a predetermined timing before the timing at which the handle image Z17 is displayed. For example, the controller assembly effect may be started during the battle effect. The production and the route assembly production may be started from the start timing of the fanfare period or the ending period. That is, the start timing is arbitrary.

  In the above embodiment, the controller assembly effect, the handle assembly effect, and the route assembly effect are exemplified as a mode in which all parts images are continuously assembled within a predetermined period. For example, display of a mode in which one component image is assembled to another component image (for example, cut-in display) may be performed step by step in a plurality of times. For example, the controller assembly effect (specific effect) may be displayed stepwise by dividing the display of a mode in which one component image is assembled into another component image from the start of variable display. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect based on the hold memory can be executed, one part image is combined with another part image in a plurality of variable displays before the variable display for executing the operation promotion effect in the super reach effect. The display of the attached mode may be performed step by step, and the display that the assembly is completed may be performed in the variable display that executes the operation promotion effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, when displaying the aspect of assembling the component image during execution of the controller assembly effect, the handle assembly effect, and the route assembly effect, the background image of the component image, the effect image, etc. are displayed, It is possible to output effect sound effects and the like, and the expectation degree of jackpot may be made different by changing the display mode of these background images and effect images and the mode of effect sound effects.

  In the above embodiment, the controller assembly effect, the handle assembly effect, and the route assembly effect have been illustrated in the form of displaying the manner of assembly by moving and displaying each component image (moving image display). Is not limited to this. For example, a teammate character or an enemy character appearing in a super reach effect may be displayed in a form in which each component image is assembled. In addition, in this case, the character type (for example, whether the character to be assembled is an ally character or an enemy character) and the character mode (for example, the character's clothes color, facial expression, body shape, possession) The expectation level of jackpot may be different depending on the item).

  Further, in the controller assembly effect in the above embodiment, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are displayed and assembled one by one in order, but a plurality of component images ZA1 that can identify each component A1 to A5 are displayed. From the state where all of ZA5 are displayed, it may be displayed in a mode of being assembled one by one or plural.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the aspect which assemble | attaches each component image related to several components including the 1st component which comprises each of the stick controller 31A in a controller assembly effect, and the hit | ball hitting operation handle 30 in a handle assembly effect. In the above example, the completed images ZA6 and ZB5 that have been assembled are displayed as specific part images using at least a part of the first part image and the second part image. The specific part image using at least a part of the first part image and the second part image is not necessarily limited to a completed image that has been assembled by assembling all the part images. In addition, an image (at least a part of the game board image Z20 and the component image ZC1 in the route assembly effect, or the incomplete image ZA7 ( For example, an image in which the component image ZC1 is assembled to the game board image Z20 (see FIG. 8-17 (B)), and the first component image and the second component image corresponding to at least two components among a plurality of components are combined. It may be an incomplete image attached.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the completed image ZA6 of the stick controller 31A in the controller assembly effect as shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the completed image ZA6 of the stick controller 31A is displayed, the completed image ZA6 is displayed. May be displayed in a manner assembled to the gaming machine frame 3, and then the controller image Z1 may be displayed. Further, the completed image ZA6 and the controller image Z1 may be the same image or not the same image.

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

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

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

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

1 Pachinko machine 120 Production control CPU
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A gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game medium in the game area,
A launch control unit for launching a game medium;
A first path through which game media launched into the game area can flow down, and a second path different from the first path;
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts a game medium launch operation so that the game medium flows down the second path;
With
The firing operation unit is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part and a second part,
The promotion effect execution means displays a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component in the promotion effect, and the first component image and the second component. A gaming machine characterized in that a specific part image using at least a part of the part image can be displayed. A gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game medium in the game area,
A launch control unit for launching a game medium;
A first path through which game media launched into the game area can flow down, and a second path different from the first path;
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts a game medium launch operation so that the game medium flows down the second path;
With
The firing operation unit is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part and a second part,
In the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means can sequentially display a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component.

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