JP2020005775A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of a presentation by a specific display to be performed during a specific presentation.SOLUTION: While an SP ready-to-win as a specific presentation is being performed, a red active display 101F002 as a specific display changes to a strong operation active display 101F004. When the red active display 101F002 changes to the strong operation active display 101F004, a probability of being controlled in a big win game state is high after a performance of an SP ready-to-win presentation, compared with when a stick operation promoting display 101F005 is displayed without the red active display 101F002 changing to the strong operation active display 101F004.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, a display mode of an active display as a specific display changes during execution of a super reach effect as a specific effect (for example, see Patent Document 1).

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  However, in Patent Literature 1, the specific display changes irrespective of the specific effect being executed, and thus lacks interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of an effect by a specific display executed during a specific effect.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A specific display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, active display) relating to the variable display;
A specific effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, SP reach effect) indicating that it is controlled to be in the advantageous state;
Predetermined display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, operation display) during execution of the specific effect,
The specific display means can display the specific display during execution of the specific effect (for example, display an active display during execution of SP reach).
During the execution of the specific effect, the specific display can be changed to the predetermined display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the red active display 101F002 is strong during the execution of the SP reach). (It changes to the operation active display 101F004),
The ratio at which the advantageous state is controlled after the execution of the specific effect, when the specific display changes to the predetermined display and when the specific display is displayed without changing the specific display to the predetermined display. (For example, when the red active display 101F002 changes to the strong operation active display 101F004, and when the red active display 101F002 does not change to the strong operation active display 101F004, the SP operation display 101F005 is displayed. The ratio controlled to the jackpot game state after execution of the reach effect is different).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect by the specific display executed during the specific effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
It further includes a suggestion effect execution unit (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, an operation effect) indicating that the control is controlled to the advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect.

  According to such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by executing the suggestion effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Further comprising an operation detecting means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting an operation of the player,
The predetermined display is an operation promotion display that prompts the operation to the operation detection means (for example, the operation display is a stick operation promotion display that prompts an operation to the controller sensor unit 35A or a button operation that prompts an operation to the push sensor 35B). Promotion sign),
As the operation promotion display, a first operation promotion display (for example, a button operation promotion display), and a second operation promotion having a higher degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect than the first operation promotion display. Display (for example, stick operation promotion display).

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of display modes of the operation promotion display, the variation of the game can be increased.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The specific display can be changed only to the second operation promotion display as the predetermined display (for example, the active display can be changed only to the stick operation promotion display as the operation display).

  According to such a configuration, it can be noticed whether or not the display changes to the second operation promotion display having a high degree of expectation.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
As the change pattern of the specific display, after displaying the first operation promotion display, the specific display acts on the first operation promotion display, so that the first operation promotion display is changed to the second operation promotion display. Including a changing pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, after the button operation promotion display is displayed, the strong operation active display 101F004 acts on the button operation promotion display, so that the button operation promotion display becomes the stick operation promotion display. Display 101F005).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first operation promotion display is displayed, it is possible to pay attention to the subsequent development, and it is possible to increase the variation of the game and improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
When the specific display is changed to the predetermined display, and when the specific display is displayed without changing the specific display to the predetermined display, the case where the specific display is changed to the predetermined display is better. The degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled after the execution of the specific effect is high (for example, when the red active display 101F002 changes to the strong operation active display 101F004, the stick is not changed from the red active display 101F002 to the strong operation active display 101F004). Expectation that the big hit gaming state will be controlled after the execution of the SP reach effect is higher than when the operation promotion display 101F005 is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the specific display changes to the predetermined display.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The specific display is provided with a plurality of types of display modes having different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the active display includes white, blue, Green, red and rainbow colors),
The display can be changed to the predetermined display when the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state is a display mode equal to or more than a predetermined threshold (for example, as shown in 101FS014 in FIG. 8-5, the degree of expectation is four or more steps). It can be changed to the operation display when the display mode is red or iridescent.)

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the specific display changes to an aspect with high expectation.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7),
As the display mode of the specific display when the variable display is started, the display can be changed to the predetermined display when the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a display mode equal to or more than a predetermined threshold (for example, FIG. As shown in 101FS014 of No. 5, the active display when variable display is started can be changed to the operation display when the degree of expectation is a display mode of red or rainbow with four or more levels.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the specific display mode at the start of the variable display.

(9) In the gaming machine of the above (8),
When a pattern in which the specific display is changed to the predetermined display is selected, a highly-expected notice is not executed at least for a notice effect performed until the specific effect is performed (for example, FIG. 8-5). As shown in 101FS015 to 101FS016, when the strong scenario is determined to have no pattern, it is determined to be the post-active-change operation pattern).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to an effect that is executed with a sense of expectation until the end.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a figure showing an example of a production in feature part 101F. It is a flowchart which shows the change pattern setting process in the characteristic part 101F. It is a figure showing a scenario decision table in feature part 101F. It is a figure which shows the operation effect determination table in the characteristic part 101F. It is a flowchart which shows SP reach scenario determination processing in the characteristic part 101F. It is a figure showing an example of an effect in a modification of feature part 101F.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into 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 fired from a predetermined hitting and firing device into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) 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 for performing are provided. These are each composed 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 a special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. In addition, the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  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". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include 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 figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure 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). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

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

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in 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 being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). 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 figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower right and left sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when the player enters any of the general winning openings 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 port is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special 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 special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose display indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming 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 according to the effect is provided.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (storage). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) for paying out prize balls when the upper plate is full is provided.

  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 a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An 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 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. 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 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game on the ordinary symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol will be "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening becomes open).

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

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

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (the start winning prize has occurred. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol is different depending on the big hit type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” and the big hit symbol If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is displayed.

  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 game state.

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

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc. to be described later) are prepared. Type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

  After the big hitting game state is ended, the state may be controlled to a time saving state or a probable change state according to the above big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time for fluctuating the figure (the period for fluctuating the figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "hitting the figure" in the figure drawing game is improved compared to the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly, the second special symbol) is improved, and is a state advantageous to the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a “big hit” is likely to occur.

  The time-saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. Execution of a predetermined number of special figure games as an end condition is also referred to as count cut (time cut, time cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which control is performed in the same manner as when the processing is not performed.

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy and low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes “small hit” (however, “small hit” occurs. If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, the state may be controlled to be a positively changed 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 and raising the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the two special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described later. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) to be a "big hit" (also referred to as a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation) according to the effect mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern 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”) are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state ends, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probable variable symbol, a promotion effect that eventually becomes “probable variable jackpot” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decoration symbol (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it is “small hit” Alternatively, a common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). When the display result is “losing”, after the decorative pattern variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the big hit combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result. The fixed decoration symbol may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-described variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch 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.

  In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit middle effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map 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, a relay board 15 and the like 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 arranged 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-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). 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, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 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 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, and data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely 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 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the 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 to be 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 reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal).

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or fail) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the vehicle has entered and the switch has been turned on, etc.), and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits 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 a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, directs an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) in accordance with the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)), and a fluctuation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, the number of storages held, a game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of restoration of power interruption).

  The effect control board 12 includes 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.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Determination, etc.). 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 the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, 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 effect 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 a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 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 designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to 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 for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 includes various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signals, and outputs sounds designated by the sound designation signals from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, the control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and the control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

  Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice 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.

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

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of 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 a game control main process. 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (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, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  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 performed. 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 an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command 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 or not 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 outage or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the process at the time of power supply stop, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is 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 an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (Step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, 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 initialization process (Step S8) is executed because the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply.

  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 at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, 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, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins and the like, and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “per-day drawing”. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). In some cases, the CPU 103 sets transmission of a production 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 to be transmitted 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 ends.

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

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

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

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", and the big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the order of winning the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning order).

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is determined by using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. 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.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. (Such as the type of reach effect) and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol change processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. If 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 “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is being controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the large winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to make settings for ending the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

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

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hit gaming state based on the display result being “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 opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending 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 is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hitting end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute 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 sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an 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 confirming a predetermined operation is executed.

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

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, a production 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 input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  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 a command analysis process 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 out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control process processing or the like can confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command. It turns on the provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies a game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

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

  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 number used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to the step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

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

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 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 of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting processing, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output are performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3”, and the rendering process during variable display ends.

  The wait process per special figure 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 designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, when the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is "losing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, 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 set contents. . Further, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  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 the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls based on the set contents at the end of the small hit game state. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process ends.

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description is a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine may be used.

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

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operating lever by the player, When the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button and 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 is also applicable to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the expression of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of an effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “different”) indicates that one of them is a ratio of “0%”. May be included. For example, it may also include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic portion 101F of the present embodiment)
Next, the characteristic portion 101F of the present embodiment will be described. The characteristic portion 101F is characterized in the effect by the active display displayed as the specific display regarding the variable display. Regarding the characteristic portion 101F, an SP reach effect is executed as an effect indicating that it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. During the SP reach effect, an operation display as a predetermined display may be displayed. In addition, an operation effect is executed as a suggestion effect indicating that the state is controlled to the big hit game state after the execution of the SP reach effect. The operation display is displayed during execution of the suggestion effect.

  The operation display is displayed as an operation promotion display for promoting the player's operation to the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B as the operation detecting means for the player. In particular, a button operation promotion display is displayed as the first operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the push sensor 35B, and a stick operation promotion display is displayed as the second operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the controller sensor unit 35A. The degree of expectation that the big hit gaming state is controlled is higher when the second operation promotion display is displayed than when the first operation promotion display is displayed.

  In the active display displayed as the specific display, the display mode of the hold display is taken over and displayed in the area where the active display is displayed. In addition, the term “takeover display” is not limited to the one in which the active display is displayed in exactly the same display mode as the hold display, but any other display mode in which the player recognizes that the display has been taken over. Good. For example, the active display may be displayed larger than the hold display, or an effect image may be added. In addition, the active display is provided with a plurality of types of colors according to the degree of expectation that the big hit gaming state is controlled. With respect to the characteristic portion 101F, the big hit expectation increases in the order of blue, green, red, and rainbow in order from the normally displayed white. Also, among the active displays, the active display may change to the display mode of the predetermined display when the degree of expectation is a display mode of a predetermined threshold or more. When the active display changes, the display does not change to the button operation promotion display as the first operation promotion display, but can only change to the stick operation promotion display as the second operation promotion display. Such a mode of the stick operation promotion display changed from the active display is also referred to as a strong operation active display.

  Hereinafter, various effects and controls performed by the characteristic unit 101F will be described. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an effect example in the characteristic unit 101F.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8A, on the screen of the image display device 5, execution of variable display of a decorative symbol is indicated by three downward arrows in the center of the screen. At the upper left of the screen, small symbols variably displayed corresponding to the decorative symbols are displayed in small sizes with three downward arrows. In addition, an active display as a specific display related to the currently executed variable display is displayed at the lower left end of the screen. On the right side of the active display, the hold information on the variable display that has not been started yet is displayed as four hold displays. In FIG. 8A, among the four suspension displays, the color of the suspension display immediately to the right of the active display is displayed as a red suspension display 101F001 shown in red (hatched in the figure).

  The display mode of the hold display changes at various timings, such as during the start winning, when the hold display moves to the active display side due to the end of the current variable display, and when the variable display is being executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the hold display changes to the red hold display 101F001 during the variable display. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the red hold display 101F001 moves to the area where the active display is displayed, and is displayed as the red active display 101F002. Thereafter, the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol stop at the same number, and the middle symbol enters a reach state where variable display is continued. After the reach, the reach may evolve into a super reach (also called SP reach).

  FIG. 8-1 (c) shows an effect during SP reach. During SP reach, a battle effect 101F003 in which the character fights is executed. In the battle effect 101F003, an effect is executed in which if the ally character wins, a big hit occurs, and if the ally character loses, the game loses. During SP reach, the small symbol region indicates that the symbol “5” has reached the reach. At the end of the SP reach, a stick controller 31A provided with a controller sensor unit 35A functioning as detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the player, and a push sensor 35B functioning as detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the player are provided. An operation effect in which an operation display is displayed is executed as a first operation promotion display that prompts an operation on the provided push button 31B. It is suggested that such an operation effect is controlled to the jackpot game state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (c), a button operation display prompting an operation to the push button 31B appears in the center. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8D, a button operation display prompting an operation to the push button 31B is clearly displayed at the center of the screen. Further, the display mode of the active display changes to the strong operation active display 101F004. The strong operation active display 101F004 is an image simulating the form of the stick controller 31A. Here, the degree of expectation that the second operation promotion display prompting the operation to the stick controller 31A is controlled to the big hit game state is higher than the first operation promotion display prompting the operation to the push button 31B. Since the strong operation active display 101F004 is a display indicating that the operation display is changed to the stick controller 31A, it can be said that the strong operation active display 101F004 has a high degree of expectation of being controlled to the big hit game state related to the second operation promotion display.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8E, the image of the strong operation active display 101F004 moves toward the image of the button operation display, and an effect of pushing the image of the button operation display as the first operation promotion display is performed. Be executed. Thereby, the operation promotion display is changed from the weak operation display of the button operation promotion display as the first operation promotion display with low expectation to the strong operation display as the stick operation promotion display as the second operation promotion display with high expectation. The image changes.

  FIG. 8F illustrates a screen during the operation valid period in which the stick operation promotion display 101F005 is displayed in the center of the screen and the operation of the player to the stick controller 31A is effectively detected. An operation effect that prompts the player to perform an operation on the stick controller 31A is executed as the final fanning effect of the character's battle effect 101F003. Note that an image in which the gauge decreases with the validity period may be displayed as an image for displaying the validity period, and it may be indicated that the period during which the gauge is displayed is the validity period of the operation.

  When the player operates the stick controller 31A during the valid period, the result of the battle effect is displayed. For example, the fact that the user has won the battle effect 101F003 is indicated by characters such as “WIN”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8G, “5, 5, 5” indicating the jackpot display result is displayed at the center of the screen. If the player does not operate the stick controller 31A during the valid period, the character "WIN" is displayed at the timing when the valid period has elapsed, and thereafter, the big hit display result is shown. The process of determining a series of effects will be described below.

  FIG. 8B is a flowchart illustrating a change pattern setting process in the characteristic unit 101F. The change pattern setting process is a process executed in the look-ahead notice setting process (S161) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the change pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a command for starting winning has been received (101FS001). The effect control CPU 120 shifts to 101FS002 when the command for starting winning is received (101FS001; Y). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 has not received the command for the start winning (101FS001; N), the process ends. Examples of the command at the time of starting prize include a command for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern.

  In 101FS002, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the new hold storage is a reach fluctuation pattern. If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the new hold storage is a reach fluctuation pattern (101FS002; Y), the process proceeds to 101FS003. On the other hand, if the effect control CPU 120 determines that the pattern is not a reach fluctuation pattern (101FS002; N), the process ends. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display at the start winning prize is the reach variation pattern based on whether or not the content that becomes the reach variation pattern is stored in the storage area of the variation pattern provided in the RAM 122. Is determined.

  In 101FS003, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the new hold storage is a hold memory that will be a big hit. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display with the winning start will be the big hit display result based on whether or not the content that becomes the big hit display result is stored in the storage area of the variable display result provided in the RAM 122. Is determined. If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the new hold storage is a hold memory that becomes a big hit (Y in 101FS003), it determines a hold / active change pattern using the big hit hold / active change determination table ( 101FS004). In 101FS003, when it is determined that the new hold storage is not the hold storage that will be a big hit (N in 101FS003), a change pattern of hold / active is determined from the hold / active change determination table at the loss (101FS004). The description of these tables is omitted.

  After 101FS004 and 101FS005, the determined contents are stored in the storage area of the RAM 122 (101FS006), and the process ends. Here, the degree of expectation of the hold display and the active display differs depending on the type of color. As shown in the table of the degree of expectation of change in suspension / active shown in FIG. Specifically, one stage is a white display color as a normal mode, and the big hit expectation at that time is 1%. The two levels are blue display colors, and the big hit expectation at that time is 10%. The three stages are green, and the jackpot expectation at that time is 25%. The four stages are red, and the jackpot expectation at that time is 50%. The five stages are iridescent, and the big hit expectation at that time is 100%. In other words, the higher the number of stages, the higher the jackpot expectation, and the fifth stage is determined to be a big hit.

  In 101FS004 and 101FS005, it is determined whether to change the hold display or the active display, and if so, to what stage. In addition, when changing the color, it is determined whether to change the color in a stepwise manner or to change the color to a highly expected color from the beginning. Further, when changing, the change timing is determined.

  FIG. 8C is a diagram illustrating a scenario determination table in the characteristic unit 101F. FIG. 8C is a table referred to when determining the strength of the scenario executed in the super reach (SP reach). Various notices are executed during the fluctuation pattern in which the super-reach is executed, and what kind of expectation is to be executed before the reach, after the reach, and during the SP reach is determined using this table. You. Further, in the scenarios, a weak scenario <a medium scenario <a strong scenario is provided in the order of the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, as shown in the SP reach jackpot scenario determination table, in the pattern PTA3, the ratio of a weak scenario before reach, a middle scenario after reach, and a weak scenario during SP reach is determined at 7%. At the time of the big hit, the determination ratio increases from PTA1 to PTA9. Then, the scenario from PTA1 to PTA9 is likely to be determined as a scenario with high expectation. In addition, at the time of deviation, the determination ratio is low from PTB1 to PTB9. Then, the determination ratio decreases from PTB1 to PTB9. Since the content of the determined scenario is the same as that of the big hit, it can be said that the larger the pattern number is, the higher the probability of being determined to be the scenario with the higher jackpot expectation is than the smaller pattern number is.

  FIG. 8D is a diagram illustrating an operation effect determination table in the characteristic unit 101F. The operation effect determination table includes a large hit operation effect determination table of FIG. 8-4 (A) and an off-state operation effect determination table of FIG. 8-4 (B). As shown in the big hit operation effect determination table of FIG. 8-4 (A), at the time of the big hit, the operation effect mode is determined such that the weak operation effect (button) <the strong operation effect (stick). You. Further, as shown in the out-of-operation operation effect determination table in FIG. 8-4 (B), the out-of-operation operation mode is such that the out-of-operation operation is in the form of a weak operation effect (button)> a strong operation effect (stick) at the time of out of position. It is determined.

  Here, the strong operation effect is an effect that displays a stick operation promotion display that prompts the controller sensor unit 35A to perform an operation. The weak operation effect is an effect of displaying a button operation prompting display for prompting the operation of the push sensor 35B. According to FIG. 8-4, when the stick operation promotion display is displayed as the strong operation effect (stick), a bigger hitting game state is displayed than when the button operation promotion display is displayed as the weak operation effect (button). Expectation to be controlled is high.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating the SP reach scenario determination processing in the characteristic unit 101F. The SP reach scenario determination process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the SP reach scenario determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display to be executed this time is SP reach (super reach) (101FS011). The received variation pattern command is stored in a command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the storage area of the RAM 122, and determines whether or not the SP reach variation pattern is based on whether or not the SP reach variation pattern command is stored in the area indicating the variation display to be executed this time. judge.

  In 101FS011, if the pattern is not the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach (N in 101FS011), the process ends. If it is the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach (Y in 101FS011), it is determined whether or not the variable display executed this time is a big hit display result (101FS012). Whether or not a big hit is determined by checking a command indicating the received display result. If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result is a big hit (101FS013; Y), the scenario before reach, after reach, and during SP reach is determined by the SP reach big hit scenario determination table shown in FIG. 8-3. Is determined (101FS013). The notice to be executed in each scenario is determined by another process.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the active display at the start of the change is red or more (101FS014). As shown in FIG. 8B, the display colors of the reserve display and the active display are set in a plurality of levels depending on the degree of expectation. Then, the pending / active change pattern determined by the pending / active change determination table is stored in the storage area of the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 executes the process of 101FS014 by confirming the color of the active display at the start of the change based on the information stored in the storage area (confirming the number of steps).

  When the color of the active display at the start of the change is red or more (101FS014; Y), it is determined whether or not a pattern with no strong scenario is determined from the content determined in 101FS013 (101FS015). If no strong scenario has been determined for the pattern (101FS015; Y), it is determined to be the post-active-change operation pattern (101FS016). In the process of 101FS016, by determining the operation pattern after the active change, the pattern in which the active display changes to the stick operation promoting display is determined. After that, the process ends.

  If the color of the active display at the start of the change is not red or more in S101FS014 (101FS014; Y), and if no strong scenario is determined to have no pattern in 101FS015 (101FS015; N), the strong scenario is set to 1 If there is more than one), the operation effect is determined by the big hit operation effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (101FS017), and the process ends.

  If the variable display executed this time in 101FS012 does not result in the big hit display (101FS011; N), the scenario in the out-of-reach scenario determination table shown in FIG. The strength is determined (101FS018). The notice to be executed in each scenario is determined by another process. Next, an operation effect is determined by the out-of-operation operation effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (101FS019), and the process ends.

(Main effects of the characteristic portion 101F)
(1) As shown by 101FS016 in FIG. 8-5, the operation pattern after the active change is determined only when a big hit display result is obtained. Therefore, when the red active display 101F002 changes to the strong operation active display 101F004 (big hit determination) and when the stick operation promotion display 101F005 is displayed without changing the red active display 101F002 to the strong operation active display 101F004, It can be said that the ratio (expectation) of controlling the jackpot game state after the execution of the SP reach effect is different. With this configuration, the variation of the effect by the active display can be increased by the pattern in which the active display changes. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect by the active display related to the operation effect performed during the SP reach.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 8-1 (f), as an operation effect indicating that the game is controlled to the big hit game state after the execution of the SP reach effect, an effect prompting the player to perform an operation is executed. According to this, by performing the operation effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) The operation display includes a stick operation prompting display for prompting the controller sensor unit 35A to operate and a button operation prompting display for prompting the push sensor 35B to operate. According to FIG. 8-4, the big hit game when the stick operation promotion display is displayed as the strong operation effect (stick) is larger than when the button operation promotion display is displayed as the weak operation effect (button). Expectation degree controlled by state is high. According to this, since there are a plurality of display modes of the operation display as the operation promotion display for promoting the operation, the variation of the game can be increased.

  (4) As indicated by 101FS016 in FIG. 8-5, the pattern in which the active display changes to the stick operation promotion display is determined as the post-active change operation pattern. However, the active display does not change to the button operation promotion display. That is, the active display can be changed only to the stick operation promotion display as the operation display. According to this, it can be noticed whether or not the display changes to the stick operation promotion display as the second operation promotion display having a high degree of expectation.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 8A, after the button operation promotion display is displayed, the strong operation active display 101F004 acts on the button operation promotion display, so that the button operation promotion display changes to the stick operation promotion display 101F005. There is a pattern. According to this, even if the button promotion display as the first operation promotion display is displayed, it is possible to pay attention to the subsequent development, the variation of the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) When the red active display 101F002 changes to the strong operation active display 101F004, the SP reach effect is displayed as compared to when the stick operation promotion display 101F005 is displayed without changing the red active display 101F002 to the strong operation active display 101F004. Is expected to be controlled to the jackpot game state after the execution of. According to this, it can be noticed whether or not the active display changes to the operation display.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 8B, the active display is provided with white, blue, green, red, and iridescent colors having different degrees of expectation. As shown in 101FS014 of FIG. The operation display can be changed to the operation display when the display mode is red or iridescent in multiple stages. According to this, attention can be paid to whether or not the active display changes to a mode having a high degree of expectation.

  (8) As indicated by 101FS014 in FIG. 8-5, the operation display is changed to the operation display when the degree of expectation is the display mode of red or rainbow with four or more levels as the display mode of the active display when the variable display is started. It is possible. According to this, attention can be paid to the display mode of the active display at the start of the variable display.

  (9) As indicated by 101FS015 to 101FS016 in FIG. 8-5, when the strong scenario is determined to have no pattern, the operation pattern after the active change is determined. In other words, at least an announcement with high expectation is not executed for the announcement effect that is executed until the SP reach effect is executed. According to this, the red was highly expected as the active display, but even in a situation where no good effect is produced at all, the expected degree jumps at a stretch because the form of the active display finally changes. Thus, even if an effect with a low degree of expectation continues, attention can be paid to an effect that is executed with a sense of expectation until the end.

(Modified example of gaming machine related to characteristic portion 101F)
(1) FIG. 8-6 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in a modification of the characteristic portion 101F. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (a), the color of the hold display immediately to the right of the active display among the four hold displays is displayed as a red hold display 101F001 shown in red (hatched in the figure). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (b), the red hold display 101F001 moves to the area where the active display is displayed, and is displayed as the red active display 101F002. Thereafter, the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol stop at the same number, and the middle symbol enters a reach state where variable display is continued. After the reach, the reach may evolve into a super reach (also called SP reach).

  FIG. 8C illustrates an effect during SP reach. During SP reach, a battle effect 101F003 in which the character fights is executed. In the battle effect 101F003, an effect is executed in which if the ally character wins, a big hit occurs, and if the ally character loses, the game loses. During SP reach, the small symbol region indicates that the symbol “5” has reached the reach. Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, an effect in which the red active display 101F002 moves to the vicinity of the center of the screen is executed.

  The red active display 101F002 that has moved to the center area of the screen in FIG. 8D changes to the stick operation prompting display 101F005, as shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 8F, an effect that prompts the player to perform an operation to the stick controller 31A is executed as the final provoking effect of the battle effect 101F003 of the character. When the player operates the stick controller 31A during the valid period, the result of the battle effect is displayed at that timing. For example, the fact that the user has won the battle effect 101F003 is indicated by characters such as “WIN”. Then, as shown in FIG. 8G, “5, 5, 5” indicating the jackpot display result is displayed at the center of the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6, the red active display 101F002 does not change in the active display area, but changes to the stick operation promotion display 101F005 in the center area of the screen. According to this, since the variation of the change of the active display increases, the interest of the game can be improved. The expected degree of the effect may be different between the active display change effect shown in FIG. 8A and the active display change effect in FIG. 8-6.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the type of cut-in effect to be executed may be different between when a button is operated and when a stick is operated. For example, when a button is operated, a background image with a green cut-in may be displayed, and when a stick operation is performed, a background image with a gold cut-in may be displayed. In addition, the type of cut-in image that appears when a button is operated and when a stick operation is performed may be different from a plurality of types of cut-in images.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the case where the active display changes during the SP reach is shown, but the change timing of the active display is a timing before the SP reach is started or after the SP reach is completed. Timing.

  (4) In the present embodiment, a lever switch, a jog dial, and a cross key may be provided as operation means operated by the player. Then, the operation of these operation means may be detected by the detection means. Further, a camera, an infrared sensor, or the like for detecting the player's operation may be provided, and the operation may be detected by these detecting means.

  (5) In this embodiment, when the specific display changes to the predetermined display and when the specific display is displayed without changing the specific display to the predetermined display, the specific display changes to the predetermined display. May have a lower degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state after execution of the specific effect. For example, when the active display changes to the operation display, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state after the execution of the SP reach effect is greater than when the operation display is displayed without changing the active display to the operation display. You may make it low.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the case where the active display changes for red and rainbow colors as the display mode equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold has been described. However, even if the degree of expectation has a plurality of levels, the rainbow color that is determined to be a big hit may not be changed. Therefore, the change pattern may be determined in any one of a plurality of stages. Also, the change pattern may be determined in a display mode with a low degree of expectation (for example, blue).

  (7) In the present embodiment, in addition to the pattern changing to the strong operation active display 101F004 having a high degree of expectation, a pattern changing to the weak operation active display indicating a button operation having a lower degree of expectation than the stick operation may be provided. Good.

  (8) In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect may be executed by the player operating during the effective period of the operation effect during the SP reach. The cut-in effect is an effect in which a different effect image is suddenly displayed over the effect currently being executed. In such a case, a plurality of types of cut-in images having different jackpot expectation degrees for the cut-in effect may be provided, and the pattern in which the active display changes may be set such that a cut-in image with a higher expectation degree has a higher selection ratio. In other words, the pattern in which the active display changes may have a high jackpot expectation.

  (9) In the present embodiment, the pattern in which the active display changes only in PTA1 which is a weak scenario may be determined. In this way, the active display was red with high expectation, but even in the situation where no good effect is produced at all, it is possible to show that the expectation jumps at a stretch because it changes at the end, Even if the production with a low degree of expectation continues, expectations can be given to the end. Further, a strong scenario may be determined to be a pattern in which the active display changes in a certain pattern. Further, the pattern of the active display may be determined by the pattern of the PTB in the case of the loss.

  (10) In the present embodiment, a pattern in which the active display changes regardless of the color stage at the start of the variable display may be determined. In addition, it is possible to provide a pattern of a fuzz that does not actually change as if the active display changes. In such a case, when the big hit expectation degree is low, it is possible to make it easy to select the pattern of the gusset.

  (11) In the present embodiment, a pattern that can be changed to the stick operation promotion display is provided as the second operation promotion display even when the expectation of the active display as the specific display is low (for example, blue). Is also good. Further, as the degree of expectation of the specific display becomes higher, the rate of change to the second operation promotion display may be made higher. Further, as the degree of expectation of the specific display becomes lower, the rate of change to the second operation promotion display may be made higher.

  (12) In the present embodiment, the operation display is displayed in a region other than the region where the active display as the specific display is displayed, and the effect that the operation display displayed in the active display and the operation display in other regions are combined. May be executed. Further, a pattern may be provided that affects the active display in which the operation display is displayed as the specific display. In addition, the big hit expectation may be changed depending on the mode of the acting effect.

  (13) In the present embodiment, a pattern in which the hold display changes to the operation display may be provided. In such a case, the pattern of changing to the operation display in the hold display and the pattern of changing to the operation display in the active display may have different big hit expectation degrees. In addition, a pattern that changes to the operation display at a predetermined ratio regardless of the big hit expectation may be determined.

  (14) In the present embodiment, the operation effect is always executed in the execution pattern of SP reach, but an effect pattern in which the operation effect is not executed may be provided. Further, the active display may be changed in a pattern in which the operation effect is not executed.

  (15) In the present embodiment, the operation pattern after the active change is determined only when the big hit display result is obtained. However, the operation pattern after the active change may be determined when the SP reach is lost. In any case, the ratio in which the strong operation effect is executed by the operation pattern after the active change is controlled to the advantageous state after execution compared to the case where the strong operation effect is executed without the active display change (expected Degree) may be set to be high.

  (16) Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and an operation by the player is performed. A predetermined number of medals are played when a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when a plurality of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the lever and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player. May be applied to a slot machine paid out to a player. For example, when the characteristic portion 101F is applied to such a slot machine, a pattern in which the specific display changes to an operation display having a high degree of expectation during a battle effect may be provided.

(Explanation related to association of features)
Each configuration related to the characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with some or all of the configurations related to the other characteristic portions. The features combined in this way, or individual features not combined, may be combined as appropriate with some or all of the configurations for other features.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative 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.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 11 main board, 12 effect control board, 100 game control microcomputer, 103 CPU, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display related to the variable display;
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled,
While performing the specific effect, comprising a predetermined display means capable of displaying a predetermined display,
The specific display means can display the specific display during the execution of the specific effect,
The specific display can be changed to the predetermined display during execution of the specific effect,
The ratio at which the advantageous state is controlled after the execution of the specific effect, when the specific display changes to the predetermined display and when the specific display is displayed without changing the specific display to the predetermined display. There are different, gaming machines.

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