JP2020031884A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games due to a widened range of presentations through a player's intervention element after a suggestion presentation having been performed.SOLUTION: When in a normal route, in a first period, an introduction presentation is performed for suggesting a type of a suggestion presentation and in a second period, a first half SP of the suggestion presentation, suggested in the first period, through a weak ready-to-win A of a character A is performed. When in a special route, on the basis of 5-times button operations of a hidden button operation during the first period being detected by a push sensor 35B, a common presentation is performed in the second period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-2

Description

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

  Conventionally, there has been one that performs a suggestion effect that suggests that the game is controlled to a jackpot game state as an advantageous state. In addition, there is a type in which a plurality of types of suggested effects with a low degree of expectation controlled in the big hit gaming state are provided (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been a player who can select the type of suggested effect from the displayed options (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-232006 A JP-A-2004-135949

  However, in Patent Literature 1, it is merely determined whether or not to execute the game based on a lottery result on the gaming machine side. Therefore, the player may become tired of the suggestion effect by repeatedly performing the suggestion effect many times, which may lead to a decrease in the player's willingness to continue. Further, in Patent Literature 2, when the type of the suggestive effect is determined, the effect that the player intervenes is executed. However, the player cannot intervene without winning the execution lottery of the intervening effect. It was difficult to connect with diversity.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and a game machine that can improve amusement of a game by expanding a range of effects by an intervention element of a player after a suggested effect is executed. The purpose is to provide.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting an action of the player;
Effect execution means (eg, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect including a suggestion effect (e.g., a suggestion effect by the characters A to C) indicating that the control is performed in the advantageous state;
The type of the suggestion effect includes at least a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect (for example, a suggestion effect by the character A and a suggestion effect by the character C),
The period in which the suggestion effect is performed includes at least a first period and a second period after the first period (for example, includes a first period and a second period illustrated in FIG. 8A),
The effect executing means,
In the first period, an effect that suggests the type of the suggested effect is performed (for example, an introductory effect that indicates the type of the suggestive effect is performed in the first period), and in the second period, the effect is suggested in the first period. The suggestion effect according to the type is executed (for example, in the second period, the suggestion effect in the first half of SP of the weak reach by the character suggested in the first period is executed),
When executing the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect, the effect to be executed in the second period is based on the detection unit detecting an action of the player during the first period. The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be changed to a common effect mode (for example, based on the fact that the push sensor 35B detects the back button operation of five button operations during the first period). A common effect is performed in the second period).

  According to such a configuration, the entertainment effect can be improved by expanding the range of the effect by the intervention element of the player after the suggested effect is executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The suggestion effect is an effect performed after the reach effect (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 8A, the suggestion effect is an effect performed after the normal reach is established).

  According to such a configuration, the entertainment effect can be improved by expanding the range of the effect by the intervention element of the player after the suggestion effect after the reach effect is executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The effect executing means,
It is possible to execute an expectation improvement effect (for example, a chance up effect) in which the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state is improved during the suggestion effect,
Even when the common effect mode is changed, the expectation improvement effect can be executed (for example, if it is determined in 109FS014 and 109FS016 in FIG. 8-4 that the chance-up effect is to be executed, the effect is increased in 109FS017). The determined effect is set to be executed).

  According to such a configuration, even if the effect is changed to the common effect mode, the expectation of the suggested effect can be known by the expectation improvement effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
In the suggestion effect, a third period may be set after the second period elapses (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 8A, a third period may be set after the second period elapses).
When the third period is set after the common effect mode, the effect executing means executes the suggested effect of the effect mode according to the mode executed in the first period in the third period. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (e), in the third period, a suggestive effect of the latter half of SP by the character A shown in the first period is executed).

  According to such a configuration, the lottery of the suggested effect is not complicated, and the suggested effect can be executed smoothly.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
A display unit (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying an image,
The effect executing means is capable of executing an operation promoting effect (for example, a button effect) for promoting an operation of the player,
In the first period, the display means can be changed to the common effect mode based on detecting a motion of a player without displaying an image related to the motion promoting effect (for example, FIG. In the first period as shown in 8-2 (b), the common effect is executed based on the detection of the operation of the player without displaying the image related to the button effect).

  According to such a configuration, the range of game characteristics is widened, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5),
The effect execution means executes a success notification effect indicating that the change to the common effect mode has been successful based on the detection of the player's operation in the first period (for example, 8-5, a specific sound is output as a success notification effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily understand that the operation has been effectively detected.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
When the player operates a predetermined operation unit (for example, push button 31B), the detection unit (for example, push sensor 35B) detects the player's operation,
If there is an operation in the first operation mode to end the operation before the period from the start of the operation to the operation means reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 1 second), the first operation process is executed. It is possible (for example, if the operation is completed before reaching one second, a single button press process is executed),
If there is an operation in the second operation mode in which the operation is continued even if the period from the start of the operation to the operation unit reaches the predetermined threshold, the period during which the operation of the operation unit is continued , A continuous operation process of repeatedly executing the first operation process can be executed (for example, if the operation is continued even after reaching one second, the automatic continuous hit process is executed);
The effect executing means,
When the first operation process based on the operation of the first operation mode is performed a plurality of times in the first period, the common effect mode is changed (for example, in 109FS033 to 109FS037 in FIG. 8-5, When the player performs the single-button pressing process five times, the processing is changed to a common effect mode),
When the continuous operation process based on the operation of the second operation mode is executed in the first period, the common effect mode is not changed (for example, the automatic continuous hitting process is performed in 109FS033 to 109FS037 in FIG. 8-5). Is not changed to the common effect mode).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the common effect mode from being erroneously changed by the continuous operation process.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7),
A plurality of types of the common rendering mode are provided (for example, a plurality of types of the common rendering mode are provided as shown in a modified example),
The effect execution means changes to any of the common effect modes according to a plurality of types of change conditions in the first period (for example, as shown in a modified example, a plurality of types of change conditions in the first period) Is changed to any one of the common effect modes according to.

  According to such a configuration, the range of game characteristics is widened, so that the interest 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 figure showing a timing chart in feature part 109F. It is a figure showing an example of a production in feature part 109F. It is a figure which shows the SP reach effect determination table and the chance up effect determination table in the characteristic part 109F. It is a flowchart which shows SP reach effect determination processing in the characteristic part 109F. It is a flowchart which shows the back button operation processing in the characteristic part 109F.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is 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 decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" (for example, scrolling display in a vertical direction or updating 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 may be any device as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device having an 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 the start winning opening (winning) during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to a big hitting game state or a small hitting game state (to be described later, the start winning prize is generated. If 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 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, the opening mode of the special winning opening (
A plurality of types of 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, and the big hit type is set according to these. 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 determined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative 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 decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative design 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 display result. ) May be stopped (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 in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting gaming 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 described later, and the like) 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 a detection signal (a game ball is passed or passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port 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 designating signal (a signal designating sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 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 and 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, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), 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 failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). 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 a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

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

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a 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 for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation 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 one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each 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 of 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 a big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) 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 winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning 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 used by using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not 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 the 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. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “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 a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether 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 rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform 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 a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

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

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small 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 processing, 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 an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, 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 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by 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 processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative illuminant such as a decoration LED, a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using the various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

After executing the processing of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control
In accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in Step 2, any one of the following steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  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. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an 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 wait 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”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, 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 this small hit production process, the production control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state are executed based on the set contents. In addition, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect 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 this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In the big hit middle rendering process, the value of the rendering control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending rendering process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit gaming state from the main board 11. 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. Then, 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.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the gaming media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to 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 distributed by installing it in a storage device included in it. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

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

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing 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 portion 109F of the present embodiment)
Next, the characteristic portion 109F of the present embodiment will be described. In the characteristic portion 109F, during the suggestion effect indicating that the control is performed to the big hit game state or the like as an advantageous state for the player, the effect is produced by using a detection unit such as the push sensor 35B capable of detecting the operation of the player. Is changed. In the following, the execution timing of the suggestion effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 and the relationship between the suggestion effect and the detection means will be described.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a timing chart in the characteristic unit 109F. As shown in FIG. 8A, various effects are executed from the start of the change (variable display) to the stop of the change. FIG. 8A shows an example of various controls executed in a variation pattern of super reach (also referred to as SP reach).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, after the start of the fluctuation, the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol stop at the same number as the normal reach, and the normal reach in which the middle symbol continues to be variably displayed is established. When the effect ends with the normal reach, the expectation of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is low. On the other hand, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 8A, after the normal reach is established, a development effect that develops to a weak SP reach may be executed. There are two types of SP reach: one that ends with weak SP reach, and one that further develops from weak SP reach and develops to strong SP reach. In SP reach, a period during which weak SP reach is executed is referred to as an SP first half, and a period during which strong SP reach is executed is referred to as SP second half. By developing from the weak SP reach to the strong SP reach, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the big hit gaming state increases.

  As shown in the timing chart of FIG. 8A, after the weak SP reach is established, any one of a plurality of types of weak SP reach is executed (also simply referred to as weak reach). There is a period during which an introduction effect is executed. This period is also the first period during SP reach. In the first period, a detection valid period in which the movement of the player can be detected is provided. The detection valid period is set to a period excluding a period immediately after the start of the first period and a period before the end of the first period.

During the detection valid period, the operation of the player is effectively detected by the push sensor 35B. However, on the screen of the image display device 5, there is no display of a button effect indicating that it is effective to detect the operation of the player by the push sensor 35 by prompting the operation of the push button 31B. . Performing a button operation when it is not indicated that the button operation is valid even during such a detection valid period is referred to as input of a back button. Unlike the button effect in which an image for promoting the operation is displayed on the screen, the player cannot operate the back button unless the player knows the input timing of the back button. Therefore, if the production is successful by inputting the back button, it is possible to give the player a sense of capture or superiority. Note that the button effect that is normally executed is executed in a preview effect or the like during variable display that fosters the degree of expectation of a big hit or the like. In such a notice effect, an effect in a mode different from the normal mode may be executed by inputting the back button.

  When the back button is input during the detection valid period during the first period, a common effect that is executed in common in the second period after the elapse of the first period as a special route regardless of the type of the weak reach is provided. Be executed. In addition, when the back button is not input during the detection valid period of the first period, the normal route is determined in advance from the weak reach A to C in the second period after the elapse of the first period. Any weak reach is performed. Such a second period is the first half of the SP in the SP reach. In addition, even if the action of the player is detected, if the execution condition of the common effect is not satisfied, the predetermined weak reach is executed. The case where the execution condition is not satisfied is, for example, a case where the number of detections is less than a specified number or a case where the number of detections exceeds a specified number.

  After the lapse of the second period, a third period is provided as the latter half of the SP. In the third period, any of the strong reach A to C corresponding to the weak reach A to C executed in the second period is executed. Here, in the third period, even when the common effect is executed, the effect with the strong reach corresponding to the predetermined weak reach is executed. Specifically, when the weak reach A is set as the weak reach, even if the common effect is executed in the second period by the input of the back button, the strong reach A corresponding to the weak reach A is performed in the third period. Will be executed.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the characteristic unit 109F. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a screen of the image display device 5 when weak SP reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8A, when weak SP reach is established, a character image 109F001 of “SP reach development” indicating that the promotion from normal reach to weak SP reach is displayed. Note that, on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display indicated by diagonal lines is a display (for example, a display indicating green) indicating the degree of expectation of the variable display currently executed, and three circles on the right side thereof. Indicates a suspended display corresponding to a variable display that has not been executed yet. The reduced number in the upper left of the screen is a small symbol display indicating that the user is currently in reach with the decorative symbol “5”. The downward arrow in the small symbol display indicates that the variable symbol is being variably displayed, and the numeric symbol is variably displayed on the actual screen.

  When the introduction effect period as the first period starts from the state of FIG. 8-2 (a), the introduction effect shown in FIG. 8-2 (b) is executed. As shown in FIG. 8B, in the introduction effect, a character image 109F002 of “Character A supermarket” is displayed. In the SP reach, effects by characters A to C are provided. The ratio of which character performs the SP reach effect differs depending on the big hit expectation. The big hit expectation may be the same regardless of the type of character. In the introduction effect, an effect indicating which SP reach is executed is executed.

In the case of the normal route in which the back button operation is not detected in the detection valid period of the first period of FIG. 8B, the weak reach A shown in FIG. Is performed in the first half of SP. In the effect of the first half of the SP, a weak reach A suggestion image 109F003 indicating that the character A is weak reach is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the case of the special route in which the push button 31B is operated five times by the back button operation in the detection valid period in the first period of FIG. A common effect as shown in (d) is executed. In the common effect, a common effect in which a common character image 109F004 is displayed regardless of the determined type of SP reach of the characters A to C is executed.

  When the effect during the second period of FIG. 8-2 (c) or FIG. 8-2 (d) is completed, as shown in FIG. This is performed in the third period. That is, in the third period, the same effect of the character A in the latter half of the SP is executed in the third period, regardless of whether the effect in the first half of the SP by the weak reach A or the common effect is being executed in the second period. In the production in the latter half of the SP, a strong reach A suggestion image 109F005 indicating strong reach by the character A is displayed.

  After the effect of the latter half of the SP in the third period shown in FIG. 8-2 (e) is completed, a success / failure result is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-2 (f). In FIG. 8-2 (f), three decorative symbols of “5” are displayed side by side in the center as a big hit display result. Also, in the small symbol display, three symbols of "5" are displayed side by side.

  FIG. 8C is a diagram illustrating an SP reach effect determination table and a chance up effect determination table in the characteristic unit 109F. These tables are stored in the storage area of the ROM 121. FIGS. 8-3 (A) and (B) show SP reach effect determination tables at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss, and FIGS. 8-3 (C) and (D) show a chance increase at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss. 4 shows a decision table.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), at the time of the big hit, the effect content in which the suggestion effect by the character A is executed as the SP reach effect over the first half and the second half is determined at a rate of 20%, and the suggestion effect by the character B is performed. Are determined at a rate of 30%, and the effect contents at which the suggested effect by the character C is executed over the first and second half are determined at a rate of 50%.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), at the time of the loss, the effect content in which the suggestion effect by the character A is executed only in the first half as the SP reach effect is determined at a rate of 25%, and the suggestion effect by the character B is determined in the first half. The effect contents to be executed only are determined at a rate of 23%, the effect contents for which the suggestion effect by the character C is executed only in the first half are determined at a rate of 20%, and the suggestion effect by the character A is executed over the first half and the second half. The effect content to be performed is determined at a rate of 16%, the effect content performed by the character B over the first half and the second half is determined at the rate of 11%, and the suggestion effect by the character C is determined by the first and second half. The effect content to be executed over is determined at a rate of 5%.

As shown in the SP reach effect determination tables in FIGS. 8A and 8B, at the time of the big hit, the effect is not determined to end only in the first half of the SP as in the case of a loss. In addition, at the time of the big hit, the effect of the character C> the character B> the character A is more easily determined as the effect of the first half and the second half of the SP than at the time of the loss. Therefore, it can be said that the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of character C> character B> character A. Note that an effect that ends in the first half of the SP may be provided as the SP reach effect pattern at the time of the big hit. Also in this case, it is desirable that the relation of the big hit expectation is high in the order of character C> character B> character A. However, an effect by each character may be randomly selected regardless of the jackpot expectation degree.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, at the time of the big hit, the execution of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the absence of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 30%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8D, at the time of a big hit, the execution of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the absence of the chance-up effect is determined at a rate of 70%.

  According to the chance-up effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the probability of the chance-up execution being determined to be higher at the time of the big hit than at the time of the loss is higher. Therefore, it can be said that the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the chance up effect is executed than when it is not executed. Here, the chance up effect is an effect executed in the first half of the SP reach effect. The chance-up effect is executed in a similar manner both when the common effect is executed and when the normal weak reach effect is executed. For example, in the chance-up effect, an effect in which a predetermined character passes through the screen is executed. By executing the chance up effect, the jackpot expectation is increased.

  In addition, the chance up effect is not limited to the character, it may be a character display, may be to change the color of the character displayed as a line or a title, and the effect sound may be changed. It may change. The chance up effect may be executed in the latter half of the SP, or may be executed at any timing. Further, the big hit expectation may be different at the execution timing of the chance up effect. Further, the mode of the chance-up effect may be different between the case where the common effect is executed and the case where the normal effect is not performed by operating the back button.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating the SP reach effect determination processing in the feature unit 109F. The SP reach effect determination process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the SP reach effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display to be executed this time is SP reach (super reach) (109FS011). The received variation pattern command is stored in a command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the storage area of the RAM 122, and determines whether or not the SP reach variation pattern is based on whether or not the SP reach variation pattern command is stored in the area indicating the variation display to be executed this time. judge.

  If it is not a fluctuation pattern of the SP reach in 109FS011 (109FS011; N), the processing is ended. If it is the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach (109FS011; Y), it is determined whether or not the variable display executed this time is a big hit display result (109FS012). Whether or not a big hit is determined by checking a command indicating the received display result.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result is a big hit (109FS012; Y), the effect content is determined by the big hit SP reach effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) (109FS013). . Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a chance-up effect using the big-hit-time chance-up effect determination table shown in FIG. 8C (109FS014). After that, the processing shifts to the processing of 109FS017.

In 109FS012, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display result is not a big hit (109FS012; N), the effect content is determined by the out-of-time SP reach effect effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 (B) ( 109FS015). Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a chance-up effect is to be executed, based on a chance-up effect determination table at the time of a miss shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) (109FS016). After that, 109F
The process proceeds to S017.

  In 109FS017, settings are made to execute the effects determined in 109FS013-109FS016. Then, the process ends. By the processing of 109FS017, various set effects are executed during the SP reach effect.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating the back button operation processing in the characteristic portion 109F. The back button operation process is a process executed in the variable display effect process (S172) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the back button operation process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the common effect flag is set (109FS030). The common effect flag is a flag set in 109FS038 described later, and is a flag set when it is determined that the common effect is to be executed. The common effect flag may be deleted at the timing when the variable display is stopped or the like.

  If the common effect flag is set in 109FS030 (109FS030; Y), the process ends. In 109FS0130, if the common effect flag is not set (109FS030; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current period is within the first period of the SP reach based on the value of the timer that counts the effect period. Is determined (109FS031). In 109FS031, if the current period is not within the first period (109FS031; N), the process ends.

  In 109FS031, if the current period is during the first period (109FS031; Y), it is further determined whether or not the back button detection period is a valid period in which the detection of the back button is valid (109FS032). If the current period is not within the back button valid period in 109FS032 (109FS032; N), the process ends.

  In 109FS032, if the current period is during the back button valid period (109FS032; Y), it is determined whether or not the player has detected an action (109FS033). In 109FS033, when there is no motion detection by the player (109FS033; N), the process ends. The detection of the operation by the player may be performed by checking the operation counter that counts the number of times detected by the push sensor 35B.

  In 109FS033, when there is a motion detection by the player (109FS033; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of motion detections is 5 by checking whether or not the value of the motion counter is "5" ( 109FS034). If the motion detection is not performed five times in 109FS034 (109FS034; N), the process ends.

  In 109FS034, when the operation is detected five times (109FS034; Y), it is confirmed whether or not the operation is the operation by the automatic continuous hit (109FS035). Here, the automatic continuous hitting function means that, for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the long press operation of the push button 31B is continued for a predetermined period (for example, one second), the continuous pressing of the push button 31B is performed. This is the function that executes the processing as if it had been performed. That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the specific condition that the operation state is continuous is satisfied, and executes the continuous hitting operation based on the determination. For example, such an effect by the automatic continuous tapping function is executed at the time of a button effect in which an expectation is improved by continuous button presses as a notice before reaching.

If the operation is completed before the period from the start of the button operation reaches 1 second, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the player has performed a single button operation as a single button press process, If the operation is continued even if the period from the start of the operation reaches 1 second, it is determined that the automatic continuous tapping is performed as the automatic continuous tapping process. In a normal button effect, a button effect is executed by such a single button press process and an automatic continuous hit process. Specifically, when the operation by the automatic continuous tapping is started, the operation number of the push button 31B is counted one by one every time a fixed period (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses. Whether or not the automatic tapping is performed may be determined based on the length of the execution period before the count-up, whether the counting by the player or the counting by the automatic tapping is performed. In 109FS035, when the automatic hit is performed (109FS035; Y), the process ends. Therefore, when the back button is input, it is determined that the single button processing has been executed, but it is determined that the automatic continuous hitting processing has not been executed.

  In addition, in 109FS034, if only the motion detection by the player is counted, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the automatic hit is performed in 109FS035.

  In 109FS035, if the automatic hit is not performed (109FS035; N), a success notification effect is executed (109FS036). The success notification effect is an effect that notifies that the operation of the back button is successful. For example, in the success notification effect, the success of the back button operation is notified by the output of the effect sound. Note that the success notification effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined image, lighting of a lamp, or the like, or the success notification effect may be executed by a combination thereof.

  In 109FS036, after the success notification effect has been executed, a setting is made so that the effect in the first half of the determined SP is changed to the common effect (109FS037). Thus, the determined content of the weak reach is replaced with the content of the common effect. Next, the common effect flag is set (109FS038), and the process ends.

(Main effects of the feature portion 109F)
Next, a main configuration and effects of the above-described characteristic portion 109F will be described. The characteristic portion 109F has the following configuration and effects.

  (1) The effect control CPU 120 can execute a suggestion effect by the characters A to C as an effect indicating that it is controlled to the big hit game state. As shown in FIG. 8A, the suggestion effect includes a first period and a second period. Then, in the first period, an introduction effect that indicates the type of the suggested effect is executed, and in the second period, a suggestion effect in the first half of the SP of the weak reach by the character suggested in the first period is executed. However, the common effect is executed in the second period based on the fact that the back button operation of the five-button operation is detected by the push sensor 35B during the first period. According to this, since the effect changes due to the intervention element of the player after the suggested effect is executed, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by expanding the effect range.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 8A, the suggestion effect is an effect that is executed after normal reach is established. According to this, after the suggestion effect after the reach effect is executed, the effect changes due to the intervention element of the player, so that it is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the game by expanding the effect range.

  (3) If it is determined in 109FS014 and 109FS016 of FIG. 8-4 that a chance-up effect is to be executed, the effect determined in 109FS017 is set to be executed. According to this, even if the common effect is executed, it is possible to know the expectation degree of the suggested effect by the chance-up effect.

(4) As shown in FIG. 8A, the third period may be set after the elapse of the second period. As shown in FIG. 8E, the third period is represented by the first period. S by character A
Execute the suggestion effect in the second half of P. According to this, even if the common effect is executed in the second period, it is not necessary to re-determine the suggested effect, and the lottery of the suggested effect is not complicated, and the suggested effect can be smoothly executed.

  (5) In the first period as shown in FIG. 8B, the common effect is executed based on the detection of the operation of the player without displaying the image related to the button effect. According to this, since the range of the game property is expanded, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) As indicated by 109FS036 in FIG. 8-5, a specific sound is output as a success notification effect. According to this, it is possible to easily understand that the operation by the input of the back button is effectively detected.

  (7) If the operation is terminated before reaching one second, a single-button pressing process is executed, and if the operation is continued even after reaching one second, an automatic continuous hitting process is executed. Then, in 109FS034 to 109FS037 in FIG. 8-5, when the player has performed the single button press process five times, the processing is changed to the common effect mode. Control is performed so as not to change to the mode. According to this, it is possible to prevent the common effect from being erroneously changed by the automatic continuous hitting process.

[Main Modification of Feature 109F]
(1) In the characteristic portion 109F, a lever switch, a jog dial, and a cross key may be provided as operation means operated by the player. Then, the operation of these operation means may be detected by the detection means. Further, a camera, an infrared sensor, or the like for detecting the player's operation may be provided, and the operation may be detected by these detecting means.

  (2) In the feature section 109F, there was only one type of common effect. However, any one of the common effect modes may be changed according to a plurality of types of change conditions in the first period. For example, in the detection valid period of the first period, the type of the common effect may be different depending on the difference of the back button input. Specifically, the first common effect may be executed in five motion detections, and the second common effect may be executed in ten motion detections. Note that the change condition may be any condition, and may be a condition in which the button is long-pressed instead of the number of times of continuous hitting of the button, or a condition in which a cross key is provided for a device provided with a cross key. It may be something. In addition, a common effect having a different jackpot reliability may be executed according to the change condition. For example, when a change condition by a complicated operation is satisfied, a common effect with higher reliability may be executed than when a change condition by a simple operation is satisfied.

  (3) In the characteristic part 109F, the case where the common effect is executed in the second period of the suggested effect has been described. However, the common effect may be performed during the third period after the second period. After the common effect, the suggested effect in the latter half of the SP reach by the character shown in the first period in the third period was executed. However, the suggested effect in the latter half of the SP executed after the common effect is in the first period. An effect in a mode different from the effect indicated by may be executed. Further, only when the effect is determined to have a large jackpot expectation (for example, when the effect is determined to be a jackpot determined effect), the suggested effect in the third period may be different from that in the first period. .

(4) In the characteristic part 109F, the case where the common effect is not executed by the input of the back button by the automatic continuous hit has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine having no automatic continuous hitting function. Further, an automatic input function may be provided. The automatic input function is a function for automatically executing the same effect as when a button operation is performed at a timing at which a button effect is executed without a button operation by a player. The automatic input function may be set from the menu screen when the game is not executed.

  (5) In the characteristic portion 109F, as shown in FIG. 8A, the period immediately after the start and the period immediately before the end of the first period are not the detection operation valid period. However, at least one of these periods may be the detection operation valid period. Further, a development effect period from the establishment of the normal reach to the establishment of the weak SP reach may be set as the input period of the back button.

  (6) In the characteristic part 109F, the case where the chance up effect is executed only once has been described. However, the chance-up effect may be executed a plurality of times, or may be changed stepwise. In such a case, the number of chance-up effects may be increased as the jackpot expectation is higher, and the chance-up effect stage may be changed to a higher stage as the jackpot expectation is higher. For example, when the chance up effect is executed twice, the two chance up effects may be executed even when the common effect is executed. Further, when three stages are set as the chance-up effect, the character may be changed to a first-stage character, a second-stage character, and a third-stage character. Further, the number of times and the number of stages of the chance-up effect may be different when there is an input of the back button and when there is no input (when the operation succeeds and when the operation fails, or when the operation succeeds and when there is no operation). .

  (7) In the characteristic portion 109F, a case has been described in which information that allows the user to input a back button is not displayed on the image display device 5 during the detection valid period in the first period. However, it may indicate that the back button can be input on the screen. In such a case, a small suggestion may be displayed on the screen, or a large display that is easy to understand for the player instead of a back button in the first place.

  (8) The feature unit 109F suggests that the back button can be input by making the push button 31B emit light or making the light emission mode different from normal during the input period of the back button, not shown on the screen. You may. Further, during the development effect period, it may be suggested on the screen that the back button can be input from now on.

  (9) In the characteristic part 109F, the case where the common character image 109F004 not related to the characters A to C is displayed as the common effect has been described. However, in the common effect, an image of any of the characters A to C may be displayed. In such a case, the effect of any one of the characters A to C may be executed in a different manner from the normal by inputting the back button.

  (10) In the characteristic part 109F, the case where the common effect is executed by detecting the motion during the suggestion effect indicating the big hit gaming state has been described. However, the common effect may be executed by detecting a motion during the effect that indicates a probable change state or a time saving state that is an advantageous state for the player. Further, a common effect may be executed by detecting an action during a big hit round.

(11) Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and an operation by the player is performed. A predetermined number of medals are played when a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when a plurality of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the lever and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player. May be applied to a slot machine paid out to a player. For example, when applying the feature section 109F to such a slot machine, a bonus win or an A
It may be applied to a suggestion effect of T winning, a suggestion effect of winning the lottery target role having a high degree of advantage, a suggestion effect of a pushing order when a pressing order is won, and the like. The input of the back button in the slot machine may be executed at any timing from the start of the game to the third stop, or may be executed at any timing in a plurality of continuous games. Good.

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player;
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect including a suggestion effect suggesting controlling to the advantageous state,
The type of the suggestion effect includes at least a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect,
The period in which the suggestion effect is performed includes at least a first period and a second period after the first period has elapsed,
The effect executing means,
Performing an effect that suggests the type of the suggestion effect in the first period, and executing the suggestion effect according to the type suggested in the first period in the second period;
When performing the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect, the effect to be executed in the second period is based on the detection unit detecting an action of the player during the first period, A gaming machine that can be changed to a common effect mode for the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect.

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