JP2019208786A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance a performance effect.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can execute a plurality of types of specific performance, and displays a predetermined display by a predetermined operation. The Pachinko game machine can execute a specific performance by any one of performance patterns between a first performance pattern that completes a predetermined operation when a predetermined display becomes a specific mode and executes any one of a plurality of types of specific performance and a second performance pattern that completes a predetermined operation when a predetermined display becomes a specific mode and executes any one of a plurality of types of specific performance after the Pachinko game machine continues a predetermined operation without terminating when a predetermined display becomes the same or similar to the specific mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of notice effects are executed that cause the player to expect the display result to be in a specific display mode.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that performs a countdown display that subtracts a timer value with the passage of time, and executes a timer effect that executes any one of a plurality of types of notice effects when a specific timer value is reached (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement in terms of enhancing the effect.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve an effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a notice effect);
Predetermined display means for displaying the predetermined display by performing a predetermined operation (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for performing the operation display for subtracting the count value of the timer display),
A first effect pattern (for example, pattern 1 or the like) that terminates the predetermined operation and executes any one of the plurality of types of specific effects due to the predetermined display being in a specific mode;
When the predetermined display is the same or similar to the specific mode, the predetermined operation is continued without ending, and then the predetermined operation is ended by the predetermined display being the specific mode. A second effect pattern (for example, pattern 2) for executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects;
A specific effect can be executed by any one of the effect patterns.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
It can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state)
The advantage controlled in the advantageous state varies depending on the predetermined operation period of the predetermined display (for example, the longer the operation display period in which the count value of the timer display is subtracted and displayed, the higher the reliability for the big hit).
You may do it.

  With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the predetermined operation period of the predetermined display.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
Can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
The specific effect execution means executes a specific effect according to an effect pattern that differs depending on the degree of advantage controlled to the advantageous state, among the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern (for example, pattern 2 rather than pattern 1). The timer pattern is more reliable for big hits)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the effect pattern to be executed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The predetermined display means can suggest which effect pattern of the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern is executed by changing the mode of the predetermined display (for example, a timer display is displayed). Whether to continue depending on whether or not the display is enlarged (whether or not the display mode changes), i.e., suggesting whether it is the timer pattern of pattern 1 or the timer pattern of pattern 2),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the mode of the predetermined display.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The predetermined display means can indicate which of the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern is used to execute the specific effect by setting a part of the predetermined display as a specific display (for example, Whether or not to continue by displaying a specific display such as “continue” or “remaining” in the portion displaying the unit of 10 seconds, that is, whether it is a timer pattern of pattern 1 or a timer pattern of pattern 2 Such),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the predetermined display.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The predetermined display means is
A predetermined display of any type of the plurality of types of predetermined displays can be displayed with a predetermined operation (for example, an hourglass operation display or a sparkler display).
Depending on the type of the predetermined display, it is possible to suggest which one of the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern is used to execute the specific effect (for example, whether it is pattern 1 or pattern 2) Depending on the situation, one will display an hourglass action and the other will display a sparkler)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The specific effect executing means can execute an additional effect that is not executed in the first effect pattern during the execution of the second effect pattern (for example, the pattern 1 that does not continue in the timer pattern of the pattern 2 in which the timer display continues). Sound effects that are not output in the
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of arrangement | positioning layout of the main member in the pachinko game machine of 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 the variable display start setting process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a timer display execution lottery table and a notice effect execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution start timing and execution end timing of a timer display. It is a flowchart which shows a timer display control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st notice effect execution lottery table, a 2nd notice effect execution lottery table, and a 1st timer pattern determination lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd timer pattern determination lottery table. It is explanatory drawing shown about the update aspect of the timer display in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of arrangement | positioning layout of the main member in the pachinko game machine in a modification. It is explanatory drawing shown about the update aspect of the timer display in a modification. It is explanatory drawing shown about the update aspect of the timer display in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the start opening (first start winning opening, second start winning opening) is also referred to as start 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. Normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating “0” to “9”, lighting patterns such as “−”, and the like. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the “small hit” 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. A state in which the time reduction control is being executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time reduction control is not being executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. The high accuracy state and the low base state are also referred to as a high accuracy 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 figure game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the display result of the special 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 corresponding 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. You may make it perform a pseudo-continuous production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating operation contents 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 sound 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 sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis 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 the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold 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. It is updated to 7 ″, and the big hit effect processing is finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 036AK)
Next, the characteristic part 036AK of the present embodiment will be described. 8-1 is explanatory drawing which shows a part of arrangement | positioning layout of the main member in the pachinko game machine 1 of this Embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, a movable body 32 is provided substantially on the upper side of the image display device 5. The movable body 32 is controlled to advance from a retracted position (shown position) to an advanced position that shields the image display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, a timer display device 036AK001 is provided substantially below the image display device 5. This timer display device 036AK001 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the remaining time until a predetermined notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice), which will be described later, is executed. The timer display device 036AK001 is composed of two displays, and the first and second displays from the left represent a unit of 10 seconds and a unit of 1 second. The timer display device 036AK001 is controlled by the VDP036AK002 included in the display control unit 123 (see FIG. 8-2).

  FIG. 8C 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 has a fluctuation pattern command storage area (a storage area in which the fluctuation pattern command received in the command analysis process (step S75) is stored. A fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern command. The variation pattern command is read out from the variable display start setting process (step S171)) (step 036AKS001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the read variation pattern command and the display result designation command storage area (the storage area in which the display result designation command received in the command analysis process (step S75) is stored. What is the display result designation command? , A command for designating a variable display result, and a command transmitted in the variable display start setting process (step S171), designating that the display result 1 designating command is out of place, and a display result 2 designating command being 15R. The display result of the decorative design is specified according to the data stored in the display result 3 specification command (that is, the display result 3 specification command specifies 8R probability change big hit). (Stop symbol) is determined (step 036 AKS002). When using a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-continuation, if the pseudo-continuation is designated by a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 036AKS002, uses a chance target symbol ( For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 036AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  For example, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” or “8R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command). The CPU 120 for effect control determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stopped symbols.

  In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a “stop symbol” of a decorative symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect (step 036AKS003). Here, for example, whether or not the starting variation is a big hit, if it is a big hit, which type of big hit, or based on the read variation pattern or the like, a predetermined notice effect (for example, a predetermined image is displayed). Whether or not to perform cut-in notice for cut-in display, group notice for displaying a group of characters, or for an accessory notice for controlling movement of the movable body 32 to the advanced position is determined. It may be determined whether or not to perform step-up advancement that develops to a stage corresponding to the degree of reliability with respect to the big hit, or button production in which the production screen is switched by receiving an operation from the player to the operation member.

  After step 036AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when the change pattern or notice effect is executed (step 036AKS004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 036 AKS005).

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, timer display control data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol (in addition to the decorative symbol display mode, the display of the image display device 5). Including effects other than decorative designs on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, displays the decorative design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled.

  Further, the timer display in the timer display device 036AK001 is controlled in a manner set in the timer display control data.

  The process table is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern, the notice effect, and the notification effect. If it is decided to execute the notice effect in the process such as Step 036AKS004, it is not decided to select the process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is set and to execute the notice effect. In this case, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

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

  After step 036AKS005, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, timer display device 036AK001, speakers 8L and 8R, LED and movable body 32) according to the contents of process data 1 (step 036AKS006).

  After step 036AKS006, the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 036AKS007). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect processing (step S172) (step 036AKS008).

  FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step 036AKS003). In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the starting change is a change that can be displayed on the timer (step 036AKS011). In step 036 AKS 011, the variation pattern command is read, and if the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern, it is determined that the variation can be displayed by the timer. In addition to the change in super reach, for example, when the change is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of seconds, it may be determined that the change can be displayed by the timer.

  If the change is a timer displayable effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a timer display execution lottery to determine whether or not to perform timer display using the timer display device 036AK001 (step 036AKS012). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to perform timer display using the timer display execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a timer display execution lottery table. In the timer display execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), a determination value corresponding to whether or not the timer display is executed is assigned for each variable display result. In the example shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), however. In order to simplify the explanation, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for timer display execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the timer display is executed at a rate of 70% and the timer display is not executed at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of place, it is determined that the timer display is executed at a rate of 40% and the timer display is not executed at a rate of 60%.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, it is configured that the performance of the announcement effect with the timer display is more reliable than the announcement effect without the timer display, but conversely the timer It may be configured such that the performance of the notice effect with display is less reliable for the big hit than the case of performing the notice effect without the timer display, It may be configured not to show the reliability.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), whether or not the timer display is executed is determined at a rate corresponding to the variable display result, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence / absence of execution of the timer display may be determined at a different rate based on the type of reach to be executed (super reach A and B). In addition, if the timer display can be executed even with fluctuations involving pseudo-continuations, the presence / absence of timer display execution is determined at a different rate based on the presence / absence of pseudo-continuations and the number of re-variations. It is good.

  Next, when it is determined that the timer display is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a timer display control process (step 036AKS014) for determining the start timing and end timing of the timer display and the notice effect. .

  Here, the timer display will be described. As described above, the timer display in the present embodiment displays the remaining time until the notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice) using the timer display device 036AK001. That is, any notice effect is executed when the remaining time of the timer display becomes “0”. In the present embodiment, timings T1 to T5 are provided as start candidate timings that can be timer display execution start timings, and timings T2 to T6 are provided as end candidate timings that can be timer display execution end timings. Since the execution end timing of the timer display and the execution start timing of the notice effect are common, that is, timings T2 to T6 are also provided as the execution start timing of the notice effect.

  Specifically, the timings T1 to T6 are arranged in order from the variation start timing, the timing T1 is 5 seconds after the variation start, the timing T2 is 20 seconds after the timing T1, and the timing 25 seconds after the timing T2. Timing T3, 30 seconds after timing T3 is timing T4, 35 seconds after timing T4 is timing T5, and 40 seconds after timing T5 is timing T6 (see FIG. 8-6).

  In the timer display control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of selecting a timer pattern in which a combination of a timer display start timing and an end timing is patterned. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As timer patterns, Pt1 to Pt15 shown in FIG. 8-6 are provided.

  Pt1 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T1 and ends at timing T6, and the period for which timer display is performed is 150 seconds. Pt2 is a timer pattern that starts the timer display at timing T2 and ends at timing T6, and the timer display period is 130 seconds. Pt3 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T3 and ends at timing T6, and the timer display period is 105 seconds. Pt4 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T4 and ends at timing T6, and the timer display period is 75 seconds. Pt5 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T5 and ends at timing T6, and the timer display period is 40 seconds.

  Pt6 is a timer pattern in which timer display starts at timing T1 and ends at timing T5, and the period during which the timer display is performed is 110 seconds. Pt7 is a timer pattern in which timer display starts at timing T2 and ends at timing T5, and the period during which timer display is performed is 90 seconds. Pt8 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T3 and ends at timing T5, and the timer display period is 65 seconds. Pt9 is a timer pattern in which the timer display starts at timing T4 and ends at timing T5, and the timer display period is 35 seconds.

  Pt10 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T1 and ends at timing T4, and the timer display period is 75 seconds. Pt11 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T2 and ends at timing T4, and the timer display period is 55 seconds. Pt12 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T3 and ends at timing T4, and the timer display period is 30 seconds.

  Pt13 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T1 and ends at timing T3, and the timer display period is 45 seconds. Pt14 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T2 and ends at timing T3, and the timer display period is 25 seconds.

  Pt15 is a timer pattern that starts timer display at timing T1 and ends at timing T2, and the timer display period is 20 seconds.

  The timer display in the feature part 036AK is performed by a timer display device 036AK001 composed of two displays. Therefore, unlike the Pt4 to Pt5 and Pt7 to Pt15 timer patterns that display a timer display of 99 seconds or less (Pattern 1), the Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6 timer patterns (Pattern 2) that display a timer display of 99 seconds or more After the remaining 100 seconds are displayed at “00”, the timer display is performed so as to start again from “99”. Specifically, the timer patterns (Pattern 2) of Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6 start the timer display from “50”, “30”, “05”, and “10”, respectively. 99 "is displayed, and then becomes" 0 ". That is, in the feature unit 036AK, when the timer display exceeding 99 seconds is performed, the timer display is performed in units of 10 seconds and units of 1 second without displaying units of 100 seconds. Then, at the timing when it becomes 100 seconds, a mode in which the player recognizes that the timer has once ended (a mode of “00”) is set, and thereafter 99 seconds or less are counted. According to this, it is possible to make the player recognize that the timer display has continued once the timer display has ended (the operation display for subtracting the count value of the timer display has continued), thereby enhancing the effect. be able to.

  The timer display is started from “50”, “30”, “05”, “10” in the same manner as the timer patterns (Pattern 2) of Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6. There may be a timer pattern that ends in seconds (ie, does not become “99” after becoming “00”). According to this, it is possible to provide a pattern in which the timer display continues from “99” after becoming “00”, and a pattern that does not continue, which can provide the player with unexpectedness and improve the interest. Further, since it is unclear whether or not the timer display is continued at the stage where the timer display is started, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the timer display continues. Note that “0” may be displayed instead of “00” when the process is completed in 50 seconds, 30 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. In the feature part 036AK, after “10” indicating the remaining 110 seconds before “00” has elapsed in the timer patterns of Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6, the period from the remaining 109 seconds to the remaining 100 seconds is set to “09”. ”To“ 00 ”, but after“ 10 ”indicating the remaining 10 seconds before“ 0 ”has elapsed, the remaining 9 seconds to 0 seconds are represented as“ 9 ”to“ 0 ”. indicate. That is, while the remaining period from 110 seconds to 100 seconds is displayed in both the unit of 10 seconds and the unit of 1 second, the remaining period from 9 seconds to 0 seconds is displayed only in the unit of 1 second. . Therefore, whether or not to continue can be suggested by the display mode, and the timer display mode can be noted.

  When it is determined not to execute the timer display, the effect control CPU 120 performs each notice effect execution lottery process for determining whether or not each notice effect is executed (N in step 036AKS013, 036AKS015). The announcement effect determined to be set is set (step 036AKS016). In Step 036AKS015, specifically, it is determined whether or not to perform each notice effect using the notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5 (B).

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram of a notice effect execution lottery table. In the notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), a determination value corresponding to whether or not each notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice) is executed is assigned for each variable display result. However, in the example shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the notice effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 60% and the cut-in notice is not executed at a rate of 40%. In addition, it is determined that the group notice is executed at a rate of 70%, and that the group notice is not executed at a rate of 30%, and that the object notice is executed at a rate of 80% is useful at a rate of 20%. It is decided not to execute the object notice.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of place, it is determined that the cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 40% and the cut-in notice is not executed at a rate of 60%. In addition, it is determined that the group notice is executed at a rate of 30%, but the group notice is not executed at a rate of 70%, and that the advance notice of an object is executed at a rate of 20%. It is decided not to execute the object notice.

  Thereby, the reliability with respect to the jackpot shown by each notice effect is cut-in notice <group notice <object notice.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), whether or not to execute each notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice) is determined at a rate corresponding to the variable display result. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the presence / absence of each notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice) may be determined at different ratios based on the type of reach to be executed (super reach A, B). In addition, in the case of a configuration in which a notice effect can be executed even with fluctuations involving pseudo-reams, each notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice, It may be determined whether or not the execution of the advance notice) is determined.

  When the timer display is not accompanied, it is assumed that the cut-in notice execution timing is timing T2, the group notice execution timing is timing T4, and the accessory notice execution timing is timing T6. Note that the execution timing of the notice effect without the timer display may be selected by lottery from a plurality of timings (timing T1 to T6 may be other timings). Good.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of notice effects without timer display in one variable display, but this is not restrictive, and only a single notice effect without timer display is executed. It may be possible.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect can be executed even without the timer display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timer display is always accompanied when the notice effect is executed. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, in one variable display, it is possible to execute a notice effect without a timer display a plurality of times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a notice effect without a timer display is performed once. May only be feasible.

  Returning to FIG. 8-4, after performing any one of the processes of step 036 AKS 014 and step 036 AKS 016, or when it is determined in step 036 AKS 011 that the change is not a timer displayable, the effect control CPU 120 becomes reach, for example. Whether or not to perform other notice effects not related to the timer display, such as stunning effects or step-up notices performed in the reach state, and other notice effect settings that determine the type of effect to be executed (Step 036 AKS 017), the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the timer display control process (step 036AKS014). In the timer display control process, the effect control CPU 120 can set execution of up to two notice effects. First, by performing Steps 036AKS021 to 036AKS024, a first notice effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "first notice effect") and a timer display corresponding to the first notice effect (hereinafter referred to as "first timer display"). If the execution of the first notice effect is set, the second notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “second notice effect”) is performed by performing steps 036AKS025 to 036AKS029. And timer display corresponding to the second notice effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second timer display”) can be set.

  Specifically, in the timer display control process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a first notice effect execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute any one of the notice effects as the first notice effect (step 036AKS021). ). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any notice effect is to be performed using the first notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, executing a role announcement at a rate of 50%, executing a group announcement at a rate of 30%, executing a cut-in announcement at a rate of 10% However, it is decided not to execute any notice effect at a rate of 10%.

  Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of place, it is possible to execute an accessory notice at a rate of 15%, execute a group notice at a rate of 20%, and execute a cut-in notice at a rate of 25%. However, it is determined that no notice effect is executed at a rate of 40%.

  Thereby, the reliability with respect to the big hit which the 1st notice production shows is cut-in notice <group notice <object notice.

  When it is determined to execute any one of the notice effects as the first notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first timer pattern determination lottery for determining the timer pattern of the first timer display for the notice effect. (Step 036AKS022 Y, 036AKS023). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any notice effect is to be performed using the first timer pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8-8 (C) is an explanatory diagram of a first timer pattern determination lottery table. In the first timer pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), a determination value corresponding to the timer pattern is assigned for each variable display result. In the example shown in FIG. In order to simplify the above, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for first timer pattern determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, if the variable display result is a big hit, Pt1 is 14%, Pt2 is 12%, Pt3 is 12%, Pt4 is 10%, Pt4 is 10%, and Pt5 is 10%. Pt6 at a rate of 8%, Pt7 at a rate of 8%, Pt8 at a rate of 6%, Pt9 at a rate of 6%, Pt10 at a rate of 4%, Pt11 at a rate of 4%, 2 As a timer pattern of the first timer display, Pt12 is determined at the rate of%, Pt13 at the rate of 2%, Pt14 at the rate of 1%, and Pt15 at the rate of 1%.

  For example, when the variable display result is out of place, Pt1 is 1%, Pt2 is 1%, Pt2 is 2%, Pt3 is 2%, Pt4 is 4%, and Pt5 is 4%. Pt6 at a rate of 4%, Pt7 at a rate of 6%, Pt8 at a rate of 6%, Pt9 at a rate of 8%, Pt10 at a rate of 8%, Pt11 at a rate of 10%, Pt12 is determined as a timer pattern for the first timer display, Pt12 is determined at a rate of 10%, Pt13 is determined at a rate of 12%, Pt14 is determined at a rate of 12%, and Pt15 is determined at a rate of 14%.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the longer the timer display execution period is, that is, the longer the operation display period during which the timer display count value is subtracted, the higher the reliability for the big hit. It is comprised so that it may become. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered for the operation display period of the timer display. In addition, the pattern pattern (Pt4 to Pt5 and Pt7 to Pt15 timer patterns that display a timer for 99 seconds or less) is more suitable than the pattern 2 (Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6 timer patterns that display a timer for 99 seconds or more). The reliability for the big hit is higher. Therefore, attention can be paid to the timer pattern to be executed. Further, the feature unit 036AK is configured such that the slower the end point is, the higher the reliability with respect to the big hit. Note that the shorter the timer display execution period, the higher the reliability for the big hit. Further, the reliability of pattern 1 may be higher than that of pattern 2.

  In the present embodiment, the timer pattern is determined at a rate corresponding to the variable display result as shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timer pattern may be determined at a different rate based on the type of reach to be executed (super reach A, B). Further, when the timer display can be executed even if the fluctuation is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous, the timer pattern may be determined at a different rate based on the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous and the number of re-variations.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the notice effect determined to be executed in step 036AKS021 and the timer pattern determined in step 036AKS023 (step 036AKS024). The process table corresponding to the notice effect and the timer pattern set here is selected in step 036AKS004 described above, and the process of step 036AKS006 and step S172 is performed, so that the timer display of the set timer pattern and the notice effect are performed. Will be executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set timer pattern is a timer pattern capable of executing the second notice effect (step 036AKS025).

  Here, the “timer pattern capable of executing the second notice effect” is a timer pattern in which a period in which the second timer display indicating the remaining time until the second notice effect is executed is left. is there. In the present embodiment, since timer display is performed using a single timer display device 036AK001, a plurality of timer displays cannot be performed in parallel. Therefore, step 036AKS026 is performed only when a timer pattern in which a period in which the second timer display can be executed is determined as the timer pattern of the first timer display indicating the remaining time until the first notice effect is executed. The subsequent processing is performed. The “timer pattern capable of executing the second notice effect” is specifically a timer pattern excluding Pt1, Pt2, Pt6, and Pt7.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of periods overlap when at least one of the plurality of periods coincides. That is, the execution period of the first timer display also when the end point of the first timer display and the start point of the second timer display match, and when the start point of the first timer display and the end point of the second timer display match. And the second timer display execution period overlap, the second timer display cannot be executed. For example, after Pt2 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display, Pt15, which is a timer pattern having timing T2 as the end timing, is not selected.

  In addition, if only one point in a plurality of periods matches, it is considered that the plurality of periods do not overlap, that is, a timer display of a plurality of timer patterns in which only one point in the execution period matches can be executed. You may comprise so that it may be. For example, Pt15 may be selected as the timer pattern for the second timer display after Pt2 is selected as the timer pattern for the first timer display. In that case, at the timing T2, the second timer display is ended and the first timer display is started.

  In step 036AKS025, if a timer pattern capable of executing the second notice effect is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute any of the notice effects as the second notice effect. A notice effect execution lottery is performed (step 036AKS026). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any notice effect is to be performed using the second notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram of a second notice effect execution lottery table. In the second notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), whether or not the notice effect is executed for each variable display result, and the notice effect type when it is executed (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice) In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the second notice effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, executing the advance notice of a role at a rate of 40%, executing the advance notice of a group at a rate of 30%, and executing a cut-in notice at a rate of 20% However, it is decided not to execute any notice effect at a rate of 10%.

  Also, for example, when the variable display result is out of place, it is possible to execute an advance notice at a rate of 10%, to execute a group notice at a rate of 20%, and to execute a cut-in notice at a rate of 30%. However, it is determined that no notice effect is executed at a rate of 40%.

  Here, when the first notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is compared with the second notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the first notice effect execution lottery is performed. The lottery table is configured such that the selection ratio of the advance notice is higher and the selection ratio of the cut-in notice is lower. That is, the timer pattern of the timer display corresponding to the notice effect with high reliability for the big hit is easily determined first.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A) and (B), whether or not the notice effect is executed at a rate corresponding to the variable display result, and the notice effect type (cut-in) when executed. (Notice, group notice, and accessory notice) is decided, but it is not limited to this. For example, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect at different ratios based on the type of reach to be executed (super reach A and B), and the notice effect type (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice) for execution are determined. It may be done. In addition, when it is configured to be able to execute a notice effect even if it is a fluctuation accompanied by a pseudo-ream, whether or not a notice effect is performed and executed at a different rate based on the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream and the number of re-variations The notice effect type (cut-in notice, group notice, and accessory notice) may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, as the second notice effect, the notice effect selected as the first notice effect can be selected for the same kind of notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, Only the notice effect that is not selected as one notice effect may be configured to be selectable as the second notice effect.

  When it is determined to execute any of the notice effects, the effect control CPU 120 performs a second timer pattern determination lottery for determining the timer pattern of the second timer display for the notice effect (step 036AKS028). ). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any notice effect is to be performed using the second timer pattern determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A) to (G).

  In step 036AKS028, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the timer pattern determined as the timer pattern of the first timer display among the plurality of second timer pattern determination lottery tables shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A) to (G). The second timer pattern determination lottery table is selected to determine the timer pattern of the second timer display.

  FIG. 8-9 (A) shows a second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt3 and Pt8 are selected) used for the second timer pattern determination lottery when Pt3 or Pt5 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display. Is shown.

  In the second timer pattern determination lottery using the second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt3 and Pt8 are selected), Pt15 is used as the second timer display timer pattern at a rate of 100% for any variable display result. It is determined.

  FIG. 8-9 (B) shows a second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt4 and Pt9 are selected) used for the second timer pattern determination lottery when Pt4 or Pt9 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display. Is shown.

  In the second timer pattern determination lottery using the second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt4 and Pt9 are selected), when the variable display result is a big hit, Pt13 is 50% and Pt14 is 30%. Pt15 is determined as the timer pattern of the second timer display at a rate of 20%. When the variable display result is out of place, Pt13 is determined as a timer pattern for the second timer display at a rate of 20%, Pt14 at a rate of 30%, and Pt15 at a rate of 50%.

  FIG. 8-9 (C) shows a second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt5 is selected) used for the second timer pattern determination lottery when Pt5 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display. .

  In the second timer pattern determination lottery using the second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt5 is selected), when the variable display result is a big hit, Pt10 is 29%, Pt11 is 19%, and 19%. Pt12 is determined as the timer pattern of the second timer display, Pt13 is determined as the ratio of 14%, Pt13 is determined as the ratio of 9%, Pt14 is determined as the ratio of 5%, and Pt15 is determined as the ratio of 5%. When the variable display result is out of place, Pt10 at a rate of 5%, Pt11 at a rate of 9%, Pt12 at a rate of 14%, Pt13 at a rate of 19%, Pt14 at a rate of 24%, 29 % Is determined as the timer pattern of the second timer display.

  FIG. 8-9 (D) shows a second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt10 and Pt11 are selected) used for the second timer pattern determination lottery when Pt10 or Pt11 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display. Is shown.

  In the second timer pattern determination lottery using the second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt10 and Pt11 are selected), Pt5 is used as the second timer display timer pattern at a rate of 100% regardless of the variable display result. It is determined.

  FIG. 8-9 (E) shows a second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt12 is selected) used for the second timer pattern determination lottery when Pt12 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display. .

  In the second timer pattern determination lottery using the second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt12 is selected), when the variable display result is a big hit, 70% of Pt5 and 30% of Pt15 are the second timer. It is determined as a timer pattern for display. When the variable display result is out of place, Pt5 is determined as a timer pattern for the second timer display at a rate of 30% and Pt15 at a rate of 70%.

  FIG. 8-9 (F) shows a second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt13 and Pt14 are selected) used for the second timer pattern determination lottery when Pt13 or Pt14 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display. Is shown.

  In the second timer pattern determination lottery using the second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt13 and Pt14 are selected), when the variable display result is a big hit, Pt4 is 50% and Pt5 is 30%. Pt9 is determined as a timer pattern of the second timer display at a rate of 20%. When the variable display result is out of place, Pt4 is determined as a timer pattern for the second timer display at a rate of 20%, Pt5 at a rate of 30%, and Pt9 at a rate of 50%.

  FIG. 8-9 (G) shows a second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt15 is selected) used for the second timer pattern determination lottery when Pt15 is selected as the timer pattern of the first timer display. .

  In the second timer pattern determination lottery using the second timer pattern determination lottery table (when Pt15 is selected), when the variable display result is a big hit, Pt3 is 29% and Pt4 is 19% and 19%. As a timer pattern of the second timer display, Pt5 is determined at a rate of 14%, Pt8 at a rate of 14%, Pt9 at a rate of 9%, and Pt12 at a rate of 5%. When the variable display result is out of place, Pt3 at a rate of 5%, Pt4 at a rate of 9%, Pt5 at a rate of 14%, Pt8 at a rate of 19%, Pt9 at a rate of 24%, 29 % Is determined as the timer pattern of the second timer display.

  In this embodiment, the timer pattern is determined at a rate corresponding to the variable display result as shown in FIG. 8-9. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timer pattern may be determined at a different rate based on the type of reach to be executed (super reach A, B). Further, when the timer display can be executed even if the fluctuation is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous, the timer pattern may be determined at a different rate based on the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous and the number of re-variations.

  Returning to FIG. 8-7, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the notice effect determined to be executed in step 036AKS026 and the timer pattern determined in step 036AKS028 (step 036AKS029). The process table corresponding to the notice effect and the timer pattern set here is selected in step 036AKS004 described above, and the process of step 036AKS006 and step S172 is performed, so that the timer display of the set timer pattern and the notice effect are performed. Will be executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the first timer display control process, after determining the timer pattern of the first timer display, the timer pattern that does not overlap with the first timer display is changed to the timer of the second timer display. Although it is determined as the pattern, a timer pattern that does not overlap with the first timer display and the second timer display may be determined as the timer pattern of the third timer display. For example, when Pt5 and Pt12 are selected as the timer patterns of the first timer display and the second timer display, Pt15 may be selectable as the timer pattern of the third timer display. .

  FIGS. 8-10 is explanatory drawing shown about the update mode of the timer display in this Embodiment. VDP036AK002 in the present embodiment updates the display screen of timer display device 036AK001 by performing an interrupt process every 1/30 second (0.0333... S). 8-10 (A-1) to FIG. 8-10 (A-8) show the update mode when the timer display is performed with the timer pattern of Pt1, and FIG. ) To FIG. 8-10 (B-3) show the update mode when the timer display is performed with the timer pattern of Pt5. That is, FIG. 8-10 shows an example of a pattern 2 timer pattern (Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6) as a timer pattern to be recognized by the player that the timer display has continued, and a timer pattern in which the timer display ends without continuing. An example of the timer pattern (Pt4 to Pt5 and Pt7 to Pt15) of the pattern 2 is shown.

  Since the timer display period of Pt1 is 150 seconds, the timer display starts from “50” when the timer display of the pattern starts as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A-1). To do. Then, an operation display for subtracting 1 every second is performed (update display). Then, as described above, after “10” indicating the remaining 110 seconds has elapsed, the period from the remaining 109 seconds to the remaining 100 seconds, such as “09” to “00”, is expressed in units of 10 seconds and 1 second. Since the unit is displayed in both units, the remaining 102 seconds and the remaining 101 seconds are “02”, “01” as shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A-2) and 8-10 (A-3), respectively. Display as updated. When the remaining time is 100 seconds, it is updated and displayed as “00” as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A-4). Thereafter, at the timing when the remaining time is 99 seconds, it is changed to FIG. 8-10 (A-5). As shown, it is updated and displayed at “99”. Since the timer display in the feature unit 036AK is performed by the timer display device 036AK001 composed of two displays, when a timer display of 99 seconds or more is performed like the timer pattern of Pt1, a unit of 100 seconds The timer is displayed in units of 10 seconds and units of 1 second. Then, at the timing when it becomes 100 seconds, a mode in which the player recognizes that the timer has once ended (a mode of “00”) is set, and thereafter 99 seconds or less are counted. Therefore, the player can be made to recognize that the timer display has continued once the timer display has ended, and the effect of the presentation can be enhanced.

  After the timer display is updated to “99”, at the timing when the remaining 98 seconds are reached, it is updated to “98” as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A-6). And an update display is performed with progress of time. As described above, after “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed, the remaining 9 seconds to 0 seconds are displayed only in units of 1 second such as “9” to “0”. The remaining 1 second is updated and displayed as “1” as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A-7). When the remaining time is 0 seconds, it is updated to “0” as shown in FIG. 8-10 (A-8), and then each notice effect (cut) set in the notice effect setting process in FIG. 8-4 is displayed. (In advance notice, group notice, or advance notice). Thus, while the remaining period from 110 seconds to 100 seconds is displayed in both the unit of 10 seconds and the unit of 1 second, the remaining period from 9 seconds to 0 seconds is displayed only in the unit of 1 second. indicate. Therefore, whether or not to continue can be suggested by the display mode, and the timer display mode can be noted.

  The Pt5 timer pattern has a timer display period of 40 seconds. As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B-1), when the timer display of the pattern starts, the timer display starts from “40”. To do. Then, an operation display for subtracting 1 every second is performed (update display). As described above, after “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed, the remaining 9 seconds to the remaining 0 seconds are displayed in units of 1 second such as “9” to “0”. Therefore, the remaining 1 second is updated and displayed as “1” as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B-2). When the remaining time is 0 seconds, it is updated to “0” as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B-3), and then each notice effect (cut) set in the notice effect setting process in FIG. 8-4 is displayed. (In advance notice, group notice, or advance notice).

(Modification of feature 036AK)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the timer display is performed by the timer display device 036AK001 configured by 7-segment LEDs is shown, but this is an example. For example, timer display may be performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003 shown in FIGS. When the timer display is performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003, it is possible to display more modes of timer display than when the timer display is performed on the timer display device 036AK001 composed of 7-segment LEDs. is there. Specifically, an update mode when the timer display is performed in the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003 will be described. Note that, in the case where the timer display is performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003, the timer display is performed in units of 10 seconds and units of 1 second without displaying units of 100 seconds. It is the same.

  FIGS. 8-12 is explanatory drawing shown about the update aspect of the timer display in a modification. Similar to the example shown in FIG. 8-10, FIGS. 8-12 (A-1) to 8-12 (A-8) show the update mode when the timer display is performed with the timer pattern of Pt1. 8-12 (B-1) to FIG. 8-12 (B-3) show the update mode when the timer display is performed with the timer pattern of Pt5. In the example shown in FIG. 8-10, after “10” indicating the remaining 110 seconds has elapsed, the remaining 109 seconds to the remaining 100 seconds have a unit of 10 seconds such as “09” to “00” and 1 Displayed in both units of seconds, and after “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed, the remaining 9 seconds to 0 seconds are displayed in only 1 second units, such as “9” to “0”. In the case where timer display is performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003, after “10” indicating the remaining 110 seconds elapses, the period from the remaining 109 seconds to the remaining 100 seconds is “continued 9” to After “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed and “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds have elapsed, the remaining 9 seconds to 0 seconds are displayed as “remaining 9” to “remaining 0”. Clearer than the timer display with 036AK001, continue Update display Te suggest whether or not carried out. That is, when the timer display is performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003, whether or not to continue by displaying a specific display such as “continue” or “remaining” on the portion of the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003 that displays the unit of 10 seconds. That is, it indicates whether the timer pattern is pattern 1 or 2 timer pattern. According to this, attention can be paid to the display content of the timer display.

  In this modified example, “continuation” is displayed in the portion displaying the unit of 10 seconds at the timing when the remaining 109 seconds after passing “10” as the timer display indicating the remaining 110 seconds, A specific remaining number of seconds (both timers are displayed, for example, “remaining” is displayed in the portion displaying the unit of 10 seconds at the timing when the remaining 9 seconds after “10” indicating 10 seconds has elapsed) An example is shown in which “continuation” and “remaining” are displayed (specific display) at the timing when the display count value becomes “9”), for example, depending on the type of notice effect to be executed A specific display may be displayed at the timing. According to this, since the notice effect to be executed is different depending on the timing at which the specific display is displayed, it is possible to suggest the type of the notice effect to be executed according to the specific display timing. Can attract the attention of players. In addition, since the reliability for the jackpot is higher in the order of cut-in notice <group notice <object notice, it can be said that suggesting the type of notice effect to be executed suggests the jackpot reliability. Also, the count value of each timer display is different such that “continuation” is displayed for the remaining 103 seconds (“3” on the timer display), and “remaining” is displayed for the remaining 5 seconds (“5” on the timer display). May be displayed. Further, by displaying “remaining” in the portion displaying the unit of 10 seconds at the time when the remaining 109 seconds are displayed, the player is informed that the unit will not continue, and then at the timing when the remaining 103 seconds are reached. The display of “remaining” may be switched to “continuation” to indicate that it will continue. According to this, an unexpectedness can be given to a player and a game interest can be improved. In this modification, even if there is a remaining number of seconds of 100 seconds or longer (for example, 109 seconds) internally, “9” may be displayed as the timer display similarly to the remaining 9 seconds (“09”). "And" 9 "are not displayed differently).

  Further, in this example, an example is suggested that indicates whether or not to continue by performing a specific display such as “continue” or “remaining”, but only when continuing, that is, “10” indicating the remaining 110 seconds. When the remaining 109 seconds have elapsed, “continuation” is displayed in the portion displaying the unit of 10 seconds, and the specific display is not displayed after “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed. You may do it. Further, the specific display is not limited to “continuation” characters, and an arbitrary image such as a character image may be displayed as the specific display. Further, the display location of the specific display is not limited to the portion displaying the unit of 10 seconds in the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003. Further, it may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  Further, in this modified example, when the timer display is performed with the timer pattern of pattern 2 (timer patterns of Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6 that display the timer for 99 seconds or more), the timing at which the remaining 100 seconds (that is, “ The sound effect is output (at the timing of “0” timer display) (see FIG. 8-12 (A-4)). That is, in the timer pattern of pattern 2 in which the timer display continues from “99” after becoming “00”, a sound effect that is not output in pattern 1 that does not continue is output. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively notify the player that the timer display is continued, and the effect of production can be enhanced. The sound effect may be output for the remaining 101 seconds to 100 seconds (the timer display count value may be output for “01” to “00”). Also, a plurality of types of sound effects may be provided to suggest the type of notice effect to be executed according to the type of sound effect to be output. According to this, the player's interest in the output sound effect can be gathered, and the gaming interest can be improved. Further, in addition to the sound effect, a continuation may be suggested by performing a predetermined image display such as displaying a predetermined character. In this case, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, or a predetermined image may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003.

  In the above embodiment, the pattern 2 timer patterns (Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6 timer patterns for displaying a timer of 99 seconds or more) are respectively “50”, “30”, “05”, and “10”. An example is shown in which the timer display starts and “99” is displayed after each “00” is displayed, and then “0”. This is an example. The count value of the timer display displayed after “00” does not have to be fixed to “99”. For example, in the timer pattern of Pt1 (150-second timer), after starting at “50” It becomes “00”, it restarts from “49”, becomes “00”, restarts from “49” again, and so on, and does not have to restart from “99”. Further, the count value of the timer display to be started may be started as “99” and restarted from “50” after “00”. According to this, since the expectation is higher as the operation display period in which the timer display is subtracted is longer, pay attention to the count value of the timer display when the timer display is performed as a whole and how many seconds the timer display is continued as a whole. Can be collected. In addition, there may be a pattern in which a big hit is confirmed as a premier display when the count value of the timer display at the time of resumption is “77”.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the timer display is performed by the timer display device 036AK001 configured by 7-segment LEDs. However, for example, the image display device 5 may perform the timer display. Good. When the timer display is performed on the image display device 5, it is possible to perform timer display in more modes than when the timer display is performed on the timer display device 036AK001 constituted by 7-segment LEDs. . Specifically, an update mode in the case where timer display is performed on the image display device 5 will be described. Even when the timer display is performed on the image display device 5, the timer display is performed in units of 10 seconds and units of 1 second without displaying units of 100 seconds as in the above embodiment. It is the same. Further, in this modification, even when there is a remaining number of seconds of 100 seconds or more (for example, 109 seconds) internally, “9” may be displayed as the timer display similarly to the remaining 9 seconds (“09”). "And" 9 "are not displayed differently).

  FIGS. 8-13 is explanatory drawing shown about the update aspect of the timer display in a modification. In the example shown in the figure, an update mode when the timer display is performed with the timer pattern of Pt5 is shown. In this modification, after the count value of the timer display exceeds “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds, the timer display mode is changed (including no change) in the remaining 9 seconds to 0 seconds. This suggests the type of notice effect to be executed. In addition, since the reliability for the jackpot is higher in the order of cut-in notice <group notice <object notice, it can be said that suggesting the type of notice effect to be executed suggests the jackpot reliability. In this example, as a change mode of the timer display in the remaining period from 9 seconds to 0 seconds, an example is shown in which the display size is changed (enlarged or reduced) (including those in which the display size is not changed). ).

  When the timer display of the Pt5 timer pattern is started, the Pt5 timer pattern has a period of 40 seconds for the timer display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Start timer display from. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), an operation display in which 1 is subtracted every second (update display) is performed. As described above, after “10” indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed, the display mode of the timer display being displayed is changed (including no change) for the remaining 9 seconds to the remaining 0 seconds. . Specifically, if the type of the notice effect to be executed is a group notice, the timer display count value is updated without changing the display form of the timer display as shown in FIG. 8-13 (C-1). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (C-2), the group notice is executed after the count value of the timer display becomes “0”.

  If the type of the notice effect to be executed is the object notice, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (D-1), the display mode of the timer display is enlarged and the count value of the timer display is updated and displayed. As shown in 8-13 (D-2), after the count value of the timer display becomes “0”, the accessory announcement is executed. If the type of the notice effect to be executed is a cut-in notice, the timer display display mode is reduced and the timer display count value is updated and displayed as shown in FIG. 8-13 (E-1). As shown in FIG. 8-13 (E-2), the cut-in notice is executed after the count value of the timer display becomes “0”. Thus, since the notice effect performed by the change mode of the timer display is suggested, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the display mode of the timer display. In this example, a group notice is given if the display mode of the timer display does not change, an accessory notice is given if it is enlarged, and a cut-in notice is given if a reduced display is given. However, it is possible to arbitrarily change which notice effect is executed according to which aspect. Further, the notice effect need not always be executed depending on the mode of the timer display. For example, even when the timer display is enlarged and displayed, group notice or cut-in notice may be executed. When the enlarged display is performed, it is only necessary to be higher than the rate at which the accessory announcement is executed and the rate at which other types of announcement effects are executed (the same applies to other modes).

  In this example, the display mode is changed at the timing when the specific remaining number of seconds (both the timer display count value is “9”) is shown, but at the timing at which the timer display display mode changes. Accordingly, the reliability of the announcement effect to be executed may be different. For example, the slower the timing at which the display mode of the timer display is enlarged, the higher the rate at which the advance notice is executed. The earlier the enlarged display timing, the lower the rate at which the advance notice is executed. An effect may be easily executed (the same applies to reduced display). On the contrary, the earlier the timing at which the display mode of the timer display is enlarged, the higher the rate at which the accessory announcement is executed, and the slower the timing at which the display is enlarged, the more the proportion at which the feature announcement is executed. It may be low and other notice effects may be easily executed (the same applies to the reduced display). In addition to the enlarged display and reduced display, the change in the mode of the timer display includes, for example, the font and color, the number changes to Chinese numerals, and the remaining images together with an image indicating a notice effect that can be executed. You may change to the image which shows the number of seconds.

  Further, in this example, the example in which the type of the notice effect to be executed is suggested by changing the display mode of the timer display is shown, but instead, for example, whether or not the timer display is enlarged and displayed. Depending on (whether or not the display mode changes), it may be suggested whether or not to continue, that is, whether it is the timer pattern of pattern 1 or the timer pattern of pattern 2. Specifically, in the case of performing the timer display by the pattern pattern 2 (Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6 timer patterns for displaying the timer for 99 seconds or more), “10” as the timer display indicating the remaining 110 seconds has elapsed. At the timing of the remaining 109 seconds, the display mode of the timer display is enlarged and displayed during the period “9” to “0” as the timer display from the remaining 109 seconds to the remaining 100 seconds, while the timer pattern ( In the case of performing the timer display by the timer pattern of Pt4 to Pt5 and Pt7 to Pt15 that display the timer display of 99 seconds or less), the remaining 9 seconds have elapsed after “10” as the timer display indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed. At the timing, the timer display for the period from “9” to “0” as the timer display from the remaining 9 seconds to the remaining 0 seconds By not displaying the display mode in an enlarged manner, it is suggested that the timer display is the timer pattern of pattern 1 or the timer pattern of pattern 2 during the period when “9” to “0” are displayed as the timer display. It may be. According to this, attention can be paid to the display mode of the timer display. On the contrary, in the case where the timer display is performed by the timer pattern of pattern 1, the remaining 9 seconds at the timing when the remaining 9 seconds have elapsed after “10” as the timer display indicating the remaining 10 seconds has elapsed. In the period from “9” to “0” as the timer display of the remaining 0 seconds from the timer, the display mode of the timer display is reduced and the timer display of the remaining 109 seconds to the remaining 100 seconds is performed using the timer pattern of pattern 2. By not reducing the display mode of the timer display during the period “9” to “0” as the display, the timer display is the timer of the pattern 1 during the period when “9” to “0” is displayed as the timer display. It may be suggested whether it is a pattern or a timer pattern of pattern 2. The period from “9” to “0” as the timer display from the remaining 9 seconds to the remaining 0 seconds in the timer pattern of pattern 2 is the same as that of pattern 1. In addition, for example, as the remaining time decreases, the display mode of the timer display is gradually expanded and whether to continue (that is, whether the timer pattern of pattern 1 or the timer pattern of pattern 2) May suggest. In addition, the timer pattern of pattern 1 may gradually expand, but by returning to the original mode at the timing of the remaining 1 second, it is possible to execute a gaze effect that suggests that it will continue and that it will not continue . In addition, the timer display is ended by enlarging the display mode of the timer display only during the period from “3” to “0” as the timer display from the remaining 3 seconds to the remaining 0 seconds in the timer patterns of pattern 1 and pattern 2. You may make it alert | report to a player to do.

  In the above embodiment, when the timer display is performed by the timer pattern of pattern 1 (timer patterns of Pt4 to Pt5 and Pt7 to Pt15 that display the timer display of 99 seconds or less) and the timer pattern of pattern 2 (99 seconds or more) (Pt1 to Pt3 and Pt6 timer patterns for performing timer display), and in the case of performing timer display in all cases, the example of performing timer display in the same mode is shown. For example, in the timer pattern of pattern 1, the timer display is displayed. The timer display mode to be displayed may be different depending on whether the pattern 1 or the pattern 2 is displayed, such as displaying in blue and displaying the pattern 2 in red in the timer pattern. Further, when the timer display is performed on the sub liquid crystal display device 036AK003 or the image display device 5, for example, one of them performs an operation display in which 1 is simply subtracted, while the other appears when a character appears and the timer is displayed. The type of timer display may be made different depending on whether it is pattern 1 or pattern 2, such as performing an operation display in which 1 is subtracted by acting on the display.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the timer display count value and the pattern 2 timer pattern both display the operation of the timer display count value. However, the operation display is not limited to the timer display. For example, with a display where the sparkler is burning over time (an operation display where the sparkler is burning) or a display where the hourglass sand is falling over time (an operation display where the sand on the top of the hourglass is falling) There may be. Then, in the case of the timer pattern of pattern 2, the sparkler fires burns with time, and it is assumed that the fire has been extinguished (by displaying an image of a fire extinguisher), so that combustion is started again. What is necessary is just to make it recognize that the operation display which burns continued. In addition, the sand of the hourglass falls with the passage of time, pretends that the sand has disappeared once (displaying the image where the sand has disappeared on the upper part of the hourglass), and the sand is added to the upper part of the hourglass again. What is necessary is just to make it recognize that the operation display to continue has continued. Then, depending on whether the pattern is the pattern 1 or the pattern 2, one may display an hourglass operation and the other may display a sparkler. According to this, it is possible to suggest to the player whether the pattern is the pattern 1 or the pattern 2 depending on the type of action display to be executed, and it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of action display. Further, among the plural types of operation displays (timer display, hourglass display, and sparkler display), the types of operation display executed according to the reliability for the big hit may be different. Further, the reliability of whether or not to continue depending on the type of operation display to be executed may be different. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of action display to be executed. Which type of operation display is performed may be determined according to the variable display result or the timer pattern after the first timer pattern determination lottery (step 036AKS023).

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Each configuration related to the characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other characteristic portion. About the characteristic part combined in this way, or the individual characteristic part which is not combined, you may combine suitably a part or all of each structure regarding another characteristic part.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 17 ... Special variable winning ball device 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate Switch 22A, 22B ... Start switch 23 ... First count switch 24 ... Second count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 41 ... Passing gate 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121… ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Specific production execution means capable of executing multiple types of specific production;
Predetermined display means for displaying a predetermined display by performing a predetermined operation,
A first effect pattern that terminates the predetermined operation and executes any one of the plurality of types of specific effects when the predetermined display is in a specific mode;
When the predetermined display is the same or similar to the specific mode, the predetermined operation is continued without ending, and then the predetermined operation is ended by the predetermined display being the specific mode. A second effect pattern for executing any one of a plurality of types of specific effects;
A specific effect can be executed by any one of the effect patterns.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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