JP2020018778A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with increased interest.SOLUTION: A game machine executes a special performance in response to detecting an operation of a player. As a special performance, the game machine can execute either a first mode including a special notification that can specify a state is controlled to an advantageous state or a second mode not including the special notification. The game machine can execute a special performance in response to detecting an operation, and includes period display means for executing a period display in which a period capable of effectively receiving detection of the operation can be specified to display, and special display means for executing a special display in which a period capable of effectively receiving detection of the operation cannot be specified to display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-6

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is fired by a launching device into a game area, and a game medium wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, A pachinko game in which a variety of identification information (hereinafter referred to as "display symbols") is variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not a predetermined game value is given is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the game machine enters an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. Then, there is a so-called one-shot notification effect for notifying that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state based on detection of an operation by a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which the execution ratio of a one-shot notification effect varies depending on the number of operations by a player (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2006-214565

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 has room for improvement in terms of effective operation promotion for a player, and is not yet sufficient from the viewpoint of enhancing the game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of improving amusement in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the player, such as a controller sensor unit 35A or a firing sensor);
Special effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step 058AKS015) for executing a special effect in response to the operation detecting means detecting the player's operation,
The special effect execution means,
Either a first mode (for example, a success mode) that includes a special notification that can be controlled to the advantageous state as the special effect, or a second mode (for example, a failure mode) that does not include the special notification. Is executable,
The special effect can be executed in response to the operation detecting means detecting an operation (for example, executing a special effect when a lever operation is performed),
Period display means for performing a period display for displaying a period in which the detection of the operation can be effectively received can be specified (for example, effect control for displaying the operation valid period identifiably by counting down a number as a timer display. CPU 120 etc.)
Special display means for executing a special display for displaying a period in which the detection of the operation can be effectively received in a difficult-to-identify manner (for example, as a special display of a timer display, the remaining period is displayed to the player in a difficult-to-identify manner); ,
Is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, since the validity period is unknown by the period display and the special display, it is possible to give the player a feeling of frustration and to effectively promote the operation, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
During the execution of the special display, it is possible to restrict the execution of the predetermined announcement effect (for example, when the operation validity period is displayed as difficult to specify as “? Second” (when the special display of the timer display is performed) ) Includes restricting the execution of previews that announce variable display results such as mini-games),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to concentrate on performing the operation.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
If an operation different from the operation is detected before the operation is detected, the rate of executing the special effect of the first aspect changes (for example, an operation of firing a game ball aiming at the starting winning opening is performed). Change the execution ratio of the special effect of the success mode)
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the execution ratio of the special effect of the first aspect is changed by different operations, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
A predetermined area (for example, a first start winning opening, a second starting winning opening, and the like) through which a game medium launched in the game area can pass is provided,
Before detecting the operation, it is possible to detect that the game medium is fired as the different operation, and to change a ratio of executing the special effect of the first aspect based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area. (For example, the rate of execution of the special effect of the successful mode increases as the count value increases),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, firing can be promoted.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The special effect execution means can execute the special effect again when the special of the second aspect is executed in one variable display (for example, the special effect can be executed a plurality of times in one variable display). Such),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, even if the special effect of the second aspect is once executed, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from being reduced.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5),
When the different operation is detected before the operation is detected, a specific notification effect that informs that the special effect of the first aspect is to be executed can be executed (for example, the success effect ratio display is updated). Display),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the special effect of the first aspect is executed, and to enhance a game entertainment.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The special effect execution means can execute the special effect of the first aspect at a different rate in the predetermined variable display according to a timing at which the operation detecting means detects the operation (for example, when a lever operation is performed). The later the timing is, the higher the rate of execution of successful special effects is performed)
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the special effect of the first mode can be executed according to the situation, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

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 interrupt processing 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 flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect setting process before special effect execution. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special production execution processing. It is a figure which shows the execution mode of a special effect, and the determination ratio. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation when a special production is performed. It is a timing chart for explaining execution timing of a celebration effect.

(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 ball firing device and driven 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 kinds 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 numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (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. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (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. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  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 number of suspended storages. 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 indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 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 prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed 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 where 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 left and right 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 entering 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 opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed 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 on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter 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 large 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 normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol 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 ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation 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 for which 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 for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  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 the 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 loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out 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 gaming 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 or the like) 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 using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose 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 becomes "a symbol 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 fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

  When the game ball enters the second 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 during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. 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”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. 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 obtained.

  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 state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  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 jackpot gaming 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., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been 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 described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the 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 of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in 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 (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for 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 that 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 the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  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. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special 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 the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  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 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 the 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, it may be controlled to be in 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 enlivening 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”, “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 2 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 of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been 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 below. 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, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different 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 symbol (for example, “7”) is 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 is ended, 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 the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

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

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

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned 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 effects include 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.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then 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 effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. 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 of 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 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, 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, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) 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) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) 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 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to 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 variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side 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, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  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 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 detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and 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 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 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 for 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 a 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 has various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs a sound designated by the sound designation signal 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, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and 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 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program.

  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.

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

(motion)
Next, the 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 the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

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

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), 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 power supply stop process, 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 performed. The data protection processing includes processing for 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.

  If 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 internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a restoration 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, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration 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, every 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 starting port switch 22A, the second starting 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 predetermined main-side error processing, 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, big hit information (information indicating the number of occurrences of big hits) and start information (start information) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) 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 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), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. 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 interruption occurs, a process for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed as a part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to the 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 determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of the start winning, 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 storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, 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 any 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 of the special symbol process processes (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the 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", or 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 processing, 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 figure 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 into 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 the 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 in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is determined by using a random value for variation pattern determination 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  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 for 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 after the special symbol starts to change. 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 special symbol fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation 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”. If the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is 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 the display result being “big hit”. 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, for example, in accordance with the type of the big hit, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set. 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 or not 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 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 times of execution of the round for opening the big winning port has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether the number of times of execution of the round has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like for performing a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. On the other hand, when the number of rounds has reached the upper limit number of executions, 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. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the 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 a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game 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 opening 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 performed 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 hit 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 and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and 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 every 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 interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. 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, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among 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 interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption 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 stored in the RAM 122 so that it is possible to confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command in the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the CPU executes the effect control process process (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 the 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 camera, is performed. Further, with respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to 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 numbers used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 in 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, a 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 or the like designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. When 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 process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, 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. Thereafter, 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 in response 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. Or to drive the movable body 32, to output 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 to output 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 effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, 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”. Update 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 process. Also, if 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 wait 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 content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect production 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 processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect process, 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 at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the 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 the 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 the big hit middle rendering process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the rendering control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending rendering 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 prizes 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 repeating the display and the extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even 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 according to the operation of the operating lever by the player, If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form 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. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In this specification, one of the expressions of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may 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 part 058AK)
Next, the characteristic part 058AK of the present embodiment will be described. The operation detecting means in the characteristic portion 058AK includes a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting an operation on the stick controller 31A, a push sensor 35B for detecting an operation on the push button 31B, a firing sensor for detecting that a game ball has been fired, and the like. , The concept includes a plurality of detection means and detects different operations.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process in the feature unit 058AK of the present embodiment. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8A, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), the designated fluctuation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thereby, the right determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a middle fixed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the middle fixed decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined. In the process of step S523, it is sufficient to determine a non-reach combination fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of the final decorative symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left-right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left-right determined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the decoration pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and by referring to a predetermined medium-fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, In addition, among the fixed decoration symbols, the middle fixed decoration symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the determined decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol becomes the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and a middle fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "losing" (step S521; No), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined to be "spot" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), the final decoration which becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "spot" or "small hit", for example, an opening chance eye. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to a case where any one of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of the plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the combination of the determined decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined.

  If it is determined in step S525 that it is "non-probable" or "probable" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined. The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot determined symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Decide the decoration pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or whether there is a promotion effect during the big hit, a different decorative design may be determined as the fixed decorative design. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, one of the plurality of types of normal symbols is selected as a decorative symbol to determine the final decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variable jackpot combination. I just need. When the jackpot type is “probable change”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probable designs is selected and a decorative design that constitutes a non-probable variable hit combination or a probable variable combination is selected. Should be determined. At this time, if the non-probable variable jackpot combination is determined to be the final decorative symbol, the notification that the probable state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during the variable display is not performed, and the process is executed in accordance with the jackpot gaming state. What is necessary is just to be notified that the state is controlled to be in the probable change state by a jackpot promotion promotion or the like. On the other hand, when the determined decorative symbol of the probability change big hit combination is determined, the fact that the game is controlled to the probability change state is performed in the re-lottery effect during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any one of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, effect control CPU 120 executes an effect setting process before execution of special effect (step 058AKS001). In the characteristic portion 058AK, a special effect is performed as an effect of a one-shot notification mode in which the variable display result immediately becomes “big hit” (confirmed notification). The special effect in the characteristic part 058AK is performed in response to detecting an operation on the stick controller 31A by the player during the operation validity period. In addition, the special effects include a successful mode (also referred to as “successful effect”) in which the “big hit” is definitely notified and a failure mode (also referred to as “failure effect”) different from the successful mode. The failure mode is only a mode different from the success mode, and is not a mode for definitely notifying that a “big hit” will not be achieved. That is, even when a special effect in a failure mode is performed, the variable display result may be “big hit”. It should be noted that the failure mode may be a mode in which a loss or a small hit is reported. In this embodiment, in order to make the description easy to understand, an example is shown in which the success mode is set only when the variable display result is "big hit", and the failure mode is set when the variable display result is not "big hit". However, as described above, even when a special effect in a failure mode is performed, the variable display result may be “big hit”. In the effect setting process before execution of the special effect in step 058AKS001, the display setting of the operation effective period before the execution of the special effect, and the setting of making the ratio at which the special effect of the successful mode is executed visible to the player are performed.

  FIG. 8B is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step 058AKS001 in FIG. 8A as an effect setting process before execution of a special effect in the characteristic unit 058AK of the present embodiment. In the effect setting process before special effect execution shown in FIG. 8B, the effect control CPU 120 first clears the count value and the successful effect ratio (step 058AKS002). The count value is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and indicates the number of game balls that have won the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening (which may be simply referred to as a start winning opening including both). is there. In the process of step 058AKS002, the count value is cleared to “0” which is the initial value. Further, the success production ratio is for visually displaying the ratio of the success production performed to the player, and in the characteristic portion 058AK, the count value increases, so that the success production ratio also increases. ing. The success effect ratio is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. In the process of step 058AKS002, the success effect ratio is cleared to the initial value “10%”. Although described later in detail, the success effect ratio in the characteristic portion 058AK of the present embodiment is a ratio that is displayed so as to be visible to the player, and is different from the ratio at which the successful effect is actually executed. ing.

  After executing the process of step 058AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 performs display setting of an operation effective period in which an operation (lever operation) on the stick controller 31A by the player can be effectively received (step 058AKS003). In step 058AKS003, first, an operation effective period is set according to the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, in the case of the variation pattern of the super reach, the period from the start of the variable display to the development of the super reach reach production (super reach production) is defined as the operation effective period, and the other variation patterns In this case, the period from the start of the variable display to immediately before the end thereof is set as the operation effective period. Then, as the display setting of the operation validity period, a setting for timer display of the set operation validity period is performed. Regarding the timer display in the characteristic part 058AK of the present embodiment, the timer display of "10 seconds" is performed regardless of the fluctuation pattern, that is, regardless of the length of the operation valid period. Then, the timer display of “10 seconds” is decreased by one with the passage of time (countdown display), and when the remaining time is 0 seconds, it is displayed as “? Second” and “? Second” until the end of the operation validity period. , It is difficult to specify how many seconds the operation validity period is remaining. That is, by starting the timer display from the common timer value regardless of the fluctuation pattern, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation pattern from being recognized by the player. In addition, as a timer display, when the operation validity period is identifiably displayed by counting down the number (when displaying a number such as 10 seconds), and as a special display of the timer display, the remaining period is specified to the player. Since there is a case where it is difficult to display (a case where it is impossible to specify as? Seconds), it is possible to give the player a feeling of frustration and to effectively promote the operation, thereby improving the interest in the game. . In step 058AKS003, a setting is made to display, for example, a message that "can be pulled out at any time!" As a display for promoting the operation to the player (operation promotion display) separately from the timer display. The operation promotion display may be displayed during the operation valid period. In the case of the super-reach variation pattern, the period from the start of the variable display to the development of the super-reach reach effect is not set as the operation effective period, but, for example, after the variable display is started. The period up to the second half of the reach effect of the super reach may be set as the operation effective period. In this case, the end timing of the operation effective period only needs to be different depending on the type of super reach, and the end timing may be a predetermined time (time that differs depending on the type of super reach) after evolving into super reach. .

  After executing the process of step 058AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 performs display setting for displaying the success effect ratio (step 058AKS004), and ends the effect setting process before execution of the special effect. In step 058AKS004, a setting is made to display the successful effect ratio cleared to "10%" which is the initial value in step 058AKS002.

  Returning to FIG. 8A, after executing the process of step 058AKS001, the effect control CPU 120 performs the execution setting of the effect during other variable display (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a pre-special effect pre-execution effect or a changing announcement effect different from the special effect may be performed. The fluctuating notice effect is a notice effect that gives a preview of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in response to the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  For example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, or the like) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of the variable display or at a predetermined timing during the execution of the variable display. The variable display result is a "big hit" by executing a predetermined mode including a part or all of the mode and the mode in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 and the like shines. An effect of a one-shot notification mode of immediately notifying (confirmatively notifying) of the fact may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result may be a "big hit", for example, a setting for executing an effect in a predetermined mode for liveliness may be performed. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image serving as a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 prepares a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns corresponding to, for example, the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the effect before execution of the special effect set in step 058AKS001. And set it as the usage pattern.

  After the processing of step S531, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set in accordance with, for example, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (step S532). Subsequently, a setting for starting a change of a decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, What is necessary is just to start the change of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S172 in FIG. 7 as the variable display effect processing in the characteristic unit 058AK of the present embodiment. When the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 8C is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. A determination is made (step S801). The effect control CPU 120 updates, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and reads an end code from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. Then, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing a reach effect (step S804). ). The reach effect period may be set in advance in an effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. If it is determined that it is the reach effect period (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect, such as displaying a background image for the reach effect (step S805). In the process of step S805, when a display such as an operation validity period display or a successful effect ratio display is performed during the super-reach reach effect development (when a pre-special effect pre-execution effect is performed), these displays are displayed. May be deleted and control for executing the super-reach reach effect may be performed. That is, the process of ending the operation valid period (operation valid period end setting) may be performed in the process of step S805.

  After execution of the processing of step S805, or when it is determined that the current time is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation valid period (step 058AKS010). If it is the operation valid period (step 058AKS010; Yes), the operation valid period display is updated (step 058AKS011). In step 058AKS011, first, the variable display is started, and at the timing when the operation valid period is reached, “10 seconds” is displayed as the timer display set in step 058AKS003 in FIG. , The timer value is updated, that is, subtracted. When 10 seconds have elapsed (the timing when the remaining time is 0 seconds), the remaining operation effective period is updated and displayed as “? Seconds”.

  After executing the processing of step 058AKS011, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening (step 058AKS012). The determination as to whether or not a winning has been made may be made based on, for example, whether or not a first starting opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In the process of step 058AKS058, for example, when the game state is the normal state, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first starting winning opening, and when the game state is the probability change state (the case of the time saving state also). In the same manner), the start winning port to be determined may be changed according to the game state, for example, whether or not a game ball has won the first starting winning port. When the game ball has won the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening (step 058AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds the count value for the winning number (step 058AKS013).

  After executing the process of step 058AKS013, or when the gaming ball has not won any of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening (step 058AKS012; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the successful effect ratio display. Is updated (step 058AKS014). Specifically, in step 058AKS014, the success effect ratio display according to the count value may be performed. For example, if the count value is “0”, the success effect ratio display set in step 058AKS004 in FIG. When the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening and the count value increases, the display is updated and displayed to the success effect ratio display corresponding to the count value. . If the count value has not increased, the display of the success effect ratio being displayed is continuously displayed. Specifically, in the characteristic part 058AK, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), when the count value is from 0 to 8, the success effect ratio display is set to increase by 10% every time the count value increases by one. Have been. Note that the relationship between the count value and the successful effect ratio display is not limited to this. For example, every time the count value increases by 3 (every time three balls are won), the count value is increased by 30%, and the count value is increased by 1 or 2 Even if the success effect ratio display is not updated, the success effect ratio display may be increased by a predetermined ratio by a predetermined number of winnings. In addition, the increase ratio of the success effect ratio may be determined by lottery, such as 10% increase or 30% increase, without increasing, by a specific number of prizes including 1.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), in the feature part 058AK, in step 058AKS014, a successful presentation is made only when the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability type is the big hit type (probably big hit). The ratio display can be displayed as 100%, and when the variable display result is “losing” or when the result is other than the probability variable hit, it is set so as to increase only up to 90% at the maximum. That is, in the characteristic portion 058AK, the maximum ratio of the successful effect ratio display is set in advance according to the variable display result (including the type of big hit). Therefore, when 100% is displayed as the successful rendering ratio display, it is definitely notified that the winning is a big change big hit, so that the player's expectation of the successful rendering ratio display can be improved, The willingness to fire a game ball to win a prize can be improved. In this embodiment, as an example of the success effect ratio display, the example in which the ratio at which the special effect of the success mode is executed is displayed so as to be visible, but the ratio at which the special effect is executed is simply displayed so as to be visible. You may. In this case, for example, a special effect notifying that a big hit is executed, a special effect performed in spite of not being a big hit, or a special effect not being executed is performed. More suggestions can be made to the display, such as when only the percentage is displayed.

  After executing the processing of step 058AKS014, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player has performed an operation (lever operation) on the stick controller 31A (step 058AKS015). In step 058AKS015, it may be determined whether or not a lever operation has been performed based on the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A. When the lever operation is performed, that is, when there is a lever operation (Step 058AKS015; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a special effect execution process (Step 058AKS016). As a result, a special effect as an effect of a one-shot notification mode of immediately notifying (conclusively notifying) that the variable display result is “big hit” is executed.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step 058AKS016 in FIG. 8C as the special effect execution process in the characteristic unit 058AK of the present embodiment. In the special effect execution processing shown in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step 058AKS021). In step 058AKS021, it may be determined whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" by checking the content of a variable display result notification command which is an effect control command for specifying the display result of the special figure game, for example. . When the variable display result is not “big hit” (step 058AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the special effect to be executed as the failure mode (step 058AKS022). In the characteristic portion 058AK, a special effect in a failure mode is executed not only when the variable display result is “losing” but also when the variable display result is “small hit”. Therefore, it is possible to reduce discouragement of the player when the special effect of the failure mode is executed.

  On the other hand, if the variable display result is "big hit" (step 058AKS021; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the special effect mode to be executed according to the count value according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is determined to be one of the failure modes (step 058AKS023). As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the characteristic portion 058AK, the higher the count value, the higher the ratio of executing the special effect in the successful mode. Therefore, when the player fires the game ball to win the starting winning opening (by increasing the count value), the ratio of executing the special effect of the successful mode in the fluctuation in which the variable display result is a big hit is high. Become. Therefore, by performing the operation of winning the starting winning opening, the execution ratio of the special effect of the successful mode changes, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In order to win the starting winning opening, an operation of firing a game ball aiming at the starting winning opening is inevitable as a prerequisite, and therefore, indirectly, the firing operation (the movement toward the starting winning opening) is performed. It can also be said that the count value is increased by performing the following (a firing operation) (when the winning prize port is won). Note that, in the characteristic part 058AK of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the winning value in the starting winning opening, that is, the count value is increased by receiving the first or second starting opening winning designation command, but it is merely a game ball. The count value may be increased according to the number of shots. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls are fired, such as providing a firing sensor for detecting game balls fired toward the game area and increasing the count value when detecting that five game balls have been fired. The count value may be increased when it is detected that the event has occurred. When the launch sensor detects that a game ball has been fired, an effect control command indicating that effect may be transmitted from the main board 11 side, and the count value is increased based on the effect control command. Just do it. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-5, an example is shown in which the rate at which the special effect of the successful mode is executed does not change during the period in which the count value is “0” to “2”. In some cases, the rate at which the special effect of the successful mode is executed may be higher than when it is “0”. That is, the rate at which the special effect of the successful mode is executed may be different depending on whether the count value is increased or not.

  After executing the process of step 058AKS022 or step 058AKS023 in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 executes the special effect of the determined mode (step 058AKS024). For example, in the process of step 058AKS024, when performing a special effect in a successful mode, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (e), an image in which the character has a V-sign is displayed, and "Yaoo !!" Display a message. On the other hand, when performing the special effect of the failure mode, as shown in FIG. 8F, an image in which the character falls down and a message of “Ska!” Are displayed. The illustrated example shows an example in which the same character and the message are different from each other. For example, a character and a message are displayed in a successful effect, and only a message is displayed without a character in a failed effect. (On the contrary, all the characters are displayed, but the message may be displayed together only in the case of the successful mode), or a special display may be performed only in the case of the successful effect.

  After executing the special effect in step 058AKS024 of FIG. 8-4, the count value and the success effect ratio are cleared to the initial values “0” and “10%” (step 058AKS025). In the process of step 058AKS025, the special effect of the failure mode is executed in step 058AKS024, and if the operation validity period has not ended yet, the success effect ratio is set to "20%" instead of the initial value "10%". It may be. Further, as described later, in the characteristic portion 058AK, the special effect is performed a plurality of times in the single variable display until the special effect of the successful mode is executed (may not be executed) within the operation validity period. It is feasible. In the process of 058AKS024, the success effect ratio may be changed depending on the number of times of the special effect of the failure mode in the variable display. Specifically, when the special effect of the second failure mode is executed, the success effect ratio is set to “20%”. When the special effect of the third failure mode is executed, the success effect ratio is set to “20%”. 30% ".

  After executing the processing of step 058AKS025, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the executed special effect is a failure mode (step 058AKS026). In the case of the success mode (Step 058AKS026; No), the operation valid period end setting for ending the operation valid period is performed (Step 058AKS027). In step 058AKS027, the operation validity period set in accordance with the fluctuation pattern in step 058AKS003 of FIG. 8-2 is ended, and the lever operation by the player is not accepted (the operation validity period display, the success effect ratio display, and the like). After that, set to not display). After performing the process of step 058AKS027, effect control CPU 120 ends the special effect execution process. Note that the special effect of the success mode is an effect of immediately informing (deterministically informing) that the variable display result is “big hit”. In the feature part 058AK, the period from the start of the variable display to the development of the super-reach reach production is set as the operation validity period. Therefore, the special production of the successful mode is executed in the super-reach reach production. This is the timing before it develops. Therefore, when the special effect of the successful mode is executed, it is already determined that the hit will be a big hit. It gives annoyance. Therefore, in the step 058AKS027, in the super-reach reach production performed thereafter, a production (celebration production) that celebrates the big hit, such as outputting a message such as “Congratulations!” Or a special song, is originally executed. It may be executed instead of the super-reach reach effect to be performed. In addition, regardless of whether or not the super-reach reach effect is performed (since it may be a big hit without developing into a super-reach), when the special effect of the successful mode is performed, the variable display is performed. A celebration effect may be executed until the end.

  On the other hand, in the case of the failure mode (step 058AKS026; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the success effect ratio display setting for displaying the successful effect ratio set in step 058AKS025 (step 058AKS028). In the characteristic part 058AK, in addition to the case where the variable display result is “losing” (including “small hit”), even when the variable display result is “big hit”, a special effect of a failure mode may be executed. The length of the operation valid period varies depending on the timing at which the operation is performed by the player. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 058AK, when the special effect in the failure mode is executed, the special effect is executed again while the operation valid period has the remaining period. According to this, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the successful special effect will be executed by the special effect again. That is, even if the effect in the failure mode is once executed, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from being reduced. In step 058AKS028, after the special effect in the failure mode is executed, the successful effect ratio is displayed again to urge the player to pay attention to the special effect again. Further, as described above, when the special effect in the failure mode is once executed, the special effect in the successful mode is executed by setting the success effect ratio set in step 058AKS025 to a value higher than 10% of the initial value. Expectations of what will be done can be improved. In addition, in the process of step 058AKS028, similarly to step 058AKS011 of FIG. 8C, the operation valid period display (timer display or message display of "can be pulled anytime!") May be performed together. After executing the process of step 058AKS028, the effect control CPU 120 ends the special effect execution process.

  Returning to FIG. 8C, after executing the processing of step 058AKS016, if it is determined in step 058AKS015 that there is no lever operation (step 058AKS015; No), or if it is determined in step 058AKS010 that it is not the operation valid period (step 058AKS010). No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect during the variable display including the mini game and the variable display operation of the decorative symbol based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. Control for execution is performed (step S808), and the variable display effect processing ends. If it is determined in step 058AKS010 that the operation valid period is not within the operation valid period (step 058AKS010; No), and if the determination is that the operation valid period is over and the operation valid period is not determined, the operation valid period is displayed. The operation effective period end setting for deleting the effect ratio display or the like may be performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S809; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and stands by.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a decoration such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) as a display result in the variable display of symbols (step S810). Subsequently, a predetermined period of time is set as a jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the wait process per special figure (step S812), and ends the effect process during variable display.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8-6, an example of the effect operation when the special effect is executed will be described. The example shown in FIG. 8-6 illustrates a case where the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (a), when the variable display is started, the operation valid period is started, and as an effect before the execution of the special effect, 10% which is the initial value of the successful effect ratio is “notified” as shown in the figure. 10% ". In addition, "10 seconds" is displayed as a timer display of the operation validity period, and a message display of "You can pull out anytime!" Is displayed. Subsequently, when one game ball wins in the first winning opening, the count value increases by one, and accordingly, the display of the successful effect ratio also increases to 20% as shown in FIG. 8-6 (b). . Further, the timer display is updated as time elapses.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (c), as the time elapses (the timer display is decremented and the remaining time becomes one second), the decorative symbol of "7" is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L of "left". Is done. In addition, the display of the successful effect ratio increases in accordance with the number of game balls won to the first start winning opening. After that, as shown in FIG. 8D, the countdown display of 10 seconds is completed, and the remaining operation validity period is displayed as “? Second” in a manner that makes it difficult for the player to specify. Then, when it is determined that the special effect of the successful mode is performed when the lever is operated by the player, an image in which the character has a V-sign is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-6 (e). At the same time, a special effect in a successful mode of displaying a message of “Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh” is executed, and then the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. After the special effect of the successful mode is executed, a celebration effect may be executed as described above.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special effect of the failure mode is to be executed, as shown in FIG. 8F, the image of the failure mode in which the image in which the character falls down and the message of "Ska!" A special effect is performed. Then, since the special effect can be executed again within the operation validity period, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (g), a message display of “You can always pull!” Is displayed together with the display of the successful effect ratio and the timer display. . Note that, as described above, the successful effect ratio display in this case is not limited to the initial value of 10%, but may be 20%. Thereafter, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result.

  FIG. 8-7 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the celebration effect when the celebration effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8A, the variable display is started, the super-reach effect is performed, and the variable display result (big hit) is assumed to be a variation (as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the lever operation is performed and the special effect of the successful mode is executed, the celebration effect is executed immediately after that, as shown in FIG. During the super-reach production period, the super-reach production is not performed, and the celebration production is continuously performed. According to this, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect of inducing the player whether or not to be a "big hit" is performed and the trouble is given to the player even though the big hit is already determined. it can.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 058AK of the present embodiment, a special effect of a success mode or a failure mode can be executed according to detection of a lever operation by a player. In addition, when the player fires a game ball to win the starting winning opening (by increasing the count value), the ratio of executing the special effect of the successful mode in the fluctuation in which the variable display result is a big hit is high. Become. That is, by detecting the game ball fired aiming at the starting winning opening, the execution ratio of the special effect of the success mode in the fluctuation that becomes a big hit changes. According to this, since the execution ratio of the special effect of the successful mode changes depending on the operation, it is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 058AK of the present embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball fired aiming at the starting winning opening has won the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. , Changing the execution ratio of the special effect of the success mode in the fluctuation of the big hit. According to this, the launch of the game ball can be promoted.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 058AK of the present embodiment, when a special effect in a failure mode is executed in one variable display, the special effect can be executed again. According to this, even if the special effect of the failure mode is once executed, the special effect of the successful mode can be executed thereafter, so that it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from deteriorating.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 058AK of the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball fired at the starting winning opening allows the player to visually recognize the ratio of the successful production performed. Update the successful performance ratio display. According to this, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the effect of the successful mode will be performed, and to enhance a game entertainment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 058AK of the present embodiment, the operation validity period is displayed by a timer, and the remaining operation validity period is identifiably displayed by the timer display (numbers such as 10 seconds are displayed. Case) and a case where it is difficult to specify (a case where it is impossible to specify as? Seconds). According to this, there are cases where the operation validity period can be specified and cases where it is not, and since the operation validity period is unknown, it is possible to give the player a feeling of frustration and effectively promote the operation. , It is possible to improve game entertainment.

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In the characteristic part 058AK of the above-described embodiment, the game ball fired aiming at the starting winning opening is detected, and more specifically, the shot game ball is set to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Although the execution ratio of the special effect of the successful mode is increased by winning, the execution ratio may be decreased. Also, if no prize is won within a predetermined period, the number may gradually decrease. In addition to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the execution ratio of the special effect of the successful mode may be changed even when a game ball passes through the passing gate 41, depending on the passing or winning target. The rate of change may be different. In accordance with this, for example, when the first starting winning opening is won, the success effect ratio display is increased by 10%, and when the player passes through the passage gate 41, the success effect ratio display is increased by 5%. The amount of increase in the display of the success effect ratio may be changed depending on the target of passing or winning. According to this, the variation of the execution ratio of the special effect of the successful mode can be given a variation, and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  Also, in the characteristic part 058AK of the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which, when a special effect in a failure mode is executed in one variable display, the special effect can be executed again, but this is an example. In addition, for example, the special effect of the successful mode may be executed a plurality of times in one variable display. That is, irrespective of the failure mode or the success mode, a plurality of special effects may be executed in one variable display. Then, for example, when the special effect of the same mode is repeatedly executed, the special effect is executed as a display mode different between the first time and the second time, such as making the display size of the character larger in the second time than in the first time. I just need. According to this, the production effect can be improved.

  Further, in the characteristic part 058AK of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the successful effect ratio display can be displayed as 100% only when the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability type of the probability change (probability change big hit). , But this is an example. For example, there may be a plurality of round game hits such as 4R, 8R, and 16R even if the hit is the same probability change hit, and in such a case, the fluctuation that becomes the 16R probability change hit which is most advantageous to the player is obtained. It is only necessary that the successful effect ratio display can be displayed as 100% only with the most advantageous change for the player among the plurality of jackpot fluctuations, such that only the successful effect ratio display can be displayed as 100%.

  In the characteristic part 058AK of the above-described embodiment, the game ball fired aiming at the starting winning opening is detected, and more specifically, the fired game ball is fired at the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning. The example in which the execution ratio of the special effect of the successful mode is increased by winning the mouth, that is, the example in which the ratio of executing the special effect of the successful mode is increased as the count value is higher, is described. Also, for example, the rate at which the special effect in the successful mode is executed may differ depending on the timing at which the special effect is executed, that is, the timing at which the lever is operated by the player. More specifically, the later the lever operation is performed, the higher the rate at which the special effect of the successful mode is executed may be increased (as opposed to this, the rate may be reduced). In this case, the operation validity period is divided into the first half, the middle, and the second half. In the first half, the mode of the special effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-5. The mode of the special effect to be executed may be determined according to the table in which the ratio is set higher, and the mode of the special effect to be executed may be determined in the second half according to the table in which the ratio of the success mode is set higher. According to this, it is possible to execute the special effect of the success mode according to the situation, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Note that, as described above, in the case of the super-reach variation pattern, the period from the start of the variable display to the development of the super-reach reach effect is not set as the operation effective period, but is, for example, the variable display. The period from the start of the super reach reach to the second half of the reach effect may be set as the operation validity period. If the lever is operated in the second half of the reach effect of the super reach, only the variable display that becomes a big hit is performed. In particular, a special effect of a successful mode may be performed at a particularly high ratio (eg, 95%).

  Also, in the characteristic part 058AK of the above-described embodiment, the operation validity period is displayed by a timer, and the remaining operation validity period is displayed so as to be identifiable by the timer display (in the case of numeric display such as 10 seconds), it is difficult to specify In the example shown above, there is a case where it is not possible to specify as "? Seconds". For example, when the operation validity period is displayed as "? (When it is being performed), the execution of a notice effect for giving a notice of a variable display result such as a mini game may be limited. Specifically, in step S808 of FIG. 8C, it is determined whether or not “? Second” is displayed as the operation validity period display (the flag indicating that the timer of 10 seconds has elapsed is turned on. In such a case, execution of a notice effect such as a mini game may be limited. It should be noted that the preview effect limited in step S808 only needs to be a preview effect for notifying the variable display result, and other than the effect for inducing whether or not the variable display result such as the variable display operation of the decorative pattern will be a big hit, or not. No restriction is required. According to this, it is possible to concentrate on performing the operation. In addition, during the period in which the message “You can pull anytime!” Is displayed, a notice effect for operating the stick controller 31A or the other stick controller (also referred to as V-con). May be restricted. On the contrary, an announcement effect of operating the stick controller 31A or another provided stick controller (also referred to as a V-con) may be executed. In this case, during the execution period of the notice effect, You can delete the message "You can always pull!" Also, in the characteristic part 058AK of the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the message display of “You can pull out anytime!” Is displayed during the operation validity period. In addition to this, the image of the stick controller 31A is displayed at any time. It may be displayed together with the message display of "I can pull it!", Or the image of the stick controller 31A may be always displayed unlike the period of the message display of "I can pull it anytime!"

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the player;
A special effect execution means for executing a special effect in response to the operation detecting means detecting an operation of the player,
The special effect execution means,
As the special effect, it is possible to execute one of a first mode including a special notification that can be specified to be controlled to the advantageous state and a second mode not including the special notification,
The special effect can be executed in response to the operation detecting means detecting an operation,
Period display means for performing a period display for displaying a period in which the detection of the operation can be received effectively can be specified,
Special display means for performing a special display to display a period during which the detection of the operation can be effectively received is difficult to specify,
A gaming machine further comprising:

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