JP2020081596A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase interest.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU 120 can display component images related to a stick controller 31A when a stick controller 31A composed of a plurality of components (e.g., components A1 to A5) including a first component and a second component that is more characteristic than the first component can be used. In a controller assembly performance, display is made in which the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are assembled in order, and display is made in the manner in which the component image ZA5 corresponding to the component A5 that is more characteristic than the components A1 to A4 is assembled after the component images ZA1 to ZA4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-12

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing a game.

In a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine including a predetermined member operable by a player and a display unit.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, before the operation valid period of a chance button as a predetermined member is started, a button transparent image having a transmittance of 50% corresponding to the chance button is displayed on the left and right sides of the display means. By moving and displaying from the center toward the center, and displaying the button image corresponding to the chance button when the two button transparent images are overlapped at the center, the operation valid period of the chance button is started. There was something to be notified (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2018-15392, A

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is not possible to improve the enjoyment.

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

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A/push button 31B/movable body 32, etc.) is provided,
The predetermined member is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part (for example, part A1) and a second part (for example, part A5) characteristic of the first part,
When the predetermined member becomes available, a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member can be displayed (for example, in the effect promotion effect, the CPU 120 for effect control makes it possible to display the image in FIG. 8-13 (U) or 8-13). As shown in (V), a portion for performing operation promotion notification by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 when the operation valid period is started.),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to display a first part image related to the first part and a second part image related to the second part,
The second component image is displayed after the first component image (for example, the production control CPU 120 displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in the production pattern B in the order in which they are assembled, and FIG. As shown in (Q), (R), and (S), the part image ZA5 corresponding to the part A5 that is more characteristic than the parts A1 to A4 is displayed in a mode in which it is assembled after the part images ZA1 to ZA4. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the predetermined member can be favorably focused, the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
When the second component image is displayed, the second component image is displayed in a mode having higher visibility to the player than the component images related to other components (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, when the component image ZA5 is displayed in the manner of being assembled to the component image ZA1, the component image ZA5 is enlarged and displayed, or an effect image is displayed around the component image ZA5 to highlight or display the image. (A part where the player can more easily identify the component than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4, such as moving and displaying from the periphery of the display area of the device 5 toward the center.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The predetermined member (for example, the stick controller 31A) is a member that constitutes a part of detection means (for example, the controller sensor unit 35A and the holding members 602L and 602R) capable of detecting the motion of the player,
Providing a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the action of the player (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B),
The promotion effect executing means can display the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the controller assembly effect to display five parts out of a plurality of parts). (A part where the component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to A1 to A5 are displayed in an assembled manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect in the promotion effect.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The predetermined member (for example, the movable body 32) is operable,
It is possible to operate the predetermined member when displaying the first component image and the second component image (for example, as shown in FIG. A part image ZA1 corresponding to the controller assembly effect is displayed on the left side of the display area of the display device 5, and a part image ZD1 corresponding to the movable body assembly effect is displayed on the right side of the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in 8-24(B), a portion for moving the movable body 32 up and down in the vicinity of the origin position while advancing the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect together.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the predetermined member can be favorably focused when the predetermined member is operated.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The predetermined member includes a first predetermined member (for example, a stick controller 31A) and a second predetermined member (for example, a push button 31B),
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to execute suggestive effect that suggests which of the first predetermined member and the second predetermined member the predetermined member image is displayed (for example, for effect control). In the super reach effect, the CPU 120 can execute an assembly suggestion effect that suggests which of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is assembled and the operation is effective, etc. See Modification 2 of FIG. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is suggested which of the predetermined members is displayed, so that the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in an assembled manner (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the plurality of components that configure the stick controller 31A). (A part capable of executing a controller assembly effect that displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to each of the five components A1 to A5 in an assembled manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine described in means 6,
A first display pattern for displaying the first component image and the second component image in an assembled manner;
A second pattern displaying the first component image and the second component image in a non-assembled manner;
(For example, the production control CPU 120 displays the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in a manner of being assembled to the component image ZA1 in the controller assembly production). The controller assembly production based on one of the production patterns A and B to be performed and the production patterns C and D in which the completed controller image Z1 is not displayed by displaying the component image ZA5 in a mode that is not assembled to the component image ZA1. (See Figure 8-8.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Before displaying a plurality of component images including the first component image and the second component image in the assembling mode, a special effect of displaying the component images used for the assembling can be executed (for example, During super-reach production before executing the controller assembly production, etc., a portion capable of executing an assembly suggestion production that is displayed in a manner of collecting component images to be assembled in the controller assembly production. )
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.

Incidentally, the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and may have a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. You may have it.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 1 used in a characteristic part 063SG. (A) is a perspective view showing an operation unit, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the operation unit. (A) is a perspective view showing a hitting ball operation handle, and (B) is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a hitting ball operation handle. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing shown about a variable display result and a variation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production control process processing of the characteristic part 063SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process of the characteristic part 063SG. (A) is a figure which shows the operation target determination rate in operation promotion production, (B) is a figure which shows an assembly production pattern determination rate, (C) is a figure which shows the content of an assembly production pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during change display of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(D) is a figure explaining an example of the flow from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the start of the super reach effect. (E)-(K) is a figure explaining an example of controller assembly production based on production pattern A or C. (L)-(T) is a figure explaining an example of controller assembly production based on production pattern B or D. (U)-(Z) is a figure explaining an example of operation promotion production. It is a timing chart explaining an example of the effect in the big hit game state. It is the figure which explains the flow of production from the start of the big hit game state until it is controlled to the normal game state via the time saving state. (A)-(E) is a figure explaining the flow of steering wheel assembly production in firing operation promotion production A, and (F) is a figure showing right-handing notification. (A)-(E) is a figure explaining the flow of steering wheel assembly production in firing operation promotion production A, and (F) is a figure showing right-handing notification. (G)-(K) is a figure explaining the flow of the flow-down production of the game sphere in launch operation promotion production B, and (L) is a figure showing right-handing notification. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the assembly production in the modification 1 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(E) is a figure which shows the super reach production|generation in the modification 2 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the handle assembly production in the modification 3 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the route assembly production in the modification 4 of the characteristic part 063SG. (A) is a figure which shows the operation mode of a movable body, (B) is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of a movable body. (A)-(C) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation promotion production as a modified example 5. (D)-(G) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation promotion production as a modified example 5.

(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 a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is launched into the game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (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 variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. The variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device for performing 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 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers or the like) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

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

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, which are configured to include a plurality of LEDs, are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. The first pending storage number is displayed by, and the second pending display unit 25B displays the second pending storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game balls enter the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

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

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the left and right lower sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

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

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

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. The universal figure game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending memories, which is the number of universal figure pending games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include 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, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the action (operation etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period during execution of the special drawing game, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol is given, and the jackpot symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol is "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the big hit type is set to "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain a large number of prize balls, or a big hit type that has few prize balls or almost no prize balls 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 hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening 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.) the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state is over, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure changing time (period during which the special figure is changed) is executed as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of being "Public hit" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous 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 in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the end conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of the times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

The normal state is a game state other than special states such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be present as a display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

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

As effects to be executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative design which is not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect that continues.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the proportion of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) that is a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7") is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "uncertain variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” 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 design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design, and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit performance, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect showing that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, in some big hit type (the big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, big hit type which makes the following game state high accuracy state) big hit game By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a production control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a gaming state, etc. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) 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 saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches for detecting the game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 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 the special figure game (including a big hit type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later). )), the status of the game (for example, the start and end of variable display, the status of opening of the special winning opening, the occurrence of winnings, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is 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, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal according to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 8R. Let

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

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

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing 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 an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for 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 the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the 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 the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop time process immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102, the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

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

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being recovered from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

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

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, whereby the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). CPU103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the number of ordinary figure reservations is displayed by turning on the ordinary figure hold indicator 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when an electric power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (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 for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the 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 held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. In addition, 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 holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the look-ahead determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not 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 or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" when the big hit type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

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

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random number value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring. 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 variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes the process to set up for. 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 "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The processing during the big hit opening ends.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the big hit game state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". After the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during opening of the small hitting ends.

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

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. 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) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit) are performed. Further, the 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 are executed.

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

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. 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 disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a performance control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S73, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and the 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 reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in 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. The reception flag provided is turned on. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing in step S73.

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

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of 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 variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting processing, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6." Update to ". On the other hand, if the command designates 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 effect processing during the small hitting. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command is not received without receiving the command designating the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small hitting production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small winning game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit midfield effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like 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 setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 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, but encloses the game medium and gives a score based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the gaming area Y of the pachinko gaming machine 1 used in the characteristic part 063SG of the present embodiment, the first route K1 of the downflow routes along which the game balls flow down is viewed from the front. A second route K2, which is provided mainly in a region on the left side of the center decoration frame 5c that surrounds the periphery of the image display device 5 and which is different from the first route K1 in the downflow route through which the game balls flow, is viewed from the front. It is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the center decoration frame 5c that surrounds the periphery of the display device 5.

Hitting a game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first route K1 is called left hitting. Driving the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to make the game ball flow down to the second route K2 is called right hitting. The first route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area Y, and thus may be called a left hitting route. The second route K2 may be called a right hitting route because it is a route through which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area Y. The first route K1 and the second route K2 may be configured by different routes or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be divided, for example, by the end surface of the image display device 5 in the game area Y or the arrangement of obstacle nails.

In the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first route K1 is guided to enter the winning ball device 6A, while the game ball flowing down the second route K2 is the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device. 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7 are guided so that they can enter. In addition, the game ball flowing down the second route K2 may be allowed to enter the winning ball device 6A.

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

(Operation unit 600)
As shown in FIG. 8-2, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are integrally configured as an operation unit 600. As shown in FIG. 8-2(B), the stick controller 31A includes a base body 601 mainly made of a metal material, gripping members 602L and 602R that cover the base body 601 from the left and right sides, and front surfaces of the gripping members 602L and 602R. It mainly has a lens cover 603 attached to the side, a back base 604 arranged on the back side of the base body 601, and a push button 31B attached to the upper part of the integrated gripping members 602L and 602R.

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

The operation unit 600 is, for example, 1. 1. Attach the back base 604 to the base body 601;2. 2. Assemble the gripping members 602L and 602R to the rotating portion 601C;3. 3. Attach the lens cover 603 to the front surfaces of the grip members 602L and 602R. It is configured by assembling in the steps 1 to 4 such as assembling the push button 31B on the upper portions of the gripping members 602L and 602R. The assembling process is optional and may be carried out by a process other than the above. In addition, it actually has a step of assembling more members than the above.

Further, in the following description, for convenience of description, the base body 601 is referred to as a component A1, the back base 604 is referred to as a component A2, the lens cover 603 is referred to as a component A3, the push button 31B is referred to as a component A4, and the gripping members 602L and 602R are referred to as component A5. There are also things to do. Further, among these components A1 to A5, the component A5 (holding members 602L and 602R) will be described as a component more characteristic than the other components A1 to A4. It should be noted that the "characteristic component" is a component that is most easily recognized (specified) by the player as a component that constitutes the stick controller 31A that constitutes a part of the operation unit 600.

More specifically, the component A5 (holding members 602L, 602R) is the A. A member operated (gripped) by a player, B. A shape that makes it easy to recall that it is a gripping portion, C.I. D. Larger than other parts A1 to A4 (large occupied area for the entire operation unit 600); In the feature unit 063SG, the stick controller is used because it is a component that is placed at a position conspicuous to the player and satisfies at least one condition (for example, the conditions A, B, C, and D here). A characteristic part of the parts of 31A will be described as a part A5 (grip members 602L and 602R).

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

(Hit ball operation handle 30)
As shown in FIG. 8C, the hit ball operation handle 30 is composed of a handle base 720 attached to the gaming machine frame 3 with screws (not shown) and various members attached to the front side of the handle base 720. .. As shown in FIG. 8-3(B), the handle base 720 includes a tubular portion 720a and a dish-shaped flange portion 720b whose diameter is expanded from the front end portion of the tubular portion 720a. An insertion passage 721, through which the handle shaft 726 is inserted from the front side via the handle collar 727, is formed at the center of the cylindrical portion 720a so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction. Fixing bosses 722 and 723 for fixing the handle cover 735 are projectingly provided on the upper and lower portions of the flange portion 720b. The front-back position of the handle shaft 726 with respect to the insertion passage 721 is determined by an E-ring 726a that is attached to the outer circumference.

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

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

The handle ring 730 has a fitting hole 732 formed at the center thereof, into which the tip of the handle shaft 726 is fitted so that it cannot rotate relative to the handle ring 730, and an arcuate insertion groove around which a fixing boss 722 is inserted. An arc-shaped insertion groove 733b through which the 733a and the fixing boss 723 are inserted is formed. The fixing boss 722 is inserted into the insertion groove 733a and the fixing boss 723 is inserted into the insertion groove 733b by touch mounting. It is arranged on the front surface of the plate 729.

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

The ball hitting handle 30 has, for example, 1. Attach the touch ring 728 to the handle base 720, 2. Assemble the touch mounting plate 729, 3. 3. Assemble the handle ring 730 with which the handle shaft 726 is integrated. It is configured by assembling the handle cover 735 in steps 1 to 4, such as assembling. The assembling process is optional and may be carried out by a process other than the above. In addition, it actually has a step of assembling more members than the above.

Further, in the following, for convenience of description, the handle base 720 and the touch ring 728 are the part B1, the touch mounting plate 729 is the part B2, the handle ring 730 is the part B3, and the handle cover 735 in which the handle shaft 726 is integrated is the part B4. May be described as. Further, among these components B1 to B4, the component B4 (the handle cover 735 in which the handle shaft 726 is integrated) will be described as a component more characteristic than the other components B1 to B4. The "characteristic part" is a part that the player can easily recognize (specify) as a part of the hit ball operation handle 30.

More specifically, the part B4 (handle cover 735) is A. A member operated by a player, B. A shape that makes it easy to recall that it is an operation unit, C.I. Larger than the other parts B1 to B4 (large occupied area for the entire ball hitting handle 30), D. In the present embodiment, the ball striking handle handle 30 is a component because it is a component that is placed at a position conspicuous to the player and satisfies at least one condition (for example, conditions C and D here). Among them, a characteristic part will be described as a part B4 (handle cover 735).

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

In the feature part 063SG, the jackpot type determination table is stored in the ROM 101. The big hit classification determination table, when it is decided to control the big hit game state with the special figure display result as "big hit", for determining the big hit classification to any of a plurality of kinds based on the random number value MR2 for big hit classification determination. Is a table referred to by. In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol variably displayed (variable display) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second 2 special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", " It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots, such as "probability variation jackpot B".

As the big hit type, after the end of the big hit game state, after the end of the big hit game state, the high probability control and the time saving control are executed to shift to the high accuracy high base state. In ", a non-probable variation big hit" is set in which only the time saving control is executed to shift to the low accurate high base state.

The big hit game state by "probable variation big hit A" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit game state by "probable variation big hit B" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 5 times (so-called 5 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. In addition, the big hit game state by "non-probable variation big hit" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, "probability variation big hit A" may be referred to as 10 rounds (10R) probability variation jackpot, and "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as 5 rounds (5R) probability variation jackpot. During the big hit game of any kind of big hit, the probability variation control and the time saving control are not executed.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state of the probability-change big hit A or the probability-change big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, when the big hit which is generated again is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, since the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the big hit game state ends, the big hit game state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called condominium state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the jackpot gaming state by the "non-probable variation big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the special figure game is executed the predetermined number of times. Before it is played, it ends by becoming a big hit game state.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the special display that is variably displayed is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, the “probably large jackpot A”, the “probably large jackpot B”, and the The assignment of the judgment value to the jackpot type of "probable variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special display that is variably displayed is the first special drawing, the determination value in the predetermined range (for example, the value in the range of “71” to “100”) is the “probable variation big hit B” with a small number of rounds. When the special map that is variably displayed is the second special map while being assigned to the big hit type, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. With such settings, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied Thus, it is possible to make the jackpot type different in the proportion of determining the “probable variation jackpot B” with a small number of rounds. In particular, in the special drawing game using the second special drawing, since it is not determined that the big hit type is “probably variable big hit B”, and the state is controlled to the normal open big hit state with a small number of rounds, for example, by the high open control accompanying the time saving control. In the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to prevent the frequent occurrence of a big hit state in which a small number of award balls are obtained, and prevent the amusement of the game from being deteriorated. It is like this.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table, the determination value is assigned to the “non-probable variation” jackpot type regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, Since it is set to a value in the range of "1" to "51", the probability of an uncertain variation big hit and the probability of a certain variation big hit are the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Regardless of whether they are present or not.

Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the determination value is assigned to the "stochastic big hit B" depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, the "stochastic big hit A is decided". Also, the determination value allocation to "is different depending on whether it is the special game of the first special figure or the second special figure. For the "probable variation big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the special figure game of the second special figure It is set so that it is easier to decide in the case of the special game than in the special game of the first special figure. That is, the second special figure game is more advantageous to the player than the first special figure game.

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

In this way, in the characteristic part 063SG, in the normal state (low base state) that is not the time saving state (high base state), even if the game ball flows down the second path K2 by right-handing, the game ball is placed in the second start winning port. Since it is difficult to enter, it is more advantageous for the player to win the game ball at the first start winning hole by left-handing, while in the time saving state (high base state) or the big hit game state, the game ball is right-handed If the game ball is allowed to enter the second start winning opening or the special winning opening if it flows down the second route K2, it is more advantageous for the player than to hit the game ball to the first starting winning opening by left-handing.

FIG. 8-4 shows a variation pattern in the characteristic part 063SG. In the characteristic part 063SG, in the case where the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, and the variable display mode is also variable. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “miss” and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

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

In the characteristic part 063SG, the expectation that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is set to be higher in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach as described above, and thus the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach are set. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variable display time, the higher the degree of expectation of a "big hit".

Further, in the present characteristic unit 063SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first such as the non-reach type, the normal reach type, and the super reach type. Then, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern, but is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided to enable these fluctuation pattern type determination. It is also possible to first determine the type of the variation pattern from the random number of 1, and then determine the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern determination method in the feature unit 063SG. In the characteristic part 063SG, the variation pattern to be selected is made different according to the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved memories.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5, when the variable display result is an uncertain variation big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern is selected using the big hit variation pattern determination table A. From PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot) and PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach jackpot). When the variable display result is the probability big hit A or the probability big hit B, the fluctuation pattern determination table B for the big hit is selected, and the variation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for the big hit PB1-1 (normal reach big hit (Variation pattern) and PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach big hit).

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

If the variable display result is "miss" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memories of the variation special map is 2 or less, the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected, The variation pattern determination table A for loss is used to determine the variation pattern from PA1-1 (variation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss).

When the variable display result is "miss" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of pending storage of the variation special map is 3, the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and the variation is performed. Using the use variation pattern determination table B, the variation pattern is determined from PA1-2 (non-reach-miss shortening variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach-miss variation pattern) and PA2-2 (super-reach loss variation pattern).

When the variable display result is "miss" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of pending storage of the variation special map is 4, the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the variation is performed. The variation pattern determination table C for use is used to determine the variation pattern from PA1-3 (short reach variation variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach loss variation pattern) and PA2-2 (super reach loss variation pattern).

Further, when the variable display result is “miss” in the time saving state (high base state), the variation pattern determination table D for loss is selected, and the variation pattern PA1-4 is selected using the variation pattern determination table D for loss. It is determined from (shortening variation pattern for time saving of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss) and PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach loss).

In other words, when the variable display result is “miss” in the feature section 063SG, the special special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved memories of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time saving state. Since the variable display time is shortened by the variable display time (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4), which is shorter than the normal non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), the variable display is performed at a higher rate. It is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit, while preventing the game from being delayed.

8-6 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. In the present embodiment, CPU 120 for effect control executes the firing operation promotion effect process of 063SGS 162 after the prefetching advance notice setting process of 063SGS 161, and then performs one of the processes of 063SGS 170 to 063SGS 175 according to the value of the effect process flag. I do. In this characteristic portion 063SG, the small hit medium effect process of S174 and the small hit end effect process of S175 shown in FIG. 7 are omitted, and the big hit medium effect process of S176 and the ending effect process of S177 are added to 063SGS174 and 063SGS175, respectively. Move up. The content of the firing operation promotion effect process will be described later.

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

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

When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in the 063SGS271 (063SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (063SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (063SGS273; N), the variable display start setting processing is ended, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (063SGS273; Y), start. Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the winning command buffer 063SG194A are ranked higher by one buffer number each. (063SGS274). The contents of the buffer number “2-0” cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so the contents are erased.

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

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

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

In the characteristic part 063SG, when the received variable display result designating command is the second variable display result designating command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, 3 symbols as a stop symbol is “7”. The combination of decorative patterns (big hit pattern) that has been prepared in “” is determined. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, as a stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, A combination of decorative patterns such as “333”, “555”, and “999”). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, of the decorative symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in even symbols as the stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit pattern). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, it is a decorative design in which the three designs are not uniform as the stop design, and the combination other than the above-mentioned chances (Loose pattern) is determined.

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

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

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

(Operation promotion production)
In the characteristic part 063SG, when the super reach variation pattern PA2-2 or PB1-2 is determined in the variation pattern setting process of S111 shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 120 executes the super reach effect during the variable display. At the same time, at a predetermined timing during execution of the super reach effect, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of either the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B to the player is executed, and when there is an operation, the variable display result is displayed. It is supposed to inform you.

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

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. 8-10(A), and then changes the decorative design as shown in FIG. 8-10(B). After the display mode is changed to the predetermined reach mode, as shown in FIG. 8-10(C), the super reach effect is started with the development of the super reach. In the present characteristic unit 063SG, as a super reach effect, a battle effect in which an ally character and an enemy character are confronted is executed. In addition, in this characteristic part 063SG, the battle effect is executed as the super reach effect, but effects other than the battle effect may be executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of either the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B to the player at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the battle effect was started. For the operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 8-13(U), a controller image Z1 imitating the stick controller 31A and a character image Z2 of “withdraw!” are displayed on the image display device 5, or the operation image is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in V), the image is displayed on the image display device 5 by displaying a push button image Z3 imitating the push button 31B and a character image Z4 of "press!". The speakers 8L and 8R may output sounds such as "retract!" and "press!" and sound effects.

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

In the case where the variable display result is a big hit, it may be possible to notify that the battle effect has been lost and then execute a relief effect to notify that the variable display result is a big hit.

(Controller assembly performance)
Further, in the present characteristic part 063SG, the effect control CPU 120 causes the controller image Z1 or push which imitates the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 8-13 (U) or FIG. 8-13 (V) in the operation promotion effect. Before the push button image Z3 simulating the button 31B is displayed, that is, before the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B becomes effective, the controller assembly effect of assembling the stick controller 31A can be executed. If the assembly is successful (complete), the controller image Z1 that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed, and if the assembly is unsuccessful (not completed), the push button image Z3 that prompts the operation of the push button 31B. Is displayed.

As described with reference to FIG. 8-2, the stick controller 31A is composed of a plurality of parts (members), and in the controller assembly effect, corresponds to each of the five parts A1 to A5 of these plurality of parts. It is an effect that the parts images ZA1 to ZA5 are sequentially displayed in an assembling mode, and as shown in FIG. 8-8(C), it is possible to execute any of the four effect patterns A to D having different assembly orders and assembly results. It is said that.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (L) to (S), the effect pattern B is a mode in which after the component image ZA1 corresponding to the component A1 is displayed, the component image ZA2 corresponding to the component A2 is attached to the component image ZA1. , A part image ZA3 corresponding to the part A3 is displayed in the part image ZA1, and a part image ZA4 corresponding to the part A4 is displayed in the part image ZA1. By displaying the part image ZA5 corresponding to the part A5 in the assembled state, finally, the completed image ZA6 in which all the part images ZA1 to ZA5 are used and the assembly is completed is displayed, that is, the assembly is successful. It is a pattern to be completed.

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

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

In addition, the assembling order of the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in these effect patterns A to D is all shown in FIG. 8-2 in order to make the player easily understand that the stick controller 31A is being assembled. Since the order is different from the actual assembling order in the manufacturing process described, the effect can be enhanced. The assembly order of the component images ZA1 to ZA5 in the effect patterns A to D may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

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

In addition, in the production pattern B, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are displayed in a manner of being assembled in order, and as shown in FIGS. 8-12(Q)(R)(S), they are more characteristic than the components A1 to A4. By displaying the component image ZA5 corresponding to the component A5 in a mode in which the component image ZA5 is assembled after the component images ZA1 to ZA4, the stick controller 31A can be appropriately noticed and the stick controller 31A is most recognized. By displaying the easy-to-follow component image ZA5 at the end, it is possible to make it difficult to predict what will be assembled until the end, and thus the interest is improved.

Further, the component image ZA5 is displayed in a mode in which the player has higher visibility than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4. Specifically, the aspect in which the player has higher visibility than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4 is, for example, a mode in which the component image ZA5 is assembled to the component image ZA1 as shown in FIG. 8-12(Q). When the image is displayed with, the component image ZA5 is enlarged and displayed, or an effect image is displayed around the component image ZA5 so as to be highlighted, or is moved and displayed from the periphery of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the center. For example, it includes a mode in which the player can more easily specify the component than the other component images ZA1 to ZA4. By displaying in this way, it is possible to further enhance the effect.

In addition, the controller assembly effect is to combine the component images ZA5 and the effect patterns A and B for displaying the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the component images ZA2 to ZA5 in a manner of being assembled to the component image ZA1. When the effect patterns A and B for displaying the completed controller image Z1 including the effect patterns C and D that do not display the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the completed controller image Z1 are determined, It is a big hit at a higher rate than the effect patterns C and D that do not display the finally completed controller image Z1. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to succeed (complete) in the assembly production, so that the interest is improved.

Even when the variable display result is a big hit, the push button 31B may be determined as the operation target, and the effect patterns A and C in which the characteristic part A4 is not assembled at the end are selected. In some cases, the production patterns C and D that are not completed due to the final assembly failure may be selected. Therefore, whichever production pattern is selected, the player's expectation for the big hit can be maintained. it can.

Further, in the characteristic part 063SG, the form in which any one of the effect patterns A to D is selected as the effect pattern of the controller assembly effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of parts, Any one of a plurality of effect patterns including other effect patterns having different parts types, parts assembly orders, and the like may be selectable.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), when the variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern (when the variable display result is a big hit), the effect control CPU 120 makes the operation valid (operation). As a target, the stick controller 31A is determined at a rate of 80%, and the push button 31B is determined at a rate of 20%. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is the loss variation pattern (when the variable display result is the loss), the stick controller 31A is determined at a rate of 20% as the operation unit (operation target) that enables the operation, and the push button 31B is selected. Is determined at a rate of 80%. In this way, when the operation of the stick controller 31A becomes effective at the end of the battle effect, the stick controller 31A becomes a big hit at a higher rate than the operation of the push button 31B becomes effective. Therefore, the stick controller 31A is more reliable than the push button 31B. The degree is high. The above-mentioned determination ratio is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.

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

In this way, when the stick controller 31A is selected as the operation target, the controller assembly effect is executed at a higher rate than the controller assembly effect is not executed, and the effect patterns A and B that succeed in assembly fail in assembly. On the other hand, when the operation target is determined to be the push button 31B, the controller assembly production is not executed at a higher ratio than when the operation target is determined to be the stick controller 31A. Even when the execution of the controller assembly effect is determined, the effect patterns C and D that fail in assembly are determined at a higher rate than the effect patterns A and B that succeed in assembly.

Therefore, if the controller assembly effect is executed and the assembly is successful, the jackpot is a big hit at a higher rate than if the controller assembly effect is not executed or the assembly fails. In addition, when the controller assembly effect is not executed, there is a higher loss than when the assembly is successful. In other words, the effect patterns A and B that succeed in assembly have a higher jackpot reliability than the effect patterns C and D that fail in assembly. Also, the effect pattern B that succeeds in assembling has a higher jackpot reliability than the effect pattern A that succeeds in assembling, and the effect pattern C that fails in assembling has a lower jackpot reliability than the effect pattern D that fails in assembling. Therefore, the jackpot reliability is set to increase in the order of effect pattern B, effect pattern A, effect pattern D, and effect pattern C. The above-mentioned determination ratio is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.

As described above, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 selects the stick controller 31A as an operation target at a higher ratio than the push button 31B, and when the operation target is the stick controller 31A, the assembly is performed. Since the production patterns A and B that succeed in assembly are selected at a higher rate than the production patterns C and D that fail to assemble, if the controller assembly production succeeds and the operation of the stick controller 31A becomes effective, it becomes a big hit at a high rate. ..

In addition, in the operation promotion effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V), the operation promotion notification is performed by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 at the start timing of the operation valid period. In addition to performing the operation promotion notification, that is, by performing the controller assembly effect before the operation valid period is started, the stick controller 31A for performing the operation can be focused on by the player. Therefore, it is possible to notify a player or the like who is particularly inexperienced in the game that the operation effective period is started in advance. Further, instead of displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V) for a predetermined period, the start timing of the operation effective period is set using the controller assembly effect. Since it becomes possible to raise the awareness, it is possible to suitably improve the interest.

In addition, when non-execution of the controller assembly effect is determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process, the controller assembly effect is not started even at the start timing of the controller assembly effect, and thereafter, the controller assembly effect of FIG. By displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 as shown in 13 (V), the operation promotion notification is given.

Further, in the characteristic part 063SG, the form in which the non-execution of the controller assembly effect is determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the component images ZA1 to ZA1 to ZA1 to ZA1 to ZA1 to ZA1 to ZA1 to ZA1. Although ZA5 is displayed, it is also possible to select an effect pattern that does not display the mode in which these component images ZA1 to ZA5 are assembled, that is, does not display the mode in which they are assembled.

In addition, after displaying the button component images corresponding to the components that form the push button 31B, after starting the push button assembly effect of displaying the button component images in an assembling mode, before or after the assembly is completed or after the completion. By displaying the button image Z3 in a disassembled state, it may have an effect pattern in which assembly fails.

Further, after the push button image Z3 is displayed in a disassembled state, the controller assembly effect may be started, and the effect pattern may be displayed in which the assembly is successful and the controller image Z1 is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-11(J) and 8-12(S), after displaying the mode in which the last part images ZA4 and ZA5 are assembled, the assembled controller image Z1 is displayed for the game machine. You may display the aspect which attaches to the glass door frame of the frame 3, etc.

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

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect device (image display as effect parts) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation section (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (063SGS282). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern specification command in a one-to-one manner, but the effect control CPU 120 specifies the change pattern. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

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

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

In 063SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (063SGS307). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (063SGS308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc. which are set next (063SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out, the production device (for production) (Part) control is executed (063SGS309b).

Next, when the execution of the operation promotion effect is determined in the operation promotion effect pattern determination process of 063SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 promotes the operation promotion based on the determined assembly effect pattern at the operation promotion effect execution timing. A process for executing an effect is performed (063SGS310).

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

If the variable display control timer has not timed out (063SGS311; N), after executing 063SGS313, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out (063SGS314). If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the special figure per wait process (step S173) (063SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (063SGS315; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the special figure waiting process. The value is updated to a value according to (step S173) (063SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, it shifts to control to stop fluctuations when it receives a symbol confirmation specification command, so, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards. Even when such a message is received, it is possible to end the variable display of the decorative symbols when the regular variable display time has elapsed (at the end of the variable display of the special symbols).

In the process table used for variable display control of the decorative pattern, process data during variable display of the decorative pattern is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decorative pattern. Therefore, in the process of 063SGS306, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and variable display control of decorative symbols based on the process table is performed. finish.

(Firing operation promotion production)
Production control CPU120, in the launch operation promotion production process of 063SGS162 shown in FIG. 8-6, when the big hit game state or the time saving state is started, the game ball is launched so that the game ball flows down the second route K2. The firing operation promotion effect A and the firing operation promotion effect B that prompt the user to execute are executed. In addition, when the time saving state ends and the game state is controlled to the normal game state (low accurate low base state), a left-hand hit notification prompting to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the first route K1 is given. Run.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-14, when the display result of the variable display in the normal game state (or the time saving state) becomes a big hit (for example, an uncertain variation big hit) (see FIG. 8-15(A)), for effect control The CPU 120 starts the big hit start effect (fanfare effect) at timing Ta0 when the effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state is received in the special figure hit waiting process of 063SGS173 shown in FIG. 8-6. In the fanfare period (the execution period of the big hit opening pre-processing) from the timing Ta0 when the effect control command is received to the timing Ta2 when the round game is started, first, the big hit start effect indicating that the big hit has occurred is executed, and then the big hit. At a timing Ta1 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start effect was started, a firing operation promotion effect A for urging the game ball to be launched so that the game ball flows down the second route K2 is started (see FIGS. 8-16). ).

Incidentally, in the firing operation promotion effect A, after executing the handle assembly effect described later, from the timing Ta2 when the handle assembly effect is finished to the timing Ta3 when the round game is started, the right-handing notification that the right-handing operation is performed I do.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the big hit mid effect (round mid effect) in the round game period (the execution period of the big hit opening process) from the timing Ta2 when the fanfare period ends to the timing Ta4 when the round game ends ( See FIG. 8-15(B)). Then, in the ending period from the timing Ta4 when the round game period ends to the timing Ta7 when the big hit game state ends (execution period of the big hit open post-processing), first, the big hit ends and a short-time state (chance time) is entered. After executing the big hit end effect indicating the effect (see FIG. 8-15(C)), at a timing Ta5 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the effect during the round, the game ball flows down the second route K2. The firing operation promotion effect B for prompting to fire the game ball is started (see FIGS. 8-17 and 8-18).

In the firing operation promotion effect B, after executing the route assembly effect to be described later, from the timing Ta6 when the route assembly effect ends to the timing Ta7 when the jackpot gaming state ends, a right hitting notification that the right hitting operation is performed. I do.

Also, from the timing Ta7 when the jackpot gaming state ends and is controlled to the low-accurate-high base state to the timing Ta8 when variable display is executed 100 times without a new jackpot, a short-time state (low-accurate high-base state) In the state), the effect image Z10 corresponding to the time saving state, the variable display image Z11 of the decorative pattern, the remaining variation number image Z12 in the time saving state, and the notification image Z13 including “right hitting” and “→” indicating right hitting. And are displayed (see FIG. 8-15(D)).

At the timing Ta8 when the variable display for the 100th time from the end of the jackpot gaming state ends, after displaying the notification image Z14 indicating that the time saving state has ended (see FIG. 8-15(E)), a predetermined period starts from the timing Ta8. Until timing Ta9 elapses, "Please return to the left hit", "←" and hit ball operation handle that urges the player to shoot the game ball so that it flows down the first path K1 (return to the left hit). A left-hand hitting notification (left-handing operation promotion effect) is performed by displaying a notification image Z15 consisting of a handle image that imitates 30 and outputting a voice "Please return to left-handing" from the speakers 8L and 8R (Fig. 8-15(F)).

In the characteristic part 063SG, the case of controlling to the low-probability high base state after the end of the non-probability variation big hit has been described, but even in the case of controlling to the high-probability high base state after the termination of the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B. , The launch operation promotion effect A is executed at the start of the big hit, and the launch operation promotion effect B is executed at the end of the big hit, but even if the big hit does not occur from the end of the big hit game state and the 100th variable display ends. Since the high-precision high-base state continues, the left-hand hit notification (left-hand hit operation promotion effect) is not performed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the handle assembly effect, which will be described later, when performing the left-handing notification (left-handing operation promotion effect).

(Handle assembly production)
Next, the handle assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect A will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8E are views for explaining the flow of the handle assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect A, and FIG.

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

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

In the right hit notification, a handle image Z17 for rotating the hit ball operation handle 30 to the right and a right arrow image Z18 corresponding to the right arrow on which the character information "Right!" is displayed, and the speaker 8L is displayed. , 8R outputs the sound "Please hit right". It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 displays the right arrow image Z5 urging the player to make a right stroke during the execution of the steering wheel assembly effect and the right stroke notification.

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

Further, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are images that do not include some of the plurality of components (members) that form the hitting ball operation handle 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the component image ZB1 corresponding to the component B1 (handle base 720) has the wiring C, the connector CN and the touch ring 728, the handle sensor (not shown) included in the actual handle base 720, Since the display of the electronic component images corresponding to the electronic components such as the one-shot switch 725 is omitted (not displayed), the appearance of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 is impaired by the component images corresponding to the components such as the wiring C and the connector CN. Can be suppressed. The display of parts other than electronic parts may be omitted.

Further, in the handle assembly production, the component image ZB4 corresponding to the component B4 that is more characteristic than the components B1 to B3 is displayed in a manner of being assembled after the component images ZB1 to ZB3, and thus is suitable for the hit ball operation handle 30. In addition to displaying the part image ZB4 that is the most recognizable as the ball hitting operation handle 30 at the end, it is difficult to predict what will be assembled until the end. Is improved.

Further, the component image ZB4 may be displayed in a mode in which the player has higher visibility than the other component images ZB1 to ZB3. Specifically, the aspect in which the player's visibility is higher than the other component images ZB1 to ZB3 is, for example, when the component image ZB4 is displayed in the assembled state, the component image ZB4 is enlarged and displayed, By displaying an effect image around the image ZB4, highlighting the image, moving the image from the periphery of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the center, and the like, the player can play more than the other component images ZB1 to ZB3. It includes a mode in which it is easy to specify a part. By displaying in this way, it is possible to further enhance the effect.

In addition, in the handle assembly production, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are assembled to the door frame image Z16 by a procedure other than the above procedure, in addition to the production pattern in which the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are assembled in the door frame image Z16 in the above order. The effect pattern displayed in the form may be included.

Also in the handle assembly production, after all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are not used and the assembly fails and the unfinished image of the ball hitting handle 30 is displayed, the assembly is started again and the completed image ZB5 is displayed. You may do so.

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

As described in FIG. 8-1, the second route K2 is configured by arranging a plurality of parts (members) on the game board 2 and the game board 2, and in the route assembly effect, these game boards are arranged. Among the plurality of components including 2, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 corresponding to the four components C1 to C4, respectively, are displayed in a manner assembled in the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2. In the following, a component constituting the special variable winning ball device 7 is a component C1, a component constituting the variable winning ball device 6B is a component C2, a component constituting the passage gate 41 is a component C3, and a part of the second route K2. The passage component (passage member) to be formed will be described as a component C4.

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

In addition, the assembling order of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in these route assembly productions is an actual assembling in the manufacturing process in order to clearly show the player that the second route K2 is being assembled. Since the order is different from the order, the effect of production can be enhanced. The assembly order of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 in the route assembly effect may be the same as the actual assembly order in the manufacturing process.

Further, the component C4 {passage component (passage member)} is actually formed integrally with the center decorative frame 5c, but in the route assembly effect, the component is formed separately from the center decorative frame 5c. By being displayed as the image ZC4, the staging effect can be enhanced.

The component images ZC1 to ZC4 are images that do not include some of the plurality of components (members) forming the second path K2. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, a component image ZC1 corresponding to the component C1 (special variable winning ball device 7), a component image ZC2 corresponding to the component C2 (variable winning ball device 6B), and a component C3 (passage gate 41). In the component image ZC3 corresponding to ), since the display of the electronic component images corresponding to the electronic components such as solenoids, switches, wirings, connectors, etc. that each component actually has is omitted (not displayed), the component images ZC1 to ZC1. It is possible to prevent the appearance of the ZC4 from being impaired by the component images corresponding to components such as solenoids, switches, wirings, and connectors. The display of parts other than electronic parts may be omitted.

Further, in the route assembly effect, by displaying the component image ZC4 corresponding to the component C4 that is more characteristic than the components C1 to C3 in a manner that is assembled after the component images ZC1 to ZC3, it is suitable for the second route K2. Is displayed, and by displaying the part image ZC4 that is the most recognizable as the second route K2 at the end, it is difficult to predict what will be assembled until the end. Is improved. The "characteristic component" is a component that is most easily recognized (specified) by the player as a passage component (passage member) forming a part of the second path K2.

More specifically, the component C4 (passage member) is A. Being a member that constitutes a path along which a game ball flows down, B. The shape is such that it is easy to recall that it is a route, and C.I. It is larger than the other components C1 to C3 (the exclusive area for the entire second route K2 is large), D. A component that is arranged in a position that stands out to the player, E. It includes parts and the like that satisfy at least one condition (for example, conditions A and B here) out of the fact that the player aims to win the prize. Therefore, for example, if the player is urged to win the variable winning ball device 6B, the component image ZC2 is displayed as a characteristic component in a manner to be assembled after the component images ZC1, ZC3, ZC4. You can

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

The model-specific section is a game information display section that displays game information unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (specific) (eg number of prize balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name), etc.), obstacle nails, windmills, etc. The obstacles, the movable body for performance, the decorative portion, and the like are provided so that the player can visually recognize them in the game area Y. Therefore, when these are displayed in the route assembly effect, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supported, but the model name (title name) is the same, but the game performance (spec) such as the number of prize balls and the jackpot probability is different. When executing the route assembly effect on a pachinko gaming machine or another pachinko gaming machine with a different model name (title name), information different from the actual information will be provided to the player, which will give a sense of discomfort. Assembly effects cannot be used in common for multiple types of pachinko game machines.

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

Further, in the route assembly effect, in addition to the effect pattern in which the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed in the manner of assembling to the game board image Z20 in the above order, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled to the game board image Z20 by the procedure other than the above procedure. The effect pattern displayed in the form may be included.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a route assembly effect of displaying a mode in which the component image ZC4 is assembled to the game board image Z20, and after displaying the character image Z22 as shown in FIG. 8-17(F), As shown in FIGS. 8-18(G) to (J), a route image corresponding to the second route K2 is displayed so that it can be recognized by the player, and the route image is displayed in a manner in which the game ball flows down. Start the flow down production.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18(G), an image in which the game ball moves toward the right side is displayed on the upper part of the game area Y, and as shown in FIG. An image in which the game ball moves downward on the right side of the image, and as shown in FIG. 8-18(I), an image in which the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and moves toward the variable winning ball device 6B. Is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-18(J), an image in which the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B is displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game ball can pass through the passage gate 41 and hit the variable winning ball device 6B by hitting it to the right. Incidentally, when displaying an image in which these game balls move, in addition to the game balls, an arrow image Z6 showing the flow path of the game balls is displayed.

It should be noted that the game board image Z20 shown in FIG. 8-18(G) is a movable body image corresponding to the movable body 32 that is originally a model-specific part (for example, a region shown by diagonal lines in FIG. 8-18(G). ) Is included, but the movable body 32 is displayed in a mode in which it is difficult (or impossible) for the player to specify (for example, a blurred image or an image in which the movable body 32 is deformed). Further, the display of the movable body image corresponding to the movable body 32 which is the model-specific portion may be omitted, or only the display of the characteristic part may be omitted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-18(K), after displaying the character image Z22, as shown in FIG. 8-18(L), in the right-hand hit notification, the hit ball operation handle 30 is rotated to the right. The image Z17, the right arrow image Z18 corresponding to the right arrow on which the character information "Right hit!", and the character image Z25 are displayed, and the voice "Please hit right" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Output. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 displays the right arrow image Z5 urging the player to right-hand while the route assembly effect and the right-hand hit notification are being executed.

In this way, in the firing operation promotion effect A and the firing operation promotion effect B, it is shown that the hitting ball operation handle 30 is rotated rightward as shown in FIGS. 8-16(F) and 8-18(L). By displaying the steering wheel image Z17 and the right arrow image Z18, not only the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) is performed, but also before the right-handing notification is made, that is, before the right-handing operation start timing comes. By performing the assembly effect and the path assembly effect, the player can pay attention to the hit ball operation handle 30 for performing the right hitting operation, and the second path K2 in which the game ball flows down by the right hitting, so that the game is particularly played. It is possible to notify a player or the like having little experience of that right-handed operation is required in advance. Further, instead of displaying the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) image shown in FIG. 8-16(F) or FIG. 8-18(L) for a predetermined period, a handle assembly effect or a route assembly effect is used. Since it is possible to be aware of the start timing of the right-handed operation, it is possible to suitably improve the interest.

Further, it is possible to set a big hit fanfare period or ending period in advance so that the player does not get a large amount of balls in a short time. ) Or the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. 8-18(L) is set to be long, the effect is delayed only by continuously or repeatedly displaying the same effect image. However, by setting the execution of the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect as the firing operation promotion effect A or the firing operation promotion effect B, the right of the player or the like is prevented so that the firing operation promotion effect does not appear to be delayed. It is possible to preferably notify that the start timing of the hitting operation has arrived.

Further, even if the steering wheel assembly effect or the route assembly effect is not performed, the player can be sufficiently aware of the start timing of the right-handing operation by setting the execution period of the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) long. However, if the right-handing notification image is displayed before the start timing of the right-handing operation, the right-handing operation will start before the right-handing operation start timing, and the player will waste the time. However, by executing the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect, the right-handing operation can be started at a suitable timing while being aware of the start timing of the right-handing operation.

As described above, the characteristic portion 063SG includes the following first invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine that can play a game by shooting a game ball in the gaming area, for example, as a flow-down path that flows down the gaming area, such as the one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-60565. An advantageous state that has a first route and a second route different from the first route, and is advantageous over flowing down the first route by causing the game ball to flow down the second route after the jackpot gaming state ends. In what is controlled to (time saving state, etc.), a promotion effect (right-handed notification) that prompts the player to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path before the advantageous state is started is possible. There were things. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, since the production is monotonous only by prompting the player to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path in the promotion production, the interest cannot be improved. was there. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can improve the interest,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the first invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by shooting a game medium (for example, a game ball) onto a gaming area (for example, a gaming area Y),
A shooting operation unit (for example, a hit ball operation handle 30) for performing a game medium shooting operation,
A first path (for example, a first path K1) through which a game medium ejected to the game area can flow, and a second path (for example, a second path K2) different from the first path;
Acceleration effect execution means capable of executing an acceleration effect that prompts the operation of launching the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big hit). Part) and
Equipped with
The firing operation unit includes a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4),
The promotion effect executing means, in the promotion effect, a first part image (for example, a part image ZB1) related to the first part and a second part image (for example, a part image ZB4) related to the second part. And a specific component image (for example, a completed image ZB5) using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 handles In the assembly production, by displaying the component images ZB1 to ZB4 in an assembled manner, a completed image ZB5 of the ball hitting operation handle 30 in which all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are finally displayed can be displayed. -16 (A) to (E))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably focus on the firing operation unit, and thus it is possible to improve interest.
Specifically, by performing the handle assembly effect before executing the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. 8-16(F), the right-handing operation is performed before the right-timing operation start timing. By making it possible for the player to sufficiently be aware of the hitting ball operation handle 30 for performing, the player can perform the right hitting operation without panic when the right hitting operation start timing comes.
Further, in the handle assembly production, by displaying the component images ZB1 to ZB4, that is, by displaying the unfinished image, it is possible to make the player aware that it is not the start timing of the right-handing operation. By finally displaying the completed image ZB5 in which these component images are assembled, the right-handing operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the first invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by shooting a game medium (for example, a game ball) onto a gaming area (for example, a gaming area Y),
A shooting operation unit (for example, a hit ball operation handle 30) for performing a game medium shooting operation,
A first path (for example, a first path K1) through which a game medium ejected to the game area can flow, and a second path (for example, a second path K2) different from the first path;
Acceleration effect execution means capable of executing an acceleration effect that prompts the operation of launching the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big hit). Part) and
Equipped with
The firing operation unit includes a plurality of parts (for example, parts B1 to B4) including a first part (for example, part B1) and a second part (for example, part B4),
The promotion effect execution means can sequentially display a first part image related to the first part and a second part image related to the second part in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , A part where the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed in the manner in which they are sequentially assembled in the handle assembly production (see FIGS. 8-16(A) to (E)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably focus on the firing operation unit, and thus it is possible to improve interest.
Specifically, by performing the handle assembly effect before executing the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. 8-16(F), the right-handing operation is performed before the right-timing operation start timing. By making it possible for the player to sufficiently be aware of the hitting ball operation handle 30 for performing, the player can perform the right hitting operation without panic when the right hitting operation start timing comes.
In the handle assembly production, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are sequentially displayed, that is, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the right hitting operation is not started. The player can be made aware of this, and by finally displaying the completed image ZB5 in which these component images are assembled, the right-handing operation can be started at a suitable timing.

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

A gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second part (for example, the part B4) is a part more characteristic than the first part (for example, the part B1),
The promotion effect executing means displays the second component image after the first component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is more characteristic than the parts B1 to B3 in the handle assembly effect). A part image ZB4 corresponding to a different part B4 is displayed in a manner of being assembled after the part images ZB1 to ZB3.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to give an impact and enhance the effect.
More specifically, it is possible to notify the player that the assembly of the ball hitting operation handle 30 is completed, that is, the timing for starting the right hitting operation has come, in a display mode that is easy for the player to understand.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) is a model-specific unit (for example, unique (specific) gaming information specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, number of prize balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name) ) Etc.) is displayed, an obstacle such as an obstacle nail or a windmill, a movable body for directing, a decorative section, etc.),
The promotion effect executing means may display a game area image related to the game area in the promotion effect, and when displaying the game area image, at least a part of the model-specific part is omitted. Display (for example, the production control CPU 120 displays the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2 and the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the game machine frame 3 including the glass door frame in the route assembly operation or the handle assembly operation. When displaying, at least a part of the model-specific part is omitted and displayed.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to execute the same promotion effect among a plurality of types of models.
Specifically, since the model-specific part is not displayed in the route assembly effect or the handle assembly effect, the same route assembly effect or handle assembly effect can be performed on a game machine of a different model without giving a sense of discomfort to the player. You will be able to execute.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
It is possible to execute a special promotion effect that urges the game medium to be launched so that the game medium flows down the first path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the left-hand hit based on the end of the time saving state). (See FIG. 8-15(F)),
The first component image and the second component image are not displayed in the special promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes left-handing notification (left-handing operation promotion effect) based on the end of the time saving state. Before performing, the part where the handle assembly effect is not executed. (See FIG. 8-15(F))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress annoyance.
Specifically, when the player is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state or a time saving state), the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect are performed, while the player is controlled from an advantageous state to a disadvantageous state. By not performing the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect when the game is played, it is possible to let the player recognize that the game state has changed.

A gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in an assembled manner in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 configures a plurality of hit ball operation handles 30). (A part where the handle assembly effect can be executed in the manner of assembling the part images ZB1 to ZB4 corresponding to the four parts B1 to B4 of the parts.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
More specifically, not only by showing a plurality of component images, but also when the hit ball operation handle 30 is completed by the assembling, it is possible to suitably inform the player that the right hitting operation start timing comes.

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

The gaming machine of means 9 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 7 or 8,
The promotion effect executing means, in the promotion effect, displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling, and then causes the game component to shoot an operation component image corresponding to the shooting operation unit. Can be displayed in a mode (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 has performed the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L), the hit ball operation handle (A portion for performing right-handing notification (right-handling operation promotion effect) by displaying a steering wheel image Z17 and a right arrow image Z18 indicating that the 30 is rotated rightward.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to provide the player with a more understandable indication that the right-hand hitting operation start timing has come.

Further, the present characterizing portion 063SG includes the following second invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine that can play a game by shooting a game ball in the gaming area, for example, as a flow-down path that flows down the gaming area, such as the one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-60565. An advantageous state that has a first route and a second route different from the first route, and is advantageous over flowing down the first route by causing the game ball to flow down the second route after the jackpot gaming state ends. In what is controlled to (time saving state, etc.), a promotion effect (right-handed notification) that prompts the player to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path before the advantageous state is started is possible. There were things. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, since the production is monotonous only by prompting the player to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the second path in the promotion production, the interest cannot be improved. was there. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can improve the interest,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by shooting a game medium (for example, a game ball) onto a gaming area (for example, a gaming area Y),
A first path (for example, a first path K1) through which a game medium ejected to the game area can flow, and a second path (for example, a second path K2) different from the first path;
Acceleration effect execution means capable of executing an acceleration effect that prompts the operation of launching the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big hit). Part) and
Equipped with
The second path is configured by a plurality of parts including a first part (for example, game board 2) and a second part (for example, parts C1 to C4),
The promotion effect execution means, in the promotion effect, a first part image (for example, a game board image Z20) related to the first part and a second part image (for example, a part image ZC1) related to the second part. ZC4) and a specific component image (for example, a route image) using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is , In the route assembly effect, by displaying the component images ZC1 to ZC4 assembled to the game board image Z20, the route image finally corresponding to the second route K2 (for example, the game board image Z20 and the component image ZC1). ~A part capable of displaying a route image using at least a part of ZC4) (see FIGS. 8-17A to 8E).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the second route can be favorably focused, and the interest can be improved.
More specifically, by performing the route assembly effect before executing the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. 8-18(L), the right-handing operation is performed until the right-handing operation start timing comes. By making it possible for the player to be sufficiently aware of the second path K2 through which the game ball flows down, the player can perform a right-handed operation without panicking when the timing for starting the right-handed operation is reached. Become.
Further, in the route assembly effect, by displaying the component images ZC1 to ZC4, that is, by displaying the unfinished image, it is possible to make the player aware that it is not the start timing of the right-handing operation. By displaying an image in which a plurality of component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled on the game board image Z20, the right-handing operation can be started at a suitable timing.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing a game by shooting a game medium (for example, a game ball) onto a gaming area (for example, a gaming area Y),
A first path (for example, a first path K1) through which a game medium ejected to the game area can flow, and a second path (for example, a second path K2) different from the first path;
Acceleration effect execution means capable of executing an acceleration effect that prompts the operation of launching the game medium so that the game medium flows down the second path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the launch operation promotion effect A at the start of a big hit). Part) and
Equipped with
The second path is configured by a plurality of parts including a first part (for example, game board 2) and a second part (for example, parts C1 to C4),
The promotion effect execution means can sequentially display a first part image related to the first part and a second part image related to the second part in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , A part of the route assembly effect where parts images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed in the manner of being assembled in sequence (see FIGS. 8-17(A) to (E)).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to favorably focus on the firing operation unit, and thus it is possible to improve interest.
Specifically, by performing the route assembly effect before executing the right-handing notification (right-handing operation promotion effect) shown in FIG. 8-18(L), the right-handing operation is performed before the right-timing operation start timing. By making it possible for the player to sufficiently be aware of the hitting ball operation handle 30 for performing, the player can perform the right hitting operation without panic when the right hitting operation start timing comes.
Further, in the route assembly effect, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are displayed in order, that is, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the right hitting operation start timing is not reached. It is possible to make the player aware of this, and by displaying an image in which the plurality of component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled on the game board image Z20, the right-handing operation can be started at a suitable timing.

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

A gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The second part is a more characteristic part than the first part,
The promotion effect execution means displays the second component image after the first component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is more characteristic than the components C1 to C3 in the route assembly effect). A part image ZC4 corresponding to a different part C4 is displayed in a manner of being assembled after the part images ZC1 to ZC3.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to give an impact and enhance the effect.
Specifically, it is possible to notify the player that the assembly of the second route K2 is completed, that is, the timing for starting the right-handing operation has been reached, in a display mode that is easy for the player to understand.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) is a model-specific unit (for example, unique (specific) gaming information specific to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, number of prize balls, jackpot probability, model name (title name) ) Etc.) is displayed, an obstacle such as an obstacle nail or a windmill, a movable body for directing, a decorative section, etc.),
The promotion effect executing means may display a game area image related to the game area in the promotion effect, and when displaying the game area image, at least a part of the model-specific part is omitted. Display (for example, the production control CPU 120 displays the game board image Z20 corresponding to the game board 2 and the door frame image Z16 corresponding to the game machine frame 3 including the glass door frame in the route assembly operation or the handle assembly operation. When displaying, at least a part of the model-specific part is omitted and displayed.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to execute the same promotion effect among a plurality of types of models.
Specifically, since the model-specific part is not displayed in the route assembly effect or the handle assembly effect, the same route assembly effect or handle assembly effect can be performed on a game machine of a different model without giving a sense of discomfort to the player. You will be able to execute.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
It is possible to execute a special promotion effect that urges the game medium to be launched so that the game medium flows down the first path (for example, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the left-hand hit based on the end of the time saving state). (See FIG. 8-15(F)),
The first component image and the second component image are not displayed in the special promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes left-handing notification (left-handing operation promotion effect) based on the end of the time saving state. Before performing, the part where the handle assembly effect is not executed. (See FIG. 8-15(F))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress annoyance.
Specifically, when the player is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state or a time saving state), the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect are performed, while the player is controlled from an advantageous state to a disadvantageous state. By not performing the handle assembly effect or the route assembly effect when the game is played, it is possible to let the player recognize that the game state has changed.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The plurality of parts include a common part (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1) through which both the game medium flowing down the first path and the game medium flowing down the second path can pass. ,
The promotion effect executing means can display a common part image corresponding to the common part in the promotion effect (for example, a part image corresponding to the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1) (modification).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to perform an effect including components common to the first route and the second route.
More specifically, for example, as in the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1, a part provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first route K1 and a game ball flowing down the second route K2 can be won. Can also be used for route assembly production.

A gaming machine of means 8 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
In a mode in which, after the promotion effect execution means executes the promotion effect, a second route image corresponding to the second route is displayed in a manner that the player can recognize it, and the second route image is flowed down by the game medium. It is possible to display (for example, after the production control CPU 120 performs the route assembly production, a route image corresponding to the second route K2 is displayed to the player as shown in FIGS. 8-18(G) to (J)). (A part that can be recognizable and can execute a flow-down effect in which the route image is displayed in a manner in which a game ball flows down.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to urge the player to perform an operation of hitting a game ball on the second route K2 assembled in the route assembly effect.

A gaming machine of means 9 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
The promotion effect executing means displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 configures a plurality of second paths K2). (A part capable of executing a route assembly effect in which component images ZC1 to ZC4 corresponding to four components C1 to C4 of the components are displayed in an assembled manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, not only by showing a plurality of component images, but also by assembling the second path K2 is completed, it is possible to suitably notify the player that it is the start timing of the right-handed operation.

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

A gaming machine of means 11 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 9 or 10,
The promotion effect executing means, in the promotion effect, displays the first component image and the second component image in a manner of assembling, and then causes the game component to shoot an operation component image corresponding to the shooting operation unit. Can be displayed in a mode (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 has performed the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (F) and 8-18 (L), the hit ball operation handle (A portion for performing right-handing notification (right-handling operation promotion effect) by displaying a steering wheel image Z17 and a right arrow image Z18 indicating that the 30 is rotated rightward.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the effect of production can be enhanced.
Specifically, it is possible to provide the player with a more understandable indication that the right-hand hitting operation start timing has come.

Further, the present characteristic part 063SG includes the following third invention. That is, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine which is an example of a game machine, for example, in a game machine provided with a predetermined member that can be operated by the player and a display means, it has been described in, for example, JP-A-2018-15392. For example, before the operation valid period of the chance button as the predetermined member is started, for example, a button transparent image having a transmittance of 50% corresponding to the chance button is displayed from the left and right sides of the display unit. By displaying the button image corresponding to the chance button when the two button transparent images are overlapped in the center by moving and displaying toward the center, it is notified that the chance button operation valid period has started. There was something to do. The gaming machine described in the above patent publication has a problem that it is not possible to improve the enjoyment. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine that can improve the interest,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the third invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A predetermined member (for example, stick controller 31A/push button 31B/movable body 32, etc.) is provided,
The predetermined member is a plurality of parts (eg, parts A1 to A5) including a first part (eg, part A1), a second part (eg, part A5) and a third part (eg, part A2). Composed,
When the predetermined member becomes available, a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member can be displayed (for example, in the effect promotion effect, the CPU 120 for effect control makes it possible to display the image in FIG. 8-13 (U) or 8-13). As shown in (V), a portion for performing operation promotion notification by displaying the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 when the operation valid period is started.),
Prior to displaying the predetermined member image, a first component image related to the first component and a second component image related to the second component are displayed, but a third component image related to the third component. Is not displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120, in the controller assembly effect, for the component image ZA2 corresponding to the component A2 (rear surface base 604), the wiring C, the connector CN, the controller sensor unit 35A, and the controller sensor unit 35A included in the actual rear base 604. (A part where the display of a component image corresponding to an electronic component such as the push sensor 35B is omitted (not displayed).)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the predetermined member can be favorably focused, the interest is improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the first component and the second component from being impaired by the third component.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The predetermined member (for example, the stick controller 31A) is a member that constitutes a part of detection means (for example, the controller sensor unit 35A and the holding members 602L and 602R) capable of detecting the motion of the player,
Providing a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the action of the player (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B),
The promotion effect executing means can display the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the controller assembly effect to display five parts out of a plurality of parts). (A part where the component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to A1 to A5 are displayed in an assembled manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect in the promotion effect.
Specifically, by performing the controller assembly effect before executing the operation promotion notification shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V), the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is started. By the time, it becomes possible to make the player fully aware of the stick controller 31A to be operated, so that the player can operate the stick controller 31A without panic when it comes to the start timing of the operation valid period. Become.
In the controller assembly effect, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are sequentially displayed, that is, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the operation valid period start timing is not reached. The player can be made aware of this, and the operation can be started at a suitable timing by displaying the image in which the plurality of component images ZA1 to ZA4 are assembled.

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

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

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in an assembled manner (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the plurality of components that configure the stick controller 31A). (A part capable of executing a controller assembly effect that displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to each of the five components A1 to A5 in an assembled manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, not only showing a plurality of component images, but also the stick controller 31A is completed by the assembling, so that it is possible to suitably inform the player that it is the start timing of the operation valid period.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the third invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
A first display pattern for displaying the first component image and the second component image in an assembled manner;
A second pattern displaying the first component image and the second component image in a non-assembled manner;
(For example, the effect control CPU 120 completes the controller image Z1 by displaying the part images ZA2 to ZA5 in the part image ZA1 in the controller assembly effect). Controller based on any one of the effect patterns A and B displaying "" and the effect patterns C and D not displaying the completed controller image Z1 by displaying the part image ZA5 in a manner not assembled to the part image ZA1. A part where the assembly effect can be executed (see FIG. 8-8).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that all the parts are assembled and the assembly is completed.

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

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

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

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The predetermined member (for example, the stick controller 31A) is a member that constitutes a part of detection means (for example, the controller sensor unit 35A and the holding members 602L and 602R) capable of detecting the motion of the player,
Providing a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the action of the player (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B),
The promotion effect executing means can display the first component image and the second component image in the promotion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the controller assembly effect to display five parts out of a plurality of parts). (A part where the component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to A1 to A5 are displayed in an assembled manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the effect in the promotion effect.
Specifically, by performing the controller assembly effect before executing the operation promotion notification shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and 8-13 (V), the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is started. By the time, it becomes possible to make the player fully aware of the stick controller 31A to be operated, so that the player can operate the stick controller 31A without panic when it comes to the start timing of the operation valid period. Become.
In the controller assembly effect, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are sequentially displayed, that is, the component images ZA1 to ZA4 are individually displayed and the completed image is not shown, so that the operation valid period start timing is not reached. The player can be made aware of this, and the operation can be started at a suitable timing by displaying the image in which the plurality of component images ZA1 to ZA4 are assembled.

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

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

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, the first component image and the second component image are displayed in an assembled manner (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control controls the plurality of components that configure the stick controller 31A). (A part capable of executing a controller assembly effect that displays the component images ZA1 to ZA5 corresponding to each of the five components A1 to A5 in an assembled manner.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, interest can be improved.
Specifically, not only showing a plurality of component images, but also the stick controller 31A is completed by the assembling, so that it is possible to suitably inform the player that it is the start timing of the operation valid period.

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

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

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made within the scope of the present invention. include.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation promotion effect including the controller assembly effect is exemplified to be executed at the timing of determining the battle result of the battle effect in the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The timing of notifying whether or not re-variation is executed in the pseudo continuous production, various timings in the notice production that suggests the possibility of a big hit, and the timing of notifying whether to be promoted to the probability fluctuation big hit in promotion production Other timings such as the timing of notifying whether the round continues during the big hit or the timing of notifying whether the game ball passes the probability change switch and is controlled to the probability fluctuation state during the big hit. It can be executed at any timing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation promotion effect including the controller assembly effect has two operation units of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B as operation targets, and the operation unit that is effective of the two operation units. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of three or more types of operation units other than the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is an operation target. Alternatively, only one of the operation units may be targeted.

(Modification 1)
Further, as described above, in the case where it is not known which operation of the two operation units of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is to be operated as the operation target, for example, in the sticky production, the stick controller 31A and the push button are pushed. It may be possible to execute an assembly effect in which it is difficult to specify which of the buttons 31B is assembled and the operation is effective. Here, a modified example 1 of the characteristic part 063SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 18F are diagrams showing an assembly effect in the modified example 1 of the characteristic part 063SG.

In the assembly production in the operation promotion production as the modified example 1 of the present characteristic portion 063SG, after the controller image Z1 and the push button image Z3 are displayed, as shown in FIG. ) As shown in (C), the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are displayed in a form in which a difficult-to-identify parts image Z30 is attached, which is shown in FIG. 8-19(D). As shown in FIGS. 8-19(E) and (F), the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are changed to a form in which it can be identified as the assembly progresses. If the operation target is the stick controller 31A, the controller image Z1 is finally displayed in the assembled state, and if the operation target is the push button 31B, the push button image Z3 is finally displayed in the assembled state (illustrated. Omitted) is possible.

In the first modification, as the display mode of the component image Z30 for making it difficult to specify the operation target, the part image Z30 is displayed in the form of a black circle having the character "?" (Figs. 8-19(B)(C), etc.). ), the parts are displayed in silhouette (FIG. 8-19(D), etc.), but the present invention is not limited to this, and a part image may be mosaiced or the external shape of the part may be deformed. Alternatively, various display modes other than the above may be adopted, such as reducing the brightness of the image display device 5. Further, while the visibility is being reduced near the completion of the assembly, the parts may be colored and a sticker may be attached, and then the parts may be displayed in color together with the effect image.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-20(A) to (E), for example, assembly during display of component images to be assembled in controller assembly production during super reach production before execution of controller assembly production, etc. The suggestive effect may be executable. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20(A), it is difficult to identify a part image Z31 corresponding to each of a plurality of parts constituting the operation target to be assembled in the assembly production (for example, a part Is displayed in a form having a character “?” in front of the silhouette of “()”, and as shown in FIGS. 8-20(B) and (C), it is possible to sequentially identify the parts with the passage of time. By displaying (fade-in display) in a mode that changes to, the operation target to be assembled becomes clear in stages in the assembly production, so that the player's interest can be attracted.

Note that the timing of changing the component image Z31 to a manner in which the component can be specified may be a predetermined timing, or may be a timing that is linked to the chance up effect in the super reach effect, or the player. There are various timings, such as a timing at which a specific mode of operation (for example, pressing and holding for a predetermined time or operating a button a predetermined number of times) is performed during a specific period in which a promotion effect for prompting an operation is not performed. Good.

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

In addition, in FIGS. 8-20(A) to 8(E), the form in which only the component images configuring the stick controller 31A are displayed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stick controller 31A is not limited thereto. The component images of both the push button 31B and the push button 31B may be displayed so that the operation unit that is the final target of the controller assembly effect can be assembled.

In addition, during the execution period of the assembly suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in another effect (for example, a look-ahead effect or a notice effect related to the hold storage display). May be restricted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable because the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B whose assembly is not completed is performed during the execution of the assembly suggestion effect.

Further, the assembly suggestion effect can be executed in a state where it is not known which operation of the plurality of operation units will be effective as an operation target, and at least two operation units of the plurality of operation units are unique parts unique to each. And common parts common to each, it is preferable to display the common parts before the unique parts in the assembly suggestion effect. By doing so, it is not possible to predict which operation of the operation unit will be effective only by displaying the common parts, and thus the player's interest can be maintained.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the form in which the component images ZB1 to ZB4 forming the hitting ball operation handle 30 are displayed in an assembled state is illustrated in the handle assembly production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the shooting is performed. Before performing the right hit notification in the operation promotion effect A, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 forming the hit ball operation handle 30 may be displayed in a non-assembled state. Here, a modified example 3 of the characteristic part 063SG will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8A to 21F are views showing the handle assembly effect in Modification 3 of the characteristic part 063SG.

In the handle assembly production, the component images ZB1 to ZB4 forming the hitting ball operation handle 30 are displayed in a manner of being assembled with the door frame image Z16, but for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-21(A) to (D). , The parts images ZB1 to ZB4 are sequentially displayed in an enlarged manner, and as shown in FIG. 8-21(E), the parts images ZB1 to ZB4 are displayed in an aggregated state, Right-handing notification may be performed as shown in 8-21(F).

The mode in which each of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 is sequentially displayed can be changed in various ways. For example, one or more of each of the component images ZB1 to ZB4 crosses the display area of the image display device 5. , Or in a mode that appears from the periphery of the display area and gathers in the center, or in a mode that gradually changes from a difficult-to-specify mode to a specifiable mode (fade-in display). Is also possible.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, in the route assembly effect, the form in which the component images ZC1 to ZC4 configuring the second route K2 are displayed in the manner of being assembled to the game board image Z20 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the one, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 forming the second route K2 may be displayed in a non-assembled state before the right-handing notification in the firing operation promotion effect B is performed. Here, a modified example 4 of the characteristic part 063SG will be explained based on FIG. 8-22. 8A to 22F are diagrams showing the route assembly effect in the modified example 4 of the feature part 063SG.

In the route assembly effect, the component images ZC1 to ZC4 forming the second route K2 are displayed in a manner of being assembled to the game board image Z20, but for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22(A) to (E). As described above, after the respective component images ZC1 to ZC4 are sequentially displayed in the enlarged display mode, the right-handing notification may be performed as shown in FIG. 8-22(F). Further, when displaying in the enlarged mode, an effect image Z35 for highlighting the component image may be displayed around the component images ZC1 to ZC4.

In addition, the order of enlarging and displaying each of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 may be the order in which the game ball passes when right-handed, and by doing so, FIGS. 8-18(G) to (J) are displayed. It is possible to make the player recognize the flow of the game balls flowing down the second route K2 without performing the flow-down effect described above.

Further, in the embodiment, the firing operation promotion effect A in which the handle assembly effect is executed at the start of the big hit is executed, and the launch operation promotion in which the route assembly effect is executed at the end of the big hit (at the start of the time saving state). Although the form in which the effect B is executed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing operation promotion effect B is executed at the start of the big hit, and is fired at the end of the big hit (at the start of the time saving state). The operation promotion effect A may be executed. Further, either the firing operation promotion effect A or the firing operation promotion effect B may be executed at both the start and the end of the big hit.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, after performing route assembly production in FIGS. 8-17(A)-(E) of the firing operation promotion production|generation B, run-down production is performed in FIGS. 8-18(G)-(K). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the flow-down effect may be omitted if at least the route assembly effect is executed. Further, when the shooting operation promotion effect B is executed at the start of the big hit, in the flow-down effect, as shown in FIG. 8-18(J), the game ball is finally replaced with an image which wins the variable winning ball device 6B. It is only necessary to display an image in which the game ball finally wins the special variable winning ball device 7. Further, in FIG. 8-16(A) to (E) of the firing operation promotion effect A, the flow-down effect may be executed after the handle assembly effect is executed.

Further, in the embodiment, in the route assembly effect shown in FIGS. 8-17(A) to (E) of the firing operation promotion effect B, each of the component images ZC1 to ZC4 is displayed in the manner of being attached to the game board image Z20. After that, the example in which the game board image Z20 (completed image) in which all the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are finally assembled is not displayed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this and the final The game board image Z20 (completed image) in which all the component images ZC1 to ZC4 are assembled may be displayed. That is, in the handle assembly effect, an incomplete image may be displayed instead of displaying the completed image ZB5 in which all the component images ZB1 to ZB4 are finally assembled. As described above, in each assembly effect, the completed image of the predetermined member does not necessarily have to be displayed as long as the third component image using at least two component images is displayed.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, and in the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, the component images constituting the operation unit as the detection means for detecting the motion of the player are assembled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the movable body 32 (predetermined member) operably provided from the origin position to the effect position. When performing the movable body effect that is operated toward, the movable body assembly effect may be performed in which the component images that form the movable body 32 (predetermined member) are displayed in a specific mode (for example, an assembly mode). ..

Here, a modified example 5 of the characteristic part 063SG will be described based on FIGS. 8-23 to 8-25. 8A is a diagram showing an operation mode of the movable body, and FIG. 8B is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the movable body. 8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing an operation promotion effect as a modified example 5. 8D to 25G are explanatory views showing the operation promoting effect as the modified example 5.

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

In the present fifth modification, the effect control CPU 120 causes the stick controller 31A or the push button as shown in FIGS. 8-13 (U) and (V) at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the battle effect described above. 31B is executed, and the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B is input within the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B for which the operation is valid. At the timing, that is, when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player is detected, or when the operation valid period elapses without the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B being input. When the display result is a big hit, the result of the battle effect is notified, and the movable body effect for dropping the movable object 32 from the origin position to the effect position is executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 also starts the movable body assembly effect when executing the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect.

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

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

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

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

In Modification 5, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which the controller assembly effect and the movable body assembly effect are executed at the same timing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable object assembly is performed. The effect may be independently executable separately from the controller assembly effect (operation promotion effect). Further, in the fifth modification, the movable body 32 is applied as an example of the predetermined part material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined member is an inoperable decorative member or the like. It may be another member, or a game member or structure related to a game such as a winning opening forming member such as the special variable winning ball device 7 or the variable winning ball device 6 or a passage forming member.

Further, in the above embodiment, the firing operation promotion effect A is executed at the start of the big hit game state, and the launch operation promotion effect B is executed at the end of the big hit game state (at the start of the time saving state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, the firing operation promotion effect B is executed at the start of the big hit game state, and the firing operation promotion effect A is executed at the end of the big hit game state (at the start of the time saving state). You may. Further, either the firing operation promotion effect A or the firing operation promotion effect B may be executed at the start and end of the big hit game state.

Further, in the embodiment and the modified example, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect, the route assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, and the movable body assembly effect, the component images forming the predetermined member are assembled. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and as long as the image of the component forming the predetermined member is displayed in a specific mode, the first component can be displayed in the second component as described above. It may be displayed not only in a manner of being assembled to a component, but also in a manner of connecting wiring to a connector so that it can be specified that a signal is flowing through the wiring after being connected.

That is, the aspect of assembling the components includes not only the assembling of the components but also the connection of the components (wiring), the coloring of the components, the processing, or the molding. Further, as in the modified examples 3 and 4, one in which each component image is displayed in a sequentially enlarged (or reduced) manner, one in which each component image is sequentially emphasized, and one in which they are arranged on a predetermined member It is possible to display in various modes other than the above-mentioned mounting mode such as those displayed in. That is, the parts include all the constituents that form the predetermined member, such as members that form the predetermined member, solenoids, motors, sensors, electronic parts such as LEDs, wiring, screws, and the like.

Further, the part image is not limited to an image simulating a part forming a predetermined member (such as an image displayed by a player in a manner in which the part can be identified by the player), and is related to a part forming the predetermined member. If it is an image that can be specified, for example, it is possible to specify the part with the minimum elements such as the outline, but by omitting a part of the part, whitening, blurring, transforming, deforming, etc. It also includes images and the like in which the person displays the parts in a manner that is difficult to specify.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, electronic parts such as wiring, connectors, sensors, solenoids and the like are not good-looking in the controller assembly effect in the operation promoting effect, the handle assembly effect, the route assembly effect in the firing operation promoting effect, and the movable body assembly effect. Although an example is shown in which parts are not displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and these electronic parts and parts with a poor appearance may be displayed.

Further, in the embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect, the route assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, and the movable body assembly effect, each part image corresponding to each part is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint position. In addition to displaying in a different form (perspective view), each component image is linearly moved toward a predetermined component image at a predetermined speed and assembled, but the present invention is not limited to this. The component images may be displayed in a form viewed from different viewpoint positions (for example, front view, side view, rear view, plan view, bottom view, etc.). Further, the component image may be rotated and displayed, or may be moved while being reduced/enlarged, or may be moved non-linearly. Further, the moving speed can be variously changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which each component image corresponding to each component is assembled one by one in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect, the route assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, and the movable body assembly effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of parts may be displayed together.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect, the handle assembly effect and the route assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect, a plurality of parts constituting an operation unit capable of detecting the motion of the player are assembled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined member such as a route assembly effect or a movable body assembly effect that is not an operation unit capable of detecting the motion of the player { For example, in addition to the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, the hit ball operation handle 30 and the movable body 32, the speakers 8L and 8R, various decorative parts, the image display device 5, various winning opening forming members, variable winning ball devices, and game area Y. The game board 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (including the glass door frame, the gaming machine frame 3 and the like)} may be displayed in a specific mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the controller assembly effect in the operation promotion effect is started at a predetermined timing before the timing when the controller image Z1 or the push button image Z3 is displayed, and the handle assembly effect in the firing operation promotion effect or Although the route assembly effect is exemplified to be started at a predetermined timing before the timing at which the handle image Z17 is displayed, for example, the controller assembly effect may be started during the battle effect, or the handle assembly is performed. The effect and the route assembly effect may be started from the start timing of the fanfare period or the ending period. That is, the start timing is arbitrary.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the controller assembly effect, the handle assembly effect, and the route assembly effect exemplify a mode in which all component images are continuously assembled within a predetermined period. However, the display (for example, cut-in display) of the manner in which one component image is assembled to another component image may be divided into a plurality of times and performed stepwise. For example, in the controller assembly effect (specific effect), the display of the manner in which one component image is assembled to another component image from the start of the variable display may be displayed stepwise by dividing into a plurality of times. Furthermore, when it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the hold storage, one component image is combined with another component image in multiple variable displays before the variable display that executes the operation promotion effect in the super reach effect. You may make it display the attachment mode step by step, and perform the display that the assembly is completed in the variable display for executing the operation promotion effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a background image of a component image, an effect image, or the like is displayed when displaying a mode in which component images are assembled during execution of controller assembly production, handle assembly production, and route assembly production, It is possible to output effect sound effects and the like, and the jackpot expectation degree may be made different by changing the display mode of these background images and effect images and the effect effect sound modes.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the controller assembly effect, the handle assembly effect, and the route assembly effect, a mode in which each component image is moved and displayed (moving image display) to display the mode of assembly is exemplified. Is not limited to this, and may be displayed in a mode in which, for example, an ally character or an enemy character that has appeared in the super reach effect assembles each component image. Further, in this case, the type of the character (for example, whether the character to be assembled is a teammate character or an enemy character), the mode of the character (for example, the color, expression, body type, and possession of the character's clothes). The degree of expectation for a big hit may be different depending on the item etc.).

Further, in the controller assembly effect in the above-described embodiment, the component images ZA1 to ZA5 are displayed one by one in order and displayed in an assembled manner, but a plurality of component images ZA1 capable of specifying each component A1 to A5. It is also possible to display all of ZA5 to ZA5 one by one or in a mode in which a plurality of ZA5 are assembled.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which each component image associated with a plurality of components including the first component and the second component that configure each of the stick controller 31A in the controller assembly performance and the hit ball operation handle 30 in the handle assembly performance is assembled. After the display, the example in which the completed images ZA6 and ZB5 of which the assembly is completed is displayed as the specific component image using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image is illustrated. The specific component image using at least a part of the first component image and the second component image is not necessarily limited to the completed image in which assembly is completed by assembling all component images. Instead, an unfinished image ZA7 or an image using at least a part of the game board image Z20 and the component image ZC1 in the route assembly effect (for example, an image in which the component image ZC1 is attached to the game board image Z20. FIG. 8-17). (See (B)) or the like, and may be an unfinished image in which the first component image and the second component image corresponding to at least two components among a plurality of components are assembled.

Further, in the embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the completed image ZA6 of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 8-13(J) in the controller assembly effect, and then FIG. 8-13(U). As shown in FIG. 7, the controller image Z1 imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the completed image ZA6 of the stick controller 31A is displayed, the completed image ZA6 is displayed. The controller image Z1 may be displayed after the display is displayed in a manner of being attached to the gaming machine frame 3. Further, the completed image ZA6 and the controller image Z1 may or may not be the same image.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of balls used for the game is added, while the balls are circulated inside and lent out according to the player's lending request and the number of prize balls given according to the winning The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that is stored and stored. In addition, since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed gaming machines, these given points and points correspond to the game value.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. At the same time, one game is ended by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which winning is possible.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine 120 CPU for production control
30 ball hitting handle 31A stick controller 31B push button 32 movable body K1 first path K2 second path Z1 controller image Z17 handle image Z3 push button image ZA1-5 part image ZB1-4 part image ZC1-4 part image ZD1 part image

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing,
With a predetermined member,
The predetermined member is composed of a plurality of parts including a first part and a second part that is more characteristic than the first part,
It is possible to display a predetermined member image related to the predetermined member when the predetermined member becomes usable,
Before displaying the predetermined member image, it is possible to display a first part image related to the first part and a second part image related to the second part,
A gaming machine, wherein the second component image is displayed after the first component image.

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