JP2020156537A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately executing control to cause operation means to be operated according to situations.SOLUTION: A CPU 120 for performance control can execute a first specific performance (vibration performance in a determination operation performance) executed by a player operating a stick controller 31A, and a second specific performance (vibration performance in a vibration notice performance) executed without the player operating the stick controller 31A, and when it is determined that a proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in an ON state at a vibration notice performance start timing Ta5, that is, when it is determined that the player is in contact with or close to an operation part 31S irrespective of the execution of the vibration notice performance, does not execute the vibration performance (operation performance).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-26

Description

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

Some pachinko machines and slot machines, which are examples of game machines, are provided with operating means that can be operated by the player.

In this type of gaming machine, there are some that can enhance the effect of the effect by generating vibration by a vibration motor provided inside the operating means during the execution of the effect (for example, Patent Document). 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-106830

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the control for operating the operating means cannot be suitably performed depending on the situation.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing control for operating an operating means according to a situation.

The gaming machine described in means 1
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a stick controller 31A, an operating unit 31S),
An operation detection means (for example, an operation detection sensor 001SG063) capable of detecting the player's operation on the operation means, and
Specific detection means (for example, proximity sensor 001SG0064) capable of detecting that the player is in contact with or in close proximity to the operation means, and
Specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect) capable of executing the specific effect for operating the operation means, and
With
As the specific effect, the first specific effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the determined operation effect), which is executed by the player operating the operation means, and the player Including a second specific effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect) that is executed without operating the operating means.
The specific effect executing means is such that the player is in contact with or close to the operating means by the specific detection means at least when the second specific effect is executed and at least during the execution of the second specific effect. When is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the proximity sensor 001SG0064 turned on at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, that is, the player sends the operation unit 31S to the operation unit 31S. When contact or proximity is detected, the vibration effect is not executed even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not on at the start timing Ta5. See FIG. 8-26 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the control for operating the operating means can be suitably performed depending on the situation.

The gaming machine described in means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1.
The specific detection means is provided at a position different from the operation unit of the operation means (for example, the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is provided on the wall portion of the game machine frame 3 in the vicinity of the stick controller 31A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the structure of the operating means from becoming complicated, and it is also possible to more accurately detect a close situation in which the operating unit is not in contact with the operating unit.

The gaming machine described in means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 1 or means 2.
The specific detection means (for example, the proximity sensor 001SG0064) is characterized in that it can detect the player's contact with the operation means.
According to this feature, it is possible to detect the contact of the player, so that the restriction according to the contact can be executed.

The gaming machine described in means 4 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 3.
When the second specific effect is started, the specific effect executing means is operated by the operation detection means even if the specific detection means does not detect that the player is in contact with or close to the operation means. When the operation of the player is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, When it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the portion where the vibration effect (motion effect) is not executed and only the light emission effect (non-operation effect) is executed. 8-26 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if a problem occurs in the specific detection means, if the player's operation is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted, so that the problem occurs more reliably. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine described in means 5 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 4.
It has a structure around the operating means (for example, it has a wall portion of a game machine frame 3 around the stick controller 31A. See FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (C)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from colliding with the structure and damaging the structure due to the collision.

The gaming machine described in means 6 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 5.
When the proximity of the player is detected by the specific detection means during the execution of the first specific effect, the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect without limitation (for example, effect control). When the CPU 120 determines that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state during the period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 during the execution period of the vibration warning effect, the portion that continues to the timing Ta6 without stopping the vibration effect. (See Fig. 8-22 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the execution of the operation that triggers the execution of the first specific effect, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted even if the player is in contact with or in close proximity to the operating means. You can prevent that.

The gaming machine described in means 7 is a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
When the specific effect executing means starts the second specific effect, if the specific detection means detects contact or proximity of the player, the specific effect executing means does not start the second specific effect (for example, effect control). When the CPU 120 detects that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is on at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect, that is, the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on at the start timing Ta5. The vibration effect is not executed even if it is not in the state. See FIG. 8-26 (A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by not completely starting the second specific effect, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of a problem as compared with the case where the second specific effect is executed in a limited situation.

The gaming machine described in means 8 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 6.
The second specific effect includes an operation effect for operating the operation means (for example, a vibration effect) and a non-operation effect (for example, a light emission effect) performed in association with the operation of the operation means.
As a limitation of execution of the second specific effect, the specific effect executing means restricts the execution of the operation effect and executes the non-operation effect without limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts timing. When it is determined in Ta5 that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (motion effect) is executed. The part that executes only the light emission effect (non-operation effect), etc. See Fig. 8-26 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the non-operation effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the non-execution of the second specific effect as compared with the case where the second specific effect is not executed at all.

The gaming machine described in means 9 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 8.
A notification display unit (for example, notification display unit 001SG080) for notifying the operation of the operating means is provided at a position near the operating means (see FIG. 8-20 (D)). It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player can recognize in advance that the operating means operates, it is possible to further prevent the occurrence of the problem.

The gaming machine described in means 10 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 9.
In the second specific effect, the notification effect executing means capable of executing the notification effect for notifying that the second specific effect is executed at a predetermined timing before the operation means starts the operation is further provided (for example, the effect). In the vibration effect, the control CPU 120 executes the vibration effect at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 when the operation unit 31S starts the vibration operation. (For example, a part that can output a notification sound, display a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by notifying the execution of the second specific effect in advance, it is possible to prevent the player from approaching the operating means and prevent the execution of the second specific effect from being restricted. ..

The gaming machine described in means 11 is the gaming machine described in means 10.
The specific effect executing means is
As the operation mode of the operation means, a first operation (for example, a first vibration operation (strong vibration)) and a second operation (for example, a second vibration operation (weak vibration)) in which the amount of displacement in the operation is smaller than that of the first operation. )) And the operation means can be operated.
When the second specific effect is executed by the first operation and at least during the execution of the second specific effect by the first operation, the specific detection means causes the player to come into contact with or approach the operation means. When it is detected that the vibration is detected, the limitation of switching the first operation to the second operation is performed as the limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and operation detection) during the execution of the vibration warning effect. When the sensor 001SG063) is turned on, the reciprocating operation (vibration operation) of the operation unit 31S is performed by controlling the rotation of the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 from high-speed rotation to low-speed rotation. By controlling to switch from the first vibration operation (strong vibration) due to high-speed rotation to the second vibration operation (weak vibration) due to low-speed rotation, which has a smaller amount of displacement in the operation than the first vibration operation, the vibration warning effect can be executed. Restriction part. See Fig. 8-28)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the operation of the second specific effect is changed to the second operation with a small displacement amount and executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game interest due to non-execution or cancellation of the second specific effect.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table for the first special figure, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table for the second special figure. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol). It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is a big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit A), (B) is a big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C), and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table. Is. (A) Disappearance fluctuation pattern determination table A (for low-base medium total pending storage number 1 or less), (B) Outlier fluctuation pattern determination table B (for low-base medium total pending storage number 2 to 4) , (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table C for detachment (for low-base medium total reserved storage number of 5 or more), and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing an detachment variation pattern determination table D (for high-base medium). It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in the effect control process process. (A) is a flowchart showing the operation notice effect determination process, and (B) is the figure which shows the operation notice effect type determination table. (A) is a flowchart showing a vibration advance notice effect determination process, and (B) is a vibration advance notice effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the determination operation effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows operation notice effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the vibration advance notice effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the determination operation effect processing. (A) is a diagram showing a controller in an operation non-detection state, (B) is a diagram showing a controller in an operation detection state, (C) is a diagram showing a controller in a vibration state, and (D) is a diagram showing an operation. It is a figure which shows the cautionary note provided in the vicinity of a button. (A) is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot, and (B) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ out of line. (A) is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot, and (B) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot. (A) to (H) are diagrams showing an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ. (I) to (K) are diagrams showing an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine as another embodiment of the feature unit SG001. (A) is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot, and (B) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of each effect in the modification 1 of the feature part SG001. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the detection state by a proximity sensor and vibration in the modification 2 of the feature part SG001. It is a flowchart of the vibration advance notice effect processing in the modification 3 of the feature part SG001.

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

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

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include 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. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of on hold storage. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

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 opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed 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-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. 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-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip-type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations below the left and right of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is suspended, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

A movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided at a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2.

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

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big prize opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It is not necessary that there is a "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

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

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

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

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

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 ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing 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 probability state and the low probability state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like 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 the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which 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 are provided.

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling 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 a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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 effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on 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. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the 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 the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, 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 the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 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 to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning or the like) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are 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 the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, see See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of 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 the start winning prize 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 hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold memory, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process 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 (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, 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 pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it is set as "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that 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). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings 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 change of the special symbol It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation 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 in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, 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". If the display result is "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process for starting the execution of a round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening to be open based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot 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 since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like are used as the basis for the big winning opening. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start 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 end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) are set. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is in the ON state in step S73 (Step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the OFF state (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 used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process 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, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effects signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, 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 the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the big hit game state is terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

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 jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example 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 gist of the present invention.

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

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if 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 game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be a form of directly executing using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 001SG)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-29.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 001SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board (gauge) constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 001SG003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 001SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 001SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 001SG003 centering on the left side and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 001SG003a, and when the glass door frame 001SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In addition, the game machine frame 001SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the game machine clerk into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the game machine frame 001SG003 and the glass can be opened by players other than the clerk. The door frame 001SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 001SG002L is a game area in which the (left-handed) game ball launched relatively weakly by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 001SG002R is the left game area 001SG002L by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30. This is a game area in which the (right-handed) game ball launched more strongly than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 001SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 001SG002L, and in the right game area 001SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 001SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 001SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 001SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10, and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 001SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the left game area 001SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 001SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

Further, a first reserved storage display area 001SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 001SG005U are set at two positions on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5. In the first reserved storage display area 001SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 001SG005U, a reserved storage display for identifiablely displaying the reserved storage number (special figure reserved storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main substrate 11 in the feature portion 001SG of the present embodiment is housed in the substrate case 001SGS201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the state. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 001SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state, and the like are used. A setting changeover switch 001SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value and an open sensor 001SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 001SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the set value change state in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state). ).

The setting switching main body portion provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the lock switch 001SG051 and the setting changeover switch 001SG052 is housed in the board case 001SGS201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 001SG051 and the setting changeover switch 001SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 001SGS201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 001SGS201.

Since the board case 001SGS201 having the lock switch 001SG051 and the setting changeover switch 001SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 001SG003 in the closed state, and the predetermined door key is pressed. It can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 001SG003. Further, since the lock switch 001SG051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 001SG051. Further, the lock switch 001SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these may be shared by one key.

Further, in the board case 001SGS201, a display monitor 001SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged. The display monitor 001SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 001SGS201. That is, the display monitor 001SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 001SGS201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 001SG003 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 001SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognized, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment. 1 First special symbol display device 001SG004A capable of variable display of 1 special figure, 2nd special symbol display device 001SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st hold display capable of displaying 1st hold storage number Instrument 001SG025A, 2nd hold indicator 001SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 001SG020 capable of executing variable display of the normal symbol, normal symbol hold indicator 001SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 001SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, and the game ball such as the high base state (time saving state) or the big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 001SG002R. A game information display unit 001SGS200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 001SG132 that lights up, a probability variation lamp 001SG133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and a time reduction lamp 001SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time reduction state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 001SG004A and the second special symbol display device 001SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 001SG004A and the second special symbol display device 001SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is off or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 001SG004A has a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 001SG004B is variably displayed with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. The result and derivation can be displayed.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 001SG004A and the second special symbol display device 001SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 001SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed in the above and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 001SG004B may overlap.

In the first hold indicator 001SG025A and the second hold indicator 001SG025B, LEDs of four segments are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In these first hold indicator 001SG025A and second hold indicator 001SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end lights up, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In part 001SG, the lights are turned off toward the left).

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding storage is preferentially executed. It has become like. Therefore, for example, when there is one first special figure hold memory and two second special figure hold memories (only the LED at the left end of the first hold indicator 001SG025A is lit and the second hold is held. (When the two LEDs on the left of the display 001SGS25B are lit), the first special figure hold is held after the second special figure hold memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. Variable display based on memory is executed.

Further, the round display 001SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B which is a 7-round jackpot, and a jackpot C which is a 10-round jackpot. Therefore, which segment of the segments constituting the round display 001SG131 is lit differs depending on the jackpot type.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It contains LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of the.

In addition to the game effect lamp 9, the lamp control board 14 connected to the effect control board 12 in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment is provided inside the stick controller 31A to light the stick controller 31A. The effect LED 001SG061 that can be used is connected.

(Stick controller 31A)
As shown in FIGS. 8-20 (A) to 8-20 (C), the stick controller 31A has a stick-shaped operation unit 31S that can be gripped and operated by the player, and the game in the game machine frame 3 The operation unit 31S is provided so as to be housed in the recess 001SG070 formed at the lower position of the region and which opens the front surface. The stick controller 31A has an operation non-detection position in which the operation unit 31S faces substantially in the vertical direction (see FIG. 8-20 (A)) and an operation detection position in which the operation unit 31S tilts slightly forward (see FIG. 8-20 (B)). It is movable in the front-rear direction with and from, and is normally maintained in the operation non-detection position by the urging spring (not shown), and pulls the operation unit 31S toward you against the urging force of the urging spring. By doing so, it is possible to move to the operation detection position.

Further, the stick controller 31A is provided with a vibration motor 001SG062 for vibrating the operation unit 31S, an operation detection sensor 001SG063 for detecting the tilting operation of the operation unit 31S, and a front side of the operation unit 31S. An effect LED 001SG061 capable of emitting light from the light emitting unit 31H is provided. Since the stick controller 31A is connected to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the vibration of the operation unit 31S by the vibration motor 001SG062 and the stick controller 31A. It is possible to detect the presence or absence of tilting operation of the operation unit 31S in the above and to control the light emission of the effect LED 001SG061 capable of emitting light from the light emitting unit 31H.

The stick controller 31A in the feature unit 001SG is provided so that the operation unit 31S is housed in the recess 001SG070 that opens at the front surface, so that the operation unit 31S is between the operation unit 31S and the wall portion of the gaming machine frame 3. A space 001SG071 into which a finger can be inserted is formed. As shown in FIG. 8-20 (B), the space 001SG071 has a size such that the hand does not come into contact with the wall portion of the surrounding gaming machine frame 3 when the player grips the operation unit 31S. Therefore, the tilting operation of grasping the operation unit 31S and moving it from the operation non-detection position to the operation detection position on the front side is possible. The moving distance (stroke amount) of the operation unit 31S between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position is, for example, in the range of about 20 to 50 mm.

Further, the operation unit 31S is movably supported on the upper wall of the game machine frame 3 via the guide shaft 001SG073 inserted into the guide groove 001SG072 facing the front-rear direction formed on the upper wall portion of the game machine frame 3. Therefore, a slight gap is formed between the upper part of the operation unit 31S and the upper wall of the game machine frame 3.

As shown in FIG. 8-20 (C), the magnitude of the vibration force generated by the vibration motor 001SG062 is larger than the urging force of the urging spring that maintains the operation unit 31S in the operation non-detection position, for example. When the vibration motor 001SG062 is driven, the operation unit 31S reciprocates (vibrates) in the front-rear direction between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position. Since the guide shaft 001SG073 is inserted in the guide groove 001SG072, it does not move much in the left-right direction. On the other hand, when the player holds the operation unit 31S, the force is such that the player's hand is not greatly moved back and forth.

In this way, the stick controller 31A can be tilted by the player by grasping the operation unit 31S and moving it from the operation non-detection position to the operation detection position, and the operation unit 31S moves to the operation detection position to detect the operation. By being detected by the sensor 001SG063, the effect control CPU 120 can determine that the operation unit 31S has been operated by the player. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a vibration effect (operation effect) in which the operation unit 31S is reciprocated in the front-rear direction by the vibration motor 001SG062 regardless of the operation of the player. It should be noted that the vibration notice effect and the determination operation effect in which such an operation effect is performed will be described later.

Further, when the operation unit 31S reciprocates in the front-rear direction by the vibration motor 001SG062 without notifying or suggesting that the vibration effect is started to the player, the player grips the operation unit 31S. If this is the case, the player may be surprised and hit his hand against the wall of the surrounding game machine frame 3, or his finger may be in the gap between the upper part of the operation unit 31S and the upper wall of the game machine frame 3. There is a possibility of being pinched.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-20 (D), a notification display unit 001SG080 is provided at a position near the stick controller 31A to notify (warn) that the operation unit 31S may reciprocate back and forth. ing. Specifically, there are a pattern indicating that the operation unit 31S is reciprocating back and forth, a character "Please be careful about the back and forth movement of the controller and finger pinching", and a mark notifying that it is dangerous. It is displayed. By providing such a notification display unit 001SG080 so that the player can see it, the player can recognize in advance that the operation unit 31S reciprocates, so that the occurrence of a problem can be further prevented.

In the present embodiment, the notification display unit 001SG080 is arranged on the right side of the push button 31B above the stick controller 31A, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement position and display contents are not limited to this. Can be changed in various ways. Further, the image display device 5 may be used for notification.

Next, FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 001SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 001SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 001SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormal) and the type of the error (abnormal) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 001SG004A has been satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 001SG004B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, etc.) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery of power failure, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started (cold start).

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the feature unit 001SG of this embodiment, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern on the main board 11 side. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In the present embodiment, each random value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each random value is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-6 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, 1 variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach effect such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ is executed. is there. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, the super reach γ ... As described above, a plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, four or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, and super reach Δ ... may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, the super reach fluctuation patterns Super Reach α and Super Reach β , It is set shorter than Super Reach γ. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ in the present embodiment is executed, the super reach effect of super reach β is executed. The fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed, and the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach γ is executed is the super reach. The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of α or super reach β is executed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is "big hit" has the highest jackpot expectation among the reach fluctuation patterns, and the jackpot expectation is lower in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. (Big hit expectation; Super reach γ> Super reach β, Super reach α, Normal reach) Therefore, in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation. Further, the jackpot expectation of super reach γ, super reach β, and super reach α may all be the same.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into, for example, non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, and the like. Rather than determining the variation patterns to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined types after the determination is made first, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided for determining the variation pattern type. The type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the fluctuation pattern to be executed may be determined from the fluctuation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern, but the present invention illustrates this. The variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value, even if the variation pattern is the same. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. As a fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach out of reach, when the set value is 3, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to make a fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 is capable of generating all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-11, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), and FIG. In addition to the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in -8 (A) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table and the small hit A fluctuation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, individual display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1253 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1383 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1253 are assigned to "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1383 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1272 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1292 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1292 are assigned to "big hits" and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1317 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1317 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits" and 32767 to 33094 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range is 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020-1346 are assigned to "big hits", and 32767 to 33421 are "small". It is assigned to "hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020-1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As described above, in each display result judgment table, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are set than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Probability to be determined (in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and set. Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the probability of being determined becomes high (in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1 / when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, the probability that when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state so that the determination value becomes high.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different (for example, setting). If the value is 1, the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is The magnification is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is set to be constant (for example, 5 times). May be good.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination tables, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is determined regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that they have the same value as the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the game state is set to 1/100.

It should be noted that the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is the same regardless of the set value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be different depending on the set value. Further, the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" and the small hit gaming state is different according to the variable special map. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be the same probability regardless of the variable special figure.

Here, paying attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to the "big hit" and the "small hit" in each display result judgment table, the display result for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the determination table, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1674 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is set to 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421, with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, when the set value is 1, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the big hit judgment values are not included in the common numerical range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is in the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is in the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1674 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range are set based on the hit determination value 1020. The judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of is set as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the continuous numerical range of 1 is based on the hit judgment value 32767 regardless of the game state and the set value (common). The variable display result is judged by using the judgment value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit judgment value.

Further, in each of these display result judgment tables, when the fluctuation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is Same). Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result judgment table for the first special figure). While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the second special figure is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, there is a probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the "big hit". Judgment values are assigned so that the lower the value and the larger the value of the set value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: set value 6> set value). 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to be A to jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-7 indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 001SG004A or the second special symbol display device 001SG004B It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but the stop at the first special symbol display device 001SG004A or the second special symbol display device 001SG004B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, a total of 6 set values of 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-8 (A) and 8-8 (B) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-8 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 8-8 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is variably displayed). It is a table of cases.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-9. In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) that shift to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

The jackpot game state by "big hit A" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. The jackpot game state by "B" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed seven times (so-called seven rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. Further, the big hit game state by the "big hit C" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player.

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Figure Ends when the game is in a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot B or the jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is the big hit B or the big hit C, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, so that the big hit game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs in.

In the feature section 001SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is 2. There may be less than one type, or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. That is, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. , The jackpot type is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random number value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is not limited to this. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is predetermined to set the variable display result to "big hit" and the variable display result to be "small hit". The jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance and the deviation pattern judgment table used when it is decided in advance that the variable display result is "off" are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot For each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern (PB1-4), a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A) and 8-10 (B), the jackpot variation pattern determination table is a jackpot variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the jackpot type is jackpot A. (For big hit) and the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C) used when the big hit type is for big hit B and big hit C are prepared in advance, and these big hit fluctuation pattern judgment tables (for big hit C) are prepared in advance. In the fluctuation pattern judgment table for (for A) and jackpot (for jackpot B and jackpot C), the fluctuation pattern of normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot For each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot (PB1-4), a predetermined random value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is used as the determination value. Assigned.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), 1 to 400 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are normal reach jackpot variation patterns (PB1). -1) is assigned, and 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 851 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). It is assigned, and 951 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach γ jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), the variation of the normal reach jackpot is from 1 to 200 in the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. It is assigned to the pattern (PB1-1), and 201 to 550 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 551 to 750 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-). It is assigned to 3), and 751 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach γ jackpot.

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for small hit determination can take with respect to the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, the variation pattern of small hits from 0 to 997 in the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the small hit is 2 or more. Fluctuation pattern of may be provided.

Further, the deviation pattern determination table includes the deviation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time reduction control, and the low base. The deviation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and the deviation variation used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state. A pattern determination table C and a variation pattern determination table D for deviation used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the out-of-reach variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can be assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β and the variation pattern (PA2-4) out of reach γ is assigned as the determination value. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), in the deviation pattern determination table A (for a low-base medium total reserved storage number of 1 or less), 1 to 450 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are out of super reach α. Assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), 901 to 960 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 961 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) out of super reach γ. Assigned.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2) corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 2 to 4, the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super Random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is taken for the variation pattern of reach α out of line (PA2-2), the variation pattern of super reach β out of line (PA2-3), and the variation pattern of out of super reach γ (PA2-4). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value in the possible range.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), in the deviation pattern determination table B (for 2 to 4 low-base medium total pending storage numbers), 1 to 1 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997. Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are out of super reach α. 901 to 960 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach β (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach γ (PA2-4). Is assigned to.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 5 to 8, the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super Random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is taken for the variation pattern of reach α out of line (PA2-2), the variation pattern of super reach β out of line (PA2-3), and the variation pattern of out of super reach γ (PA2-4). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value in the possible range.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (C), in the deviation pattern determination table C (for low-base medium total reserved storage number of 5 or more), 1 to 550 out of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are out of super reach α. Assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), 901 to 960 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 961 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) out of super reach γ. Assigned.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control are performed. (PA2-2), the fluctuation pattern out of super reach β (PA2-3), and the fluctuation pattern out of super reach γ (PA2-4), a predetermined range within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. A random number value is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (D), in the deviation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), 1 to 550 of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 are non-reach deviation variations. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) out of normal reach, and 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) out of super reach α. 901 to 960 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 961 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) out of super reach γ.

As described above, when the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio for determining the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern is set higher than the ratio for determining the super reach variation pattern. When the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, 701 to 900 of the determination values are the fluctuation patterns of the super reach α deviation, and 901 to 960 are the deviation patterns of the super reach β, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table. Fluctuation patterns, 961 to 997, are assigned to fluctuation patterns that are out of super reach γ, that is, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the fluctuation pattern of super reach is determined by a common determination ratio. It is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered because the variable display based on the reach variation pattern is not executed.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, as the deviation pattern, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the deviation of the super reach α, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the deviation of the super reach β, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the deviation of the super reach γ Although exemplifying the completely same form between each set value, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation and the fluctuation of the super reach β deviation are not limited to this. The determination rate of the pattern and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the deviation of the super reach α may be slightly different (for example, about 1%) between the set values.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is the same is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. If the variable display result is out of order, the determination ratios of all the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, and the fluctuation of either non-reach and normal reach may be the same. Only the pattern determination rate may be the same.

The non-reach non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter fluctuation time than the non-reach non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). The deviation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By winning a start prize while the player is in the game, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize to be stored, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the non-reach is out of reach. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the variable display not being executed.

Further, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C), variations are made using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages. Although the form of determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reserved memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the number of reserved memory of the special symbol and the number of reserved memory of the second special symbol when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Further, the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not to execute the reach effect and which reach effect is to be executed for each determined fluctuation pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special figure variation time of the variation pattern, the variable display result, etc., and which reach effect is executed. You may decide whether to do it by lottery.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Next, the display of the display monitor 001SG029 in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment will be briefly described. Although not particularly shown, the display monitor 001SG029 includes a first display unit 001SG029A, a second display unit 001SG029B, a third display unit 001SG029C, and a fourth display unit 001SG029D. The first display unit 001SG029A to the fifth display unit 001SGS29E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the shape of "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 001SG029A to the fifth display unit 001SGS29E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 001SG029 in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the areas not subject to the test in the entire areas of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

The display monitor 001SG029 has a base L, which is a base value (real-time value during measurement) calculated in a normal state (low accuracy and low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states, and a first time in all game states. Calculated based on base 1, which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls, and in the second normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all gaming states. It is possible to display the base 2 which is the base value and the base 3 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the third out 6000 balls in the all game state. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 001SG029 as a percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 001SG029A and "L." is displayed on the second display unit 001SG029B in order to display "bL.", Which is an abbreviation for the base L. Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 001SG029C and the fourth display unit 001SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 001SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display unit 001SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b1." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 001SG029C and the fourth display unit 001SG029D. When the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 001SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display unit 001SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b2." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 001SG029C and the fourth display unit 001SG029D. When the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 001SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 001SG029A and "3." is displayed on the second display unit 001SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b3." Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display unit 001SG029C and the fourth display unit 001SG029D.

In the display monitor 001SG029 of the present embodiment, the control of sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU103). For example, the main board 11 executes a control for switching the display of the display monitor 001SG029 in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3 at 5-second intervals. The display color of each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in white, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. When it is "2", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in yellow. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in green, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4". If it is "5", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in red, and if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", each base value on the display monitor 001SG029 is displayed in purple. indicate. Therefore, the clerk of the amusement park can identify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 001SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the setting value changing process described later. ing.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2 is provided with an effect control data holding area, although not particularly shown, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. There is. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command receive command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The command buffer received at the time of starting winning corresponds to the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. A storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display is provided. Further, in the start winning command buffer, the storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage is stored. (Area corresponding to) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display are provided. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the 1st special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the 2nd special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of start winning are these start opening prize designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category designation commands, and hold. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately by associating the storage number notification command is secured.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable manner while being shifted upward one by one. It is designed to be cleared in the decorative symbol fluctuation stop processing executed when the is finished.

Further, in the start winning command buffer in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is set in the pre-reading notice setting process (not shown). A flag storage area is reserved for each storage area (entry).

In the hold display flag, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the pre-reading notice setting process, "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored. , When the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 001SG005D and the second hold storage display area 001SG005U, and the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided. "1" (square (◇)) or "2" (star (☆)) corresponding to the display pattern of the hold memory display of a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. ) Or a special mode (for example, a blue or red camera), a normal display is set by setting "3" (blue camera) or "4" (red camera) corresponding to the display pattern of the hold memory display. The hold storage display in a mode different from the mode is displayed in the first hold storage display area 001SG005D and the second hold storage display area 001SG005U, and in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display, there is a possibility of becoming a big hit or super reach. It is foretold that there is a high possibility that a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 will be executed.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of the start winning. At the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of starting winning, the start opening winning designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command receive command buffer is an entry (buffer number "1-0" or "2-" corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that ended immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. What is stored in the entry of "0") is deleted, and is stored in the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to the buffer number "1-1" or "2-1"). The stored contents of the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed in the stored state, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted and stored in the buffer number "1". Each command is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1", and the buffer number "3". , Each command stored in the area corresponding to each of "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variablely displayed at that time.

Next, in the game control main process in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, when the RAM clear flag is set, the set value is changed to change the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the process is executed and the RAM clear flag is not set, the set value confirmation process for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 displays the set value currently set on the display monitor 001SG029. Next, every time the setting changeover switch 001SG052 is operated, the setting value is updated and displayed on the display monitor 001SG029. Then, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 001SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102 based on the lock switch 001SG051 being turned off, and the setting value newly updated and stored in the RAM 102 can be specified. The command is output to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, when the lock switch 001SG051 is ON and the release sensor 001SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set, but the game When the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of the employees of the field (the pachinko game machine 1 is opened while the game machine frame 001SG003 is opened and the lock switch 001SG051 is turned on while operating the clear switch. (When activated) clears the set value stored in the RAM 102.

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (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 variable display start command reception flag is in the ON state (001SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is on (001SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not in the ON state in 001SGS271 (001SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is in the ON state (001SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is not on (001SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display 2 start command reception flag is on (001SGS273; Y). ), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning are stored for one buffer number. It shifts to the upper side one by one (001SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing 001SGS272 or 001SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (001SGS275).

Then, according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) and the data stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area (that is, the received variation pattern specification command). The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined (001SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

When the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment and the received display result specification command is the second variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot A, for example, as a stop symbol, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are even numbers is arranged. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot B, for example, as a stop symbol, a decorative symbol in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd numbers other than "7" and "3" Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Then, when the received display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot C, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are aligned with "7" or "3" as stop symbols (big hit). Design) is decided. When the received display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command indicating a small hit, for example, three consecutive numbers such as "123" and "246", and three consecutive even numbers (or odd numbers). ) Etc. to determine the combination of decorative symbols (small hit symbols). Then, when the received display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command indicating loss, for example, a combination of decorative symbols (missing symbols) different from the above-mentioned large hit symbol or small hit symbol is determined.

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

After the execution of 001SGS276, the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-13 to determine whether or not the operation notice effect is executed and the type when the operation notice effect is executed (001SGS277).

After that, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (001SGS278). Whether or not the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern may be specified from the variation pattern specification command read out in 001SGS275. When the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (001SGS278; Y), the vibration notice effect determination process for determining whether or not the vibration notice is executed as shown in FIG. 8-14 is executed and (001SGS279A). ), After executing the determination operation effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-15, the process proceeds to 001SGS280. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variable display is not the variation pattern of the super reach (001SGS278; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS280 without executing the processes of 001SGS279A and 001SGS279B.

Then, in the 001SGS280, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (001SGS281).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. 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 chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) 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). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (001SGS282). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 001SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. May select the variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern specification command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (variable display time) specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (001SGS283). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (001SGS284). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and each time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal to realize variable display of the decorative pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process ends (001SGS285).

(Operation notice production)
The effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation notice effect that suggests that the variable display result may be a big hit. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the operation notice effect, the operation promotion image Z1 () that promotes the player to operate the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A at a predetermined timing in the variable display period. (See FIG. 8-23 (C)) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the detection signal from the push sensor 35B or the operation detection sensor 001SG064 is received within the operation valid period of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. Suggestion image Z2 (FIG. 8-23) suggesting that the variable display result may be a big hit based on the fact that the operation valid period has elapsed without receiving the detection signal from the push sensor 35B or the operation detection sensor 001SG064. (See (C)) is displayed.

Further, as the effect pattern of the operation advance notice effect, the operation promotion image (not shown) corresponding to the push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image, the suggestion image Z2 is displayed according to the operation, and the operation promotion image is One of the pattern B that displays the operation promotion image Z1 corresponding to the stick controller 31A and the suggestion image Z2 according to the operation is determined, and the operation promotion effect is executed based on the determined pattern. It is possible.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines a pattern B for displaying an operation promotion image corresponding to the stick controller 31A as an operation promotion image at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a big hit or a miss. Therefore, the operation promotion effect based on the pattern B is said to have a higher reliability of the jackpot. Regarding the suggestion image Z2, it is possible to display a suggestion image of an aspect showing that the pattern B has a higher expectation of a big hit than the pattern A.

FIG. 8-13 (A) is a flow chart showing the processing content of the operation advance notice effect determination process executed in 001SGS277. In the operation advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (001SGS401). The variable display result and the fluctuation pattern may be specified from the data stored in the display result designation command storage area and the data stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area, as in the case of the 001SGS276 described above.

Next, a random number for determining the operation notice effect is extracted, and whether or not the operation notice effect is executed and the type are determined using the operation notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) (001SGS402).

As shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), the operation notice effect type determination table includes "non-execution" and "non-execution" for each of "big hit", "super reach loss", and "normal reach loss". Judgment values corresponding to the random numbers for determining the operation notice effect are assigned to each of the items of the effect type of "Pattern A" and "Pattern B". Specifically, when the variable display result is "big hit", 10 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 25 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A", and 65 judgment values are assigned. The determination value is assigned to "Pattern B". Further, when the variable display is a variable display that is "out of super reach", 20 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 40 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A", and 40 The determination values are assigned to "Pattern B". When the variable display is a variable display that is "out of normal reach", 30 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution", 60 judgment values are assigned to "pattern A", and 10 judgment values are assigned. The determination value of is assigned to "Pattern B".

As shown in FIG. 8-13, in the feature unit 001SG of the present embodiment, the number of determination values assigned to "non-execution" in which the operation notice effect is not executed is "big hit" <"super reach loss" < Since the relationship is set to be "out of normal reach", when the operation notice effect is executed, the ratio of big hits is higher than when the operation notice effect is not executed. In addition, the number of judgment values assigned to "Pattern A" is set to be "Big hit" <"Super reach loss" <"Normal reach loss", and the judgment is assigned to "Pattern B". Since the number of values is set so that the relationship is "big hit"> "super reach loss"> "normal reach loss", when the operation notice effect of "pattern B" is executed, "pattern A" The rate of big hits is higher than when the operation notice effect of is executed. That is, "Pattern B" is a pattern having a higher degree of expectation (reliability) to be a big hit than "Pattern A", and the player for the big hit by executing the operation notice effect of "Pattern B". Can raise the expectation of.

Then, after the 001SGS402 determines whether or not the operation notice effect is executed and the type, it is determined whether or not the operation notice effect is executed (001SGS403).

If the execution of the operation notice effect is not decided (001SGS403; N), the operation notice effect determination process is terminated, while if the execution of the operation notice effect is decided (001SGS403; Y), the determined operation is completed. The type of the advance notice effect is memorized (001SGS404), the operation advance notice effect execution decision flag is turned on (001SGS405), the operation notice effect start waiting timer is set (001SGS406), and the operation notice effect determination process is terminated. ..

(Vibration notice production)
The effect control CPU 120 can execute a vibration warning effect that suggests that the variable display result may be a big hit when the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ is executed. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the vibration notice effect, the variable display mode is the super reach mode during the execution period of the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ as the vibration notice effect. At the same timing (timing that develops into super reach), the effect LED001SG061 performs a light emission effect (non-operation effect) that causes the light emitting unit 31H to emit light for a predetermined period, and the vibration motor 001SG062 does not operate the operation unit 31S for a predetermined period. A vibration effect (motion effect) is performed to reciprocate between the detection position and the operation detection position in the front-back direction.

In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the vibration notice effect at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a big hit. Therefore, when the vibration advance notice effect is executed, it is executed. Expectations for big hits are higher than when they are not done.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the detection signal from the operation detection sensor 001SG063 when the execution of the vibration notice effect is determined and the timing to start the execution of the vibration notice effect is reached, that is, When it is determined that the player may be operating (grasping) the operation unit 31S, the vibration effect (motion effect) scheduled to be executed is not executed, and only the light emission effect (non-operation effect) is executed. By doing so, the player who tilts the operation unit 31S to the operation detection position without recognizing that the vibration warning effect is started is when the vibration operation of the operation unit 31S is started without notice. By surprised and performing the reflex operation, it is possible to prevent problems such as injury to the player and damage to the game machine. Therefore, the control for operating the operation unit 31S can be suitably performed depending on the situation.

FIG. 8-14 (A) is a flow chart showing a vibration warning effect determination process executed in 001SGS279A in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 8-12. In the vibration advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (001SGS411). The variable display result and the fluctuation pattern may be specified from the data stored in the display result designation command storage area and the data stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area, as in the case of the 001SGS401 described above.

Then, a random number for determining the vibration advance notice effect is extracted, and whether or not the vibration advance notice effect is executed is determined using the vibration advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-14 (B) (001SGS412).

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), the vibration notice effect determination table shows "non-execution" and "execution" for each of "super reach γ jackpot" and "super reach γ off". Judgment values corresponding to the random numbers for determining the vibration warning effect are assigned to each item of. Specifically, when the variable display result is "super reach γ jackpot", 30 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and 70 judgment values are assigned to "execution". .. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variable display that is "out of super reach γ", 30 judgment values are assigned to "non-execution" and 70 judgment values are assigned to "execution". ..

Therefore, when the vibration notice effect is executed, the proportion of big hits is higher than when the vibration notice effect is not executed, and the player's response to the big hit caused by the vibration notice effect is executed. Expectations can be further raised.

(Decision operation production)
The effect control CPU 120 can execute a determined operation effect that notifies (announces) whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 gives the player a stick controller at a predetermined timing of the super reach effect (for example, the latter half of the super reach effect) during the execution period of the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ. The operation promotion image Z11 (see FIG. 8-24 (I)) that promotes the operation of 31A is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, the variable display is based on the fact that the detection signal from the operation detection sensor 001SG064 is received within the operation valid period of the stick controller 31A, or the operation valid period elapses without receiving the detection signal from the operation detection sensor 001SG064. When the result is a big hit, the big hit notification image Z12 (see FIG. 8-24 (J)) for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit is displayed, and when the variable display result is off, the variable display is displayed. The loss notification image Z13 (see FIG. 8-24 (K)) for notifying that the result has been lost is displayed.

Further, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 displays a big hit notification image Z12 for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit (see FIG. 8-24 (J)), and also produces an effect. LED001SG061 performs a light emitting effect (non-operation effect) that causes the light emitting unit 31H to emit light for a predetermined period, and the vibration motor 001SG062 causes the operation unit 31S to emit light in the front-rear direction between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position for a predetermined period. Performs vibration effect (motion effect) to reciprocate. It should be noted that the movable effect of operating the movable body 32 (see FIG. 2) may be combined and executed together with the light emission effect and the vibration effect.

FIG. 8-15 is a flow chart showing a determination operation effect determination process executed in 001SGS279B in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 8-12. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit in the effect determination process (001SGS420).

If the variable display result is not a big hit (001SGS420; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS422, while if the variable display result is a big hit, the vibration execution determination flag is turned on (001SGS421) and then the process proceeds to 001SGS422. Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be specified from the data stored in the display result designation command storage area as in the case of the above-mentioned 001SGS411.

Then, the timer for waiting for the start of the determination operation effect is set in the 001SGS422, and the determination operation effect determination process is completed.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing a variable display in-process (S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the fluctuation time timer, and the fluctuation control timer to -1 (001SGS301, 001SGS302,001SGS303).

Then, in the 001SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out. If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (001SGS307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (001SGS308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) 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 (001SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (001SGS309b).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation notice effect process (001SGS310). After that, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is super reach γ (001SGS310A). If the variable display variation pattern is not super reach γ (001SGS310A; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS311, while if the variable display variation pattern is super reach γ (001SGS310A; Y), FIG. 8-18. After executing the vibration warning effect processing shown in (001SGS310B) and the determination operation effect processing shown in FIG. 8-19 (001SGS310C), the process proceeds to 001SGS311.

In the 001SGS311, if the variable display control timer for confirming whether or not the variable display control timer is timered out is timered out (001SGS311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 has the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right. The image data of the next display screen (the screen that should be displayed 30 ms after the display switching time of the previous effect symbol) is created and written in the predetermined area of the VRAM (001SGS312). In this way, the image display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the effect symbol. The display control unit 123 sends 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 to the image display device 5. Output. In this way, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset to the variable display control timer (001SGS313).

When the variable display control timer is not timered out (001SGS311; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer is timered out (001SGS314). If the variable display time timer is out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (S173) (001SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (001SGS315; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is waited for per special figure. The value is updated according to (S173) (001SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer is not out of the timer, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, the fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between the boards. Is received, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time elapses (at the end of the variation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of 001SGS306 timers out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation notice effect processing executed by the 001 SGS 310 in the variable display effect processing of FIG. 8-16. In the operation notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation notice effect execution flag is on, that is, whether or not the operation notice effect is started (001SGS321).

When the operation advance notice effect execution flag is not set (001SGS321; N), in 001SGS322, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the operation notice effect start waiting timer to -1. The operation notice effect start waiting timer is set in the process table selection when it is decided to perform the operation notice effect in the variable display start setting process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the operation notice effect is not out of the timer (001SGS323; N), the process ends. When the timer for waiting for the start of the operation notice effect is out, that is, when it is the start timing of the operation notice effect (001SGS323; Y), the process proceeds to S324.

In S324, the effect control CPU 120 sets the advance notice effect execution flag indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the advance notice effect period corresponding to the advance notice effect is set in the advance notice effect period timer (S325).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads and sets the operation advance notice effect process table corresponding to the operation advance notice effect (pattern A, pattern B) to be executed (001SGS326), and then sets the operation notice effect in the process data 1 of the selected process table. The process timer is started (S327). In the present embodiment, the operation notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each operation notice effect (pattern A, pattern B) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 follows the contents of the first process data 1 of the set operation notice effect effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component, stick controller 31A, push button 31B) is started (001SGS328).

Further, when the operation notice effect execution flag is on in 001SGS321, the process proceeds to 001SGS329, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the operation notice effect process timer for changing the process of the operation notice effect to -1. To do. Then, the value of the operation notice effect period timer for timing the end of the operation notice effect period is set to -1 (001SGS330). When the operation notice effect period timer goes out (value becomes 0) (001SGS331; Y), the operation notice effect execution flag is cleared and the operation notice effect process ends (001SGS336).

When the operation notice effect period timer is not timered out (001SGS331; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation notice effect process timer is timered out (001SGS332). If the operation notice effect process timer is out, the operation notice effect process data of the operation notice effect is switched (001SGS333). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the operation notice effect process timer set value set next in the operation notice effect process table to the process timer (001SGS334). In addition, the effect device (effect) is based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, the input control execution data, etc. included in the operation notice effect effect process data set next. The control state for the component) is changed (001SGS335).

In 001SGS565, the control content of the operation notice effect process data is implemented. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation is valid (001SGS336).

If it is not during the operation valid period (001SGS336; N), the operation notice effect processing is terminated, while if it is during the operation valid period (001SGS336; Y), whether or not it is the operation valid period start timing. Is determined (001SGS337).

If it is the operation valid period start timing (001SGS337; Y), after starting the display of the operation promotion image (see FIG. 8-23 (C)) (001SGS338), the process proceeds to 001SGS339, and if it is not the operation valid period start timing. (001SGS337; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS339 without starting the display of the operation promotion image.

In 001SGS339, it is determined whether or not the state of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is the operated on state, and if it is the operated on state (001SGS339; Y), it corresponds to the determined pattern. The process of displaying the predetermined suggestion image for a predetermined period is started, and the display of the operation promotion image is ended (001SGS341). On the other hand, if it is not in the operating on state (001SGS339; N), it is determined whether or not it is the operation valid period end timing (001SGS340), and if it is not the operation valid period end timing (001SGS340; N), The operation notice effect processing ends.

When it is the end timing of the operation valid period (001SGS340; Y), the display of the operation promotion image is ended, and the process of displaying a predetermined suggestion image according to the determined pattern is started for a predetermined period (100SGS340; Y). 001SGS341), the operation notice effect processing is terminated.

FIG. 8-18 is a flow diagram showing a vibration advance notice effect process executed by 001SGS310B in the variable display effect process of FIG. 8-16. In the vibration advance notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the vibration advance notice effect period timer is operating (001SGS501).

If the vibration advance notice effect period timer is not in operation (001SGS501; N), it is further determined whether or not the vibration advance notice effect execution determination flag is in the ON state (001SGS502).

If the vibration notice effect execution decision flag is not on (001SGS502; N), the vibration notice effect processing is terminated, while if the vibration notice effect execution decision flag is on (001SGS502; Y), the vibration notice effect is waiting to start. After the timer is set to -1 (001SGS503), it is determined whether or not the timing of the vibration advance notice effect start waiting timer is out, that is, the start timing of the super reach effect (001SGS504).

Then, it is determined whether or not the state of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the operated on state (001SGS505), and if it is not in the operated on state (001SGS505; N), the effect LED 001SG061 is set to the on state. At the same time, the vibration motor 001SG062 is also turned on, and the stick controller 31A is controlled to emit light while vibrating. On the other hand, when the operating state is on (001SGS505; Y), the effect LED001SG061 is turned on, while the vibration motor 001SG062 is turned off, that is, the stick controller 31A only emits light without vibrating. Control to state.

Then, the vibration notice effect period timer is set to the vibration notice effect period (001SGS507), and after the vibration notice effect period timer starts (001SGS508), the vibration notice effect execution decision flag is turned off (001SGS509), and then the vibration notice effect is produced. End the process.

Further, if the vibration advance notice effect period timer is operating (001SGS501; Y), it is determined whether or not the vibration advance notice effect period timer has timed out after the vibration advance notice effect period timer is set to -1 (001SGS510). (001SGS511).

If the vibration advance notice effect period timer is not timered out (001SGS511; N), the vibration advance notice effect processing is terminated, while if the vibration advance notice effect period timer is out of the timer (001SGS511; Y), the effect LED001SG061 is terminated. And the vibration motor 001SG062 are turned off, and then the vibration notice effect processing is terminated.

FIG. 8-19 is a flow chart showing a determination operation effect process executed by the 001SGS310C in the variable display effect process of FIG. 8-16. In the determination operation effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the determination operation effect execution flag is in the ON state (001SGS551).

If the deciding operation effect executing flag is not in the ON state (001SGS551; N), the deciding operation effect start waiting timer is set to -1 (001SGS552) to determine whether or not the deciding operation effect start waiting timer has timed out. (001SGS553).

When the timer for the start of the decision operation effect is not timered out (001SGS553; N), the decision operation effect process is terminated, while when the timer for the start of the decision operation effect is out of the timer (001SGS553; Y), the decision is made. The operation effect executing flag is turned on (001SGS554), and the determined operation effect period is set in the determined operation effect period timer (001SGS555).

Next, after selecting and setting the process table for the determination operation effect (001SGS556), the determination operation effect process timer starts (001SGS557). Then, the content of the first process data of the determination operation effect is controlled, and the determination operation effect process ends.

In addition, the process table of the determination operation effect is also the display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, the lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, as well as the process table according to the fluctuation pattern. Sound control execution data for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are each process data n (1 to N). Are arranged in chronological order in correspondence with (up to).

On the other hand, when the decision operation effect executing flag is on (001SGS551; Y), the decision operation effect process timer is set to -1 (001SGS559), and the decision operation effect period timer is set to -1 (001SGS560). It is determined whether or not the fixed operation effect period timer has timed out (001SGS561).

When the determination operation effect period timer is out (001SGS561; Y), the effect LED001SG061 and the vibration motor 001SG062 are turned off (001SGS575), and the determination operation effect execution flag is turned off (001SGS575). , The vibration notice effect processing is finished.

On the other hand, when the fixed operation effect period timer is not timer-out (001SGS561; N), it is further determined whether or not the fixed operation effect process timer is timer-out (001SGS562), and the fixed operation effect process timer is a timer. If it is not out (001SGS562; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS565, and if the determination operation effect process timer is out of the timer (001SGS562; Y), after switching the determination operation effect process data (001SGS563). ), After the next decision operation effect effect timer starts (001SGS564), the process proceeds to 001SGS565.

In 001SGS565, the control content of the determination operation effect process data is implemented. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation is valid (001SGS566).

If it is not during the operation valid period (001SGS566; N), the vibration warning effect processing is terminated, while if it is during the operation valid period (001SGS566; Y), whether or not it is the operation valid period start timing. Is determined (001SGS567).

If it is the operation valid period start timing (001SGS567; Y), after starting the display of the operation promotion image (see FIG. 8-24) (001SGS568), the process proceeds to 001SGS569, and if it is not the operation valid period start timing (001SGS567; N), the process proceeds to 001SGS569 without starting the display of the operation promotion image.

In 001SGS569, it is determined whether or not the state of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is the operated on state, and if it is the operated on state (001SGS569; Y), a predetermined operation corresponding to the determination operation is performed. After executing the effect (for example, displaying an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character), the display of the operation promotion image is terminated (001SGS571). On the other hand, if it is not in the operating on state (001SGS569; N), it is determined whether or not it is the operation valid period end timing (001SGS570), and if it is not the operation valid period end timing (001SGS570; N), The decision operation effect processing is finished.

Further, when it is the end timing of the operation valid period (001SGS570; Y), the display of the operation promotion image is ended (001SGS571).

Then, it is determined whether or not the vibration determination flag is in the ON state (001SGS572). When the vibration determination flag is not on (001SGS572; N), the determination operation effect processing is terminated, while when the vibration determination flag is on (001SGS572; Y), the effect LED001SG061 and the vibration motor 001SG062 are terminated. And is turned off (001SGS573), the vibration determination flag is set to the off state (001SGS574), and the determination operation effect processing is terminated.

(Execution timing of each production)
Next, the execution timing of each effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-21 to 8-24. 8-21 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case where (A) is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot and (B) is a fluctuation pattern of the deviation of the super reach γ. 8-22 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of (A) the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot and (B) the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot. 8-23 are diagrams showing an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ in FIGS. 8-23. 8-24 are diagrams in which (I) to (K) show an operation example of each effect in the super reach γ.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 can execute an operation notice effect that suggests a big hit based on the operation of the stick controller 31A, and a determined operation effect that notifies a big hit or a miss based on the operation of the stick controller 31A. On the other hand, the vibration motor 001SG062 notifies the vibration effect (operation effect) of reciprocating the operation unit 31S between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position in the front-rear direction for a predetermined period, and notifies the vibration notice effect and the jackpot. It is feasible in the decision operation effect. Hereinafter, operation examples of various effects in the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-23 and 8-24 based on FIGS. 8-21 (A) and 8-24.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the operation notice effect in the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot, the variable display is started. At the timing Ta2 before the super reach from the timing Ta1 (see FIG. 8-23 (A)) to the normal reach (see FIG. 8-23 (B)), the operation promotion image Z1 is displayed to give an operation notice effect. It is possible to start (see Figure 8-23 (C)). When the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on during the operation valid period from the timing Ta2 to the timing Ta3, that is, when the player's operation is detected, the suggestion image Z2 is displayed up to the timing Ta4 (FIG. 8-23 (D)). reference).

Next, at the timing Ta5 (see FIG. 8-23 (F)) at which the re-variation was started after the reach was lost (see FIG. 8-23 (E)), the execution of the vibration warning effect was decided. In this case, the vibration notice effect is executed for a predetermined period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 in the super reach display mode. In the vibration advance notice effect, the effect LED001SG061 is used to make the light emitting unit 31H emit light for a predetermined period (non-operation effect), and the vibration motor 001SG062 is used to operate the operation unit 31S for a predetermined period. A vibration effect (motion effect) that reciprocates in the front-back direction is performed between and.

Then, at the timing Ta7 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach effect (see FIGS. 8-23 (G) (H)), the operation promotion image Z11 is displayed and the operation promotion effect is started (FIG. 8-). 24 (I)), at the timing Ta8 in which the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on during the operation valid period from the timing Ta7 to the timing Ta9, the light emitting unit 31H is made to emit light for a predetermined period by the effect LED 001SG061 (non-operation). At the same time, the vibration motor 001SG062 performs a vibration effect (operation effect) in which the operation unit 31S is reciprocated in the front-rear direction between the operation non-detection position and the operation detection position for a predetermined period, and at the timing Ta10. The jackpot notification image Z12 is displayed to notify that the variable display result is a jackpot (see FIG. 8-24 (J)).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), when the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the operation notice effect in the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ deviation, the variable display is started. The operation promotion image Z1 is displayed at the timing Ta2 before the super reach after the normal reach (see FIG. 8-23 (B)) from the timing Ta1 (see FIG. 8-23 (A)) to give an operation notice effect. It is possible to start (see Figure 8-23 (C)). When the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on during the operation valid period from the timing Ta2 to the timing Ta3, that is, when the player's operation is detected, the suggestion image Z2 is displayed up to the timing Ta4 (FIG. 8-23 (D)). reference).

Next, at the timing Ta5 (see FIG. 8-23 (F)) at which the re-variation was started after the reach was lost (see FIG. 8-23 (E)), the execution of the vibration warning effect was not decided. In this case, the vibration warning effect is not executed from the timing Ta5 in which the super reach display mode is set. Then, at the timing Ta7 when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach effect, the operation promotion image Z11 is displayed and the operation promotion effect is started, and the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is used during the operation valid period from the timing Ta7 to the timing Ta9. At the timing Ta8 that is turned on, the light emission effect (non-operation effect) and the vibration effect (operation effect) are not executed, and the disengagement notification image Z13 is displayed to notify that the variable display result is disengaged (FIG. 8). See -24 (K)).

Next, an example of limiting the execution of the vibration warning effect that has been determined to be executed will be described with reference to FIG. 8-22 (A).

As shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 provides an operation notice that encourages the player to operate the stick controller 31A before the timing Ta5 when the vibration notice effect is started. Since the effect can be executed, for example, after the player operates the operation unit 31S by the operation promotion effect in the operation advance notice effect, the vibration advance notice effect is performed while the player tilts the operation unit 31S to the operation detection position in front of the operation unit 31S. It is conceivable that the start timing Ta5 will be reached.

Therefore, even when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the vibration advance notice effect, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is determined to be in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, the player executes the vibration advance notice effect. When it is determined that the operation unit 31S is being operated regardless, the execution of the vibration effect that was planned to be executed is restricted.

Specifically, the vibration motor 001SG062, which is the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, does not execute the vibration effect (operation effect) that causes the operation unit 31S to reciprocate in the front-rear direction, and the effect LED001SG061 emits light (non-operation). Start the execution of only the production). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being injured or the game machine being damaged due to the player being surprised by the operation of the operation unit 31S and performing the reflex operation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), when the vibration notice effect is started from the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the operation is detected during the period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 during the execution period of the vibration notice effect. When it is determined that the sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration warning effect, the vibration effect being executed is not restricted. That is, when the vibration effect has already started, it is highly possible that the player is operating the operation unit 31S after recognizing the vibration, so that the vibration effect is continued until the timing Ta6 without stopping. To do.

Even in the determined operation effect, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 continues to be on from the timing Ta8 when the player operates the operation unit 31S, the vibrating effect being executed continues without being interrupted.

(Another Embodiment of Feature Unit SG001)
Next, another embodiment of the feature portion SG001 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-25 to 8-27. FIG. 8-25 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine as another embodiment of the feature unit SG001. 8-26 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the case of (A) the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot and (B) the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot. FIG. 8-27 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect in the modification 1 of the feature portion SG001. In the following, the description of the same configuration as that of the above embodiment will be omitted, and only the different parts will be described.

In the above embodiment, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect. Has illustrated a mode in which the execution of the vibration effect is restricted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25, the stick controller 31A or the gaming machine in the vicinity of the stick controller 31A. Specific detection means capable of detecting that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, such as a proximity sensor 001SG0064 (or an infrared sensor (not shown)), is provided on the wall of the frame 3, and the start timing of the vibration warning effect is provided. Even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not turned on in Ta5, that is, even if the operation unit 31S is not tilted to the operation detection position, the player's fingers or the like are in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S. When is detected, the execution of the vibration effect may be restricted.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), when the execution of the vibration notice effect is determined in the variable display based on the super reach γ fluctuation pattern, the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect When the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state from the previous timing, that is, when the player detects that the player is in contact with or is close to the operation unit 31S, the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, , Even if the operation unit 31S is not tilted to the operation detection position, the execution of the vibration effect is restricted. Specifically, the vibration effect (motion effect) that was supposed to be executed is not executed, and only the light emission effect (non-operation effect) is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being injured or the game machine being damaged due to the player being surprised by the operation of the operation unit 31S and performing the reflex operation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), when the vibration notice effect is started from the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the proximity sensor is in the period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 during the execution period of the vibration notice effect. When 001SG0064 is on, that is, when it is determined that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, the vibration effect during execution is not restricted. That is, in this case, since the vibration effect has already been started, it is highly likely that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S while recognizing the vibration, and therefore the vibration effect is stopped. It continues until the timing Ta6 without doing.

(First invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the first invention shown below. That is, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine provided with an operating means that can be operated by the player, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-106830, during the execution of the production. Some of them have made it possible to enhance the effect by generating vibration by a vibration motor provided inside the operating means. However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the control for operating the operating means cannot be suitably performed depending on the situation. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of suitably performing control for operating the operating means according to the situation,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a stick controller 31A, an operating unit 31S),
An operation detection means (for example, an operation detection sensor 001SG063) capable of detecting the player's operation on the operation means, and
Specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect) capable of executing the specific effect for operating the operation means, and
With
As the specific effect, the first specific effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the determined operation effect), which is executed by the player operating the operation means, and the player Includes a second specific effect that is executed without operating the operating means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect).
When the second specific effect is executed, the specific effect executing means limits the execution of the second specific effect if the player's operation is detected by the operation detection means (for example, the effect). When the control CPU 120 determines that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration warning effect, vibration occurs. A part where the effect (motion effect) is not executed and only the light emission effect (non-motion effect) is executed. See FIG. 8-22 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the control for operating the operating means can be suitably performed depending on the situation.

The gaming machine described in means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1.
It has a structure around the operating means (for example, it has a wall portion of a game machine frame 3 around the stick controller 31A. See FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (C)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from colliding with the structure and damaging the structure due to the collision.

The gaming machine described in means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 1 or means 2.
When the player's operation is detected during the execution of the first specific effect, the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect without limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates. When it is determined that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state during the period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 during the execution period of the advance notice effect, the portion that continues to the timing Ta6 without stopping the vibration effect. FIG. B) See)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the execution of the first specific effect from being restricted even if the player continues the operation after the operation that triggers the execution of the first specific effect. Can be done.

The gaming machine described in means 4 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 3.
When the operation detecting means detects the operation of the player when the second specific effect is started, the specific effect executing means does not start the second specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120). However, when it is determined that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (operation). A part where only the light emission effect (non-operation effect) is executed without executing the effect). See Fig. 8-22 (B)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by not completely starting the second specific effect, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of a problem as compared with the case where the second specific effect is executed in a limited situation.

The gaming machine described in means 5 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 3.
The second specific effect includes an operation effect for operating the operation means (for example, a vibration effect) and a non-operation effect (for example, a light emission effect) performed in association with the operation of the operation means.
As a limitation of execution of the second specific effect, the specific effect executing means restricts the execution of the operation effect and executes the non-operation effect without limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts timing. When it is determined in Ta5 that the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration warning effect, the vibration effect (motion effect) is executed. A part where only the light emission effect (non-operation effect) is executed without doing so. See Fig. 8-22 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the non-operation effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the non-execution of the second specific effect as compared with the case where the second specific effect is not executed at all.

The gaming machine described in means 6 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 5.
A notification display unit (for example, notification display unit 001SG080) for notifying the operation of the operating means is provided at a position in the vicinity of the operating means (see FIG. 8-20 (D)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player can recognize in advance that the operating means operates, it is possible to further prevent the occurrence of the problem.

The gaming machine described in means 7 is a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
In the second specific effect, the notification effect executing means capable of executing the notification effect for notifying that the second specific effect is executed at a predetermined timing before the operation means starts the operation is further provided (for example, the effect). In the vibration effect, the control CPU 120 executes the vibration effect at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 when the operation unit 31S starts the vibration operation. (For example, a part that can output a notification sound, display a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by notifying the execution of the second specific effect in advance, it is possible to prevent the player from executing the action and prevent the execution of the second specific effect from being restricted. it can.

The gaming machine described in means 8 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 7.
Further provided with specific detection means (for example, proximity sensor 001SG0064) capable of detecting that the player is in contact with or in close proximity to the operating means.
The specific effect executing means is such that the player is in contact with or close to the operating means by the specific detection means at least when the second specific effect is executed and at least during the execution of the second specific effect. When is detected, even if the player's operation is not detected by the operation detection means, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect. When the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state, that is, when the player detects that the player is in contact with or is close to the operation unit 31S, the vibration effect is not executed even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not in the ON state at the start timing Ta5. Part. See Figure 8-26 (A))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the player is not operating but is touching or in close proximity to the operating means, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted, so that the problem can occur more reliably. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine described in means 9 is the gaming machine described in means 8.
The specific effect executing means is
As the operation mode of the operation means, a first operation (for example, a first vibration operation (strong vibration)) and a second operation (for example, a second vibration operation (weak vibration)) in which the amount of displacement in the operation is smaller than that of the first operation. )) And the operation means can be operated.
When the second specific effect is executed by the first operation and at least during the execution of the second specific effect by the first operation, the specific detection means causes the player to come into contact with or approach the operation means. When it is detected that the vibration is detected, the first operation is restricted to be switched to the second operation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) during the execution of the vibration warning effect. When is turned on, the reciprocating operation (vibration operation) of the operation unit 31S is performed by high-speed rotation by controlling the rotation of the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 from high-speed rotation to low-speed rotation. A part that limits the execution of the vibration notice effect by controlling to switch from the first vibration operation (strong vibration) to the second vibration operation (weak vibration) by low-speed rotation with a smaller amount of displacement in the operation than the first vibration operation. (See Fig. 8-28)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the operation of the second specific effect is changed to the second operation with a small displacement amount and executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game interest due to non-execution or cancellation of the second specific effect.

(Second invention)
In addition, the present embodiment includes the second invention shown below. That is, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine provided with an operating means that can be operated by the player, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-106830, during the execution of the production. Some of them have made it possible to enhance the effect by generating vibration by a vibration motor provided inside the operating means. However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the control for operating the operating means cannot be suitably performed depending on the situation. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of suitably performing control for operating the operating means according to the situation,
The gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a stick controller 31A, an operating unit 31S),
An operation detection means (for example, an operation detection sensor 001SG063) capable of detecting the player's operation on the operation means, and
Specific detection means (for example, proximity sensor 001SG0064) capable of detecting that the player is in contact with or in close proximity to the operation means, and
Specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect) capable of executing the specific effect for operating the operation means, and
With
As the specific effect, the first specific effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the determined operation effect), which is executed by the player operating the operation means, and the player Including a second specific effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect) that is executed without operating the operating means.
The specific effect executing means is such that the player is in contact with or close to the operating means by the specific detection means at least when the second specific effect is executed and at least during the execution of the second specific effect. When is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the proximity sensor 001SG0064 turned on at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, that is, the player sends the operation unit 31S to the operation unit 31S. When contact or proximity is detected, the vibration effect is not executed even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is not on at the start timing Ta5. See FIG. 8-26 (A)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the control for operating the operating means can be suitably performed depending on the situation.

The gaming machine described in means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1.
The specific detection means is provided at a position different from the operation unit of the operation means (for example, the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is provided on the wall portion of the game machine frame 3 in the vicinity of the stick controller 31A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the structure of the operating means from becoming complicated, and it is also possible to more accurately detect a close situation in which the operating unit is not in contact with the operating unit.

The gaming machine described in means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 1 or means 2.
The specific detection means (for example, the proximity sensor 001SG0064) is characterized in that it can detect the player's contact with the operation means.
According to this feature, it is possible to detect the contact of the player, so that the restriction according to the contact can be executed.

The gaming machine described in means 4 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 3.
When the second specific effect is started, the specific effect executing means is operated by the operation detection means even if the specific detection means does not detect that the player is in contact with or close to the operation means. When the operation of the player is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5, that is, When it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the portion where the vibration effect (motion effect) is not executed and only the light emission effect (non-operation effect) is executed. 8-26 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if a problem occurs in the specific detection means, if the player's operation is detected, the execution of the second specific effect is restricted, so that the problem occurs more reliably. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine described in means 5 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 4.
It has a structure around the operating means (for example, it has a wall portion of a game machine frame 3 around the stick controller 31A. See FIGS. 8-20 (A) to (C)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from colliding with the structure and damaging the structure due to the collision.

The gaming machine described in means 6 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 5.
When the proximity of the player is detected by the specific detection means during the execution of the first specific effect, the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect without limitation (for example, effect control). When the CPU 120 determines that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state during the period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta6 during the execution period of the vibration warning effect, the portion that continues to the timing Ta6 without stopping the vibration effect. (See Fig. 8-22 (B))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the execution of the operation that triggers the execution of the first specific effect, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted even if the player is in contact with or in close proximity to the operating means. You can prevent that.

The gaming machine described in means 7 is a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6.
When the specific effect executing means starts the second specific effect, if the specific detection means detects contact or proximity of the player, the specific effect executing means does not start the second specific effect (for example, effect control). When the CPU 120 detects that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is on at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect, that is, the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is turned on at the start timing Ta5. The vibration effect is not executed even if it is not in the state. See FIG. 8-26 (A).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by not completely starting the second specific effect, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of a problem as compared with the case where the second specific effect is executed in a limited situation.

The gaming machine described in means 8 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 6.
The second specific effect includes an operation effect for operating the operation means (for example, a vibration effect) and a non-operation effect (for example, a light emission effect) performed in association with the operation of the operation means.
As a limitation of execution of the second specific effect, the specific effect executing means restricts the execution of the operation effect and executes the non-operation effect without limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts timing. When it is determined in Ta5 that the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the player is operating the operation unit 31S regardless of the execution of the vibration notice effect, the vibration effect (motion effect) is executed. The part that executes only the light emission effect (non-operation effect), etc. See Fig. 8-26 (S))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the non-operation effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest due to the non-execution of the second specific effect as compared with the case where the second specific effect is not executed at all.

The gaming machine described in means 9 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 8.
A notification display unit (for example, notification display unit 001SG080) for notifying the operation of the operating means is provided at a position near the operating means (see FIG. 8-20 (D)). It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player can recognize in advance that the operating means operates, it is possible to further prevent the occurrence of the problem.

The gaming machine described in means 10 is the gaming machine described in any of means 1 to 9.
In the second specific effect, the notification effect executing means capable of executing the notification effect for notifying that the second specific effect is executed at a predetermined timing before the operation means starts the operation is further provided (for example, the effect). In the vibration effect, the control CPU 120 executes the vibration effect at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 when the operation unit 31S starts the vibration operation. (For example, a part that can output a notification sound, display a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by notifying the execution of the second specific effect in advance, it is possible to prevent the player from approaching the operating means and prevent the execution of the second specific effect from being restricted. ..

The gaming machine described in means 11 is the gaming machine described in means 10.
The specific effect executing means is
As the operation mode of the operation means, a first operation (for example, a first vibration operation (strong vibration)) and a second operation (for example, a second vibration operation (weak vibration)) in which the amount of displacement in the operation is smaller than that of the first operation. )) And the operation means can be operated.
When the second specific effect is executed by the first operation and at least during the execution of the second specific effect by the first operation, the specific detection means causes the player to come into contact with or approach the operation means. When it is detected that the vibration is detected, the limitation of switching the first operation to the second operation is performed as the limitation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and operation detection) during the execution of the vibration warning effect. When the sensor 001SG063) is turned on, the reciprocating operation (vibration operation) of the operation unit 31S is performed by controlling the rotation of the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 from high-speed rotation to low-speed rotation. By controlling to switch from the first vibration operation (strong vibration) due to high-speed rotation to the second vibration operation (weak vibration) due to low-speed rotation, which has a smaller amount of displacement in the operation than the first vibration operation, the vibration warning effect can be executed. Restriction part. See Fig. 8-28)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the operation of the second specific effect is changed to the second operation with a small displacement amount and executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game interest due to non-execution or cancellation of the second specific effect.

(Modification example 1 of feature unit 001SG)
In the above-described embodiment, even when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are turned on after the vibration warning effect is started, the execution of the vibration effect is continued without being stopped. Is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-27, when the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is turned on during the execution of the vibration warning effect, the vibration effect is executed. May be stopped and only the execution of the light emitting effect is continued to limit the execution of the vibration effect.

(Modification example 2 of feature unit 001SG)
In the above-described embodiment, even when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are turned on after the vibration warning effect is started, the execution of the vibration effect is continued without being stopped. Is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28, when the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is turned on during the execution of the vibration warning effect, the vibration motor 001SG062 By controlling the rotation of the drive shaft (not shown) to be switched from high-speed rotation to low-speed rotation, the reciprocating operation (vibration operation) of the operation unit 31S is changed from the first vibration operation (strong vibration) by the high-speed rotation to the first. The execution of the vibration effect may be restricted by controlling the switching to the second vibration operation (weak vibration) by low-speed rotation in which the amount of displacement in the operation is smaller than that of the vibration operation.

That is, the execution of the vibration effect may be restricted by continuously executing the operation unit 31S by controlling the operation mode to be switched to the weak mode without stopping the vibration effect being executed.

(Modification example 3 of feature unit 001SG)
In the above-described embodiment, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect, the execution of the vibration effect is continued without being stopped. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 8-29, in the effect control CPU 120, whether or not the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is in the ON state at the start timing of the vibration advance notice effect. When the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is in the off state, the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 is rotated at a high speed to perform the first vibration operation (not shown). When the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (and the operation detection sensor 001SG063) is in the ON state by executing the vibration effect by (strong vibration), the drive shaft (not shown) of the vibration motor 001SG062 is rotated at a low speed. The vibration effect by the second vibration operation (weak vibration) may be executed.

That is, the vibration effect is started, but the operation mode of the operation unit 31S is changed to a strong vibration mode according to the state of the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 (whether or not it is operated or whether it is in contact or close to each other). Instead, the execution of the vibration effect may be restricted by executing the vibration effect by controlling the switching to the weak vibration mode.

In this way, limiting the execution of the vibration effect is not limited to the one in which the vibration effect is not executed or the vibration effect being executed is stopped as in the above-described embodiment, but also the vibration operation mode (for example, vibration) in the vibration effect. (Reciprocating movement range, reciprocating movement speed, etc.) is executed or switched in the second vibration operation, which has a smaller vibration mode than the first vibration operation, the execution period of the vibration operation is shortened, and the vibration operation is intermittently performed. In the case of executing a predetermined number of times, the number of executions is reduced.

(Explanation of deformation and application)
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 may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the variable display based on the super reach γ fluctuation pattern, the embodiment in which the vibration notice effect (vibration effect) is started at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect is illustrated. The effect control CPU 120 is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 is used at a predetermined timing (for example, 2 to 5 seconds before the timing Ta5) before the timing Ta5 when the operation unit 31S starts the vibration operation in the vibration effect. , It may be possible to execute a notification effect (for example, outputting a notification sound, displaying a notification image on the image display device 5, etc.) to notify that the vibration effect is executed.

Further, when the notification effect can be executed as described above, even if the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are on during the execution period of the notification effect, the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect (vibration effect) is set. If the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are in the off state, it is not necessary to limit the execution of the vibration effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variable display based on the super reach γ fluctuation pattern, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are on at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect, the vibration notification effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the vibration effect is not executed in the vibration advance notice effect, an abnormality notification indicating that the execution of the vibration effect is restricted in the vibration advance notice effect is performed. (For example, displaying a message such as "Please take your hand off the controller" or "Dangerous" or outputting a voice) may be executable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the stick controller 31A (operating means) executes the vibration effect (second specific effect) and the player's operation, contact, or proximity is detected, the execution of the vibration effect is restricted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 detects the player's operation, contact, or proximity to the operating means over a specific period during a period other than the execution period of the vibration effect. In some cases, it is possible to execute a notification (for example, displaying a message such as "Please take your hand off the controller" or "Dangerous" or outputting a voice) to alert you that the operating means may operate. May be. In addition, if the player's operation, contact, or proximity to the operating means is detected even after the notification is executed, the operating means may operate in a more emphasized manner (for example, "dangerous!"). You may want to execute a notification to call attention.

Further, when the abnormality notification is executed as described above, it is possible to count the number of times that the execution of the vibration warning effect is restricted after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the number of times the restriction is executed is a predetermined number of times (for example, 5). The execution of the vibration notice effect may not be restricted until the number of times is reached, and the execution of the vibration notice effect may be restricted after that time. If the execution of the vibration notice effect is restricted from the next time onward, the restriction on the execution of the vibration notice effect is released when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on or when a predetermined condition such as the execution of the demo effect is satisfied. You may try to do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is not provided and the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect, the vibration effect is executed by the vibration warning effect. In another embodiment, the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are provided, and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is on at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect. Although the embodiment in which the execution of the vibration effect is not executed (restricted) is illustrated in the vibration notice effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the proximity sensor 001SG0064 is provided, the vibration When it is detected by the specific detection means at the start timing Ta5 of the advance notice effect that the player is in contact with the operation unit 31S, the vibration advance notice effect restricts the execution of the vibration effect, but the specific detection means limits the execution of the vibration effect. When it is detected that the player is close to the operation unit 31S, the vibration warning effect may not limit the execution of the vibration effect. On the contrary, when it is detected by the specific detection means that the player is close to the operation unit 31S at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect, the execution of the vibration effect is restricted by the vibration notice effect. When it is detected by the specific detection means that the player is in contact with the operation unit 31S, the vibration warning effect may not limit the execution of the vibration effect. Further, when it is detected by the specific detection means that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S, the vibration effect is produced by the vibration warning effect regardless of whether the operation detection sensor 001SG063 is in the ON state. The vibration warning effect may be restricted only when it is detected by the specific detection means that the player is in contact with or close to the operation unit 31S and the operation of the operation unit 31S is detected. The execution of the vibration effect may be restricted by.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the stick controller 31A capable of tilting operation by the player is applied as the operation means to be the target of the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a push button 31B capable of a pressing operation, or another operating means such as a cross key or a jog dial may be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which a stick controller 31A capable of vibrating operation is applied as an operable operating means has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation is reciprocating as described above. In addition to the vibration operation due to movement, for example, an operation button capable of projecting from the first operation non-detection position to the second operation non-detection position above the first operation non-detection position, a rotation operation, and a slide. Includes operating means and the like capable of operating modes other than vibration, such as moving motion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the stick controller 31A operated in connection with the effects such as the operation notice effect and the determined operation effect is applied as the operation means to be the target of the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and operating means not related to the effect may be applied. Specifically, for example, an operation means for setting an effect environment such as an effect sound and screen brightness, and an operation means operated in connection with a game (for example, a stop switch or an operation lever in a slot machine). Etc. may be targeted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the stick controller 31A, which is difficult to elastically deform, is applied as an operation means to be the target of the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the operating means may be made of a material that can be elastically deformed (for example, silicon rubber). By doing so, not only the operation by vibration but also the elastic deformation is accompanied, so that the vibration operation is further emphasized. In addition to being able to show it, it is less likely to be injured even if the player comes into contact with it, so safety can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the stick controller 31A is applied as the operation means to be the target of the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation is possible. There may be a plurality of operating means having different operation modes. In this case, for example, when the operation, contact, or proximity of the player is detected by any one of the plurality of operating means when the vibration effect (second specific effect) is executed, the operation mode of the operating means is determined. The method of limiting the execution of the vibration effect may be different. Specifically, when the first operating means that can operate in the first operation and the second operating means that can operate in the second operation with a smaller displacement amount in the operation than the first operation are provided, the first operating means is used. When the player's operation or contact or proximity is detected the first time when the vibration effect is executed, the vibration effect is not executed, while the operation of the player when the vibration effect is executed by the second operation means. When the second number of times of contact or proximity is detected more than the first number of times, the vibration effect may not be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the stick controller 31A is applied as the operation means to be the target of the vibration effect in the vibration notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first operation means is not limited to this. And a plurality of operating means including the second operating means provided on the player side of the first operating means may be provided. In this case, if the player's operation, contact, or proximity is detected when the vibration effect is executed by the second operating means, the execution of the vibration effect is restricted (or the operation mode is set to "weak"), while the game is played. When the operation or contact of the player is detected when the vibration effect is executed by the first operation means far from the person, the execution of the vibration effect (second specific effect) is not restricted (or the operation mode is set to "strong"). ) May be done.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 as the specific effect executing means executes the second specific effect based on the detection result of the operation detecting means capable of detecting the contact or proximity of the player to the operating means. Although the embodiment for determining whether or not to limit is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the contact or proximity situation of the player to the operating means (for example, whether or not the player is firmly gripped or very close). (Slightly close, etc.) may be determined, and whether or not to restrict the execution of the vibration effect (second specific effect) and the method of restricting the execution may be determined according to the determination result.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stick controller 31A as an operating means exemplifies a mode in which the operation mode cannot be changed, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a player or a clerk at a game hall. May be able to change (set) the operation mode of the operation means on the effect setting screen or the like. Specifically, the operation mode of the operating means may be set to any one of a plurality of stages such as "strong", "medium", and "weak". Further, the operation mode of the operation means when restricting the execution of the vibration effect may be set to any one of a plurality of stages such as "strong", "medium", "weak", and "no operation". Further, the sensitivity of the operation detecting means for detecting the contact or proximity of the player to the operating means may be set to any one of a plurality of stages such as "strong", "medium", and "weak".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the operation detection sensor 001SG063 and the proximity sensor 001SG0064 are on at the start timing Ta5 of the vibration warning effect, the effect LED001SG061 provided on the operation unit 31S is used without executing the vibration effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the light emitting means other than the light emitting effect, for example, the light emitting means (for example, the frame 3 for a game machine) provided other than the operation unit 31S. The game effect lamp 9 provided in the above, the lamp provided on the board side, etc.) is made to emit light, and the image display device 5 is displayed with a display image in which the stick controller 31A is vibrating. It may be possible to execute a vibration assisting effect indicating that the advance notice effect was scheduled to be executed. By doing so, it is possible to preferably suppress a decrease in the expectation of the player due to the vibration effect having a high expectation of a big hit not being executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the first specific effect executed by the player operating the operating means, a mode in which the vibration effect that can be executed by the determined operation effect is applied has been exemplified. The first specific effect may be a vibration effect that can be executed in an operation effect (for example, an operation notice effect) other than the determined operation effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the second specific effect executed without the player operating the operating means, a mode in which the vibration effect that can be executed by the vibration notice effect is applied has been illustrated, but the present invention illustrates this. The second specific effect may be a vibration effect that can be executed in an effect other than the vibration advance notice effect (for example, an operation advance notice effect).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the vibration effect is commonly executed regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. By changing the vibration mode in the vibration effect according to the set value, it may be possible to suggest a setting that suggests which of 1 to 6 the set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, if the set value is a low setting (for example, set value 1 or 2), the vibration time is 2 seconds, if the set value is an intermediate setting (for example, set value 3 or 4), the vibration time is 4 seconds, and the vibration time is set high (for example, for example). In the case of the set value 5 or 6), it may be possible to suggest the setting by setting the vibration time to 6 seconds and changing the vibration mode.

Further, when the execution of the vibration effect is restricted as described above, for example, on the light emitting means provided other than the operation unit 31S (for example, the game effect lamp 9 provided on the frame 3 for the game machine or the board side). By making the provided lamp or the like emit light, or by displaying a display image of the mode in which the stick controller 31A is vibrating on the image display device 5, it is shown that the vibration warning effect was planned to be executed. In a device that enables the vibration assisting effect, the setting value is suggested by making the effect mode of such the vibration assisting effect (for example, the light emitting mode by the light emitting means and the vibration mode in the displayed image) different according to the set value. It may be possible. By doing so, it is possible not only to suppress the decrease in the expectation of the player due to the vibration effect having a high expectation of big hit being not executed by the auxiliary vibration effect, but also even when the vibration effect is not executed. Since setting suggestions may be made, it is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation for playing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the operation notice effect can be executed at a timing before the start timing Ta5 of the vibration notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation notice is particularly limited. The production does not have to be feasible.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. The first invention and the second invention can be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated.

When the first invention or the second invention is applied to the slot machine, the advantageous state for the player is notified of a big bonus or a regular bonus that increases the winning probability of a small winning combination, and an operation mode that is advantageous for the player. This includes a state (for example, an AT (assist time) state), a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, and a state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is increased (for example, an ART (assist replay time) state).

It should be noted that the game machine capable of playing a game may be at least one that plays a game, and may be a general game machine as well as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 31A Stick controller 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation detection means capable of detecting a player's operation on the operation means,
Specific detection means capable of detecting that the player is in contact with or in close proximity to the operating means, and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect that operates the operating means,
With
The specific effect includes a first specific effect executed by the player operating the operating means and a second specific effect executed by the player without operating the operating means.
In the specific effect executing means, when the second specific effect is executed and at least during the execution of the second specific effect, the player is in contact with or close to the operating means by the specific detection means. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution of the second specific effect is restricted when the above is detected.

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