JP2020199093A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing interest.SOLUTION: It is shown by (A) that a freeze performance is underway, a push button 31B is long-pressed and timer display (special display) 023AK01 is displayed, and a remaining period of the freeze performance is 09:37 seconds. Timer display (specific display) 023AK02 as timer display (specific display) accompanying notice A is displayed in a mode of "under preparation" in a left upper part of an image display device 5. When pressing operation (long-pressing) of the push button 31B is canceled, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is erased as shown in (B). In the meantime, the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 continues to be displayed regardless of presence or absence of pressing operation of the push button 31B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-6

Description

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

A game machine in which an acquisition effect for notifying the acquisition of the execution right of any of a plurality of element effects is executed has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-116654

In the game machine described in Patent Document 1, since the acquisition effect is uniformly executed regardless of the element effect, it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine with improved interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of feature unit 024AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Motion detection means (for example, push button 31B) that can detect the motion of the player,
As a notice effect suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state, the first notice effect (for example, the notice effect of notice A) and the second notice effect different from the first notice effect (for example, pseudo continuous effect, during normal reach) A means of executing a notice effect that can execute multiple types of notice effects including a chance-up effect and an SP reach development effect)
Specific display executing means (for example, variable display in step S172) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, specific display 023AK02) suggesting that the first notice effect is executed before the first notice effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120) that executes the advance notice effect in the process,
An effect of executing the process of the special display executing means (step 023AKS039) capable of displaying a special display (for example, special display 023AK01) suggesting that the second notice effect is executed before the second notice effect is executed. With a control CPU 120)
The specific display executing means can display the specific display regardless of whether or not the player's movement is detected.
The special display executing means can display the special display by detecting the movement of the player (when it is determined Yes in step 023AKS038, the process of step 023AKS039 is executed).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

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 explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing in the game control main processing. It is a timing chart of the specific fluctuation pattern of the feature part 023AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect setting process during change of the feature part 023AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of freeze effect execution processing of a feature part 023AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 023AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 023AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 023AK. It is a timing chart such as a freeze effect of a feature part 023AK. It is a timing chart such as a freeze effect of a feature part 023AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the predetermined effect execution pattern of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification.

(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 ball launching device and is driven 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 7-segment LEDs and 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). Fluctuations 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 symbol 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 variable display. 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). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also 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 in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also 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 stored items on hold. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages 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 as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides 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) 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 the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 pattern game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. 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 held, 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 opening 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 stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. 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 pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. 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 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 a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". 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". Further, 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 big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state is a combination of the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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 many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls are obtained, or a jackpot type in which 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 variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability 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, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base 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 should be noted that there may be no "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 a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

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 symbol. 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 that 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 is in 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 pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", 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 loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", 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 ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. 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 "reach loss").

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 pre-reading notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading 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 accuracy state and the low accuracy 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 includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball has passed 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 a prize-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 a 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 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 CGROM (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 on / off 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 processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing 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 to the state 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, for example, the image display device 5 indicates that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. , Display the screen for notification. 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, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the 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, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing 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 game ball passing 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 a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the 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 storing the hold information and the number of hold storages, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. 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 step 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 reserved 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 fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set 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. In addition, 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 memorized, 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 value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) 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 special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process 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 "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", 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 of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state 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 big winning opening is measured based on 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. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device 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. Ends 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 reduction 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 has elapsed. 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 source 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. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, 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 turned on (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 off (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 on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are 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 receive 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 pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading 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 effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). 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, which 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 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 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 jackpot effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process "7" in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. Update to ", 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 the 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 the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the 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 percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of the feature part regarding the set value)
Hereinafter, the feature portion related to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

Although not shown, the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. ing. Further, although not shown, the main board 11 has a lock switch for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, and a jackpot which will be described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a winning probability (ball output rate) and an open sensor that detects the opening of a gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the present embodiment is also a state in which the staff of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state).

Operation units such as these lock switches and setting changeover switches that can be operated by the staff of the amusement park and the like are provided in the setting changeover main body unit and are housed in the board case together with the main board 11. The lock switch and the setting changeover switch are exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case so that the lock switch and the setting changeover switch can be operated without opening the board case.

A board case containing a lock switch and a setting changeover switch is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the lock switch and the setting changeover switch are extremely difficult or impossible to operate when the game machine frame is closed, and can be operated by opening the game machine frame using a predetermined door key. .. Further, since the lock switch requires the operation of the setting key possessed by the staff of the game hall or the like, only the administrator who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch. The lock switch is also a switch that can perform an ON / OFF switching operation by using a setting key. In 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.

A display monitor capable of displaying set values and base values is arranged on the board case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 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 is opened. This is the front of the pachinko machine 1 and is different from the front of the pachinko machine 1. As described above, the display monitor is arranged in front of the game board 2 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized when the frame for the game machine is open. 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.

The display monitor includes a first display unit, a second display unit, a third display unit, and a fourth display unit. The first display unit to the fourth display unit of the display monitor are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged at the lower right side of the seven segments. .. The first display unit to the fourth display unit of the display monitor can be lit or blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

A game information display unit may be provided as a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1, for example, at a lower left position of the game area. A round indicator, a right-handed lamp, a probability variation lamp, and a time saving lamp are collectively arranged in the game information display unit. The round display can display the number of rounds and the type of big hit in the big hit game during the big hit game. The right-handed lamp lights up in a game state in which the game ball is launched toward the right game area, such as a low-accuracy high-base state as a time-saving state or a big hit game state. The probabilistic lamp lights up when it is in the probabilistic state. The time saving lamp lights up when the time saving state is reached. The round display is composed of 5 segments (LEDs).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value is composed 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. Further, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the game field side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the game field side. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state changes depending on the set value. May be good. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

8-1 (A) and 8-1 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-1 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 8-2 (A) shows the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when the figure is the second special figure is shown. The display result judgment table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for each set value is set as a variable display result (special figure display result) of a special symbol. Is. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result judgment table is not limited to the one using individual display result judgment tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the display result judgment common to the first special figure and the second special figure. A table may be used.

Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the display result is 1020 to 1346. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result when the game state is the probability change state in the case where the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, 1020 to Up to 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1383. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the 1st special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1272 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33994 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1272 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 1372 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

In each display result judgment table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values than in the normal state or the time reduction state (low probability state) are the special figures of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. 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). Then, the probability of being determined (for example, 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 1 / when the set value is 4). Compared to 240, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher. (For example, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, 1/160 when the set value is 3, 1/140 when the set value is 4, and the set value is When it is 5, it is 1/120, and when the set value is 6, it is 1/100). The probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability changing state (high probability state) than in the normal state or the time saving state. In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

The magnification 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 depending on each set value (for example, if the setting value is 1, the magnification 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 1.5 times, and if the set value is 2, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the normal state or the time saving state The multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the above is not limited to 1.625 times), and the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value. The multiples of the jackpot probability in the above may be set to be constant (for example, 5 times).

In each first special figure display result determination table, 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 value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (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 of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the first special regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that they have the same value, which is different from the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (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 gaming state is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is not limited to the form in which the probability determined to control the small hit game state as "small hit" is the same probability, and the special figure display result is displayed according to the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state as a "small hit" may be different. It is not limited to the form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state by setting the special figure display result as "small hit" according to the variable special map is different, and the special figure display result is "small hit" regardless of the variable special map. The probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

Focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to "big hit" and "small hit" in each display result judgment table, in the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. , The range from 1024 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 "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to 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. As described above, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, While only the values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is " It is assigned to "big hit". 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 judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 among the hit judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical range of the big hit judgment values for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. 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 "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to 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. In this way, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range While only the numerical values in (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range becomes "big hit". Assigned. 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, 32767 of the hit determination values are 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. The range from ~ 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, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large 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 of the hit judgment values from 1020 to 1237 is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range. 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 "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to 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. In this way, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, While only the values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is " It is assigned to "big hit". 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 judgment 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 judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of determination values (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) for small hit determination values in the range of 32767 to 33421. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large 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 probabilistic state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical range of the big hit judgment values for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. 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 "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to 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. As described above, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range ( While only the numbers in 1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hits", when the set value is 2 or more, the numbers in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Has been done. 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 second special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values, as 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 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, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of determination values (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) for small hit determination values in the range of 32767 to 33421. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In each display result judgment table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the judgment included in a continuous numerical range consisting of a common numerical range or a common numerical range and a non-common numerical range with the hit judgment value 1020 as a reference. The value is set as the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767 is used as the small hit judgment regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is judged as the numerical range of the value.

In each display result judgment table, when the fluctuation special figure is 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 the same). is there. In addition, 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).

In each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit" is the lowest, and the value of the set value is Judgment values are assigned so that the larger the 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: setting value 6> setting value 5> setting value 4> setting). Value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of the random number value 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 the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this way, 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. 8-1 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 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. 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 in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

The setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not limited to a total of 6 setting values 1 to 6, and the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are 5 or less. It may be 7 or more. The larger the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the probability of big hits increases, the specific big hit type can be easily determined, etc.), and the pachinko game is not limited to the form. The smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game playability itself is not limited to a form that does not change, and the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The sex may change. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (to control the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

Next, the processing in the game control main processing in the feature unit related to the set value will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing performed in the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. The processing in the game control main processing is, for example, in the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, after the interrupt is set to prohibit, the stack pointer is set, the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc. ), The setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like may be executed after the initial setting is performed.

When the processing in the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (Step S1A). Before the process of step S1A, a process of clearing the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process has been executed according to a predetermined condition may be performed.

When the clear switch is ON (step S1A; Yes), the RAM clear flag is set (step S2A) and the process proceeds to step S3A. When the clear switch is OFF (step S1A; No), step S2A The process proceeds to step S3A without executing the process of.

In step S3A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch is ON (step S3A). When the lock switch is ON (step S3A; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor is ON (step S4A). When the release sensor is ON, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the lock switch ON and the game machine frame open (step S4A; Yes), is the RAM clear flag set? Whether or not it is determined (step S5A).

When the RAM clear flag is set (step S5A), the set value change process (step S6A) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to the process of step S8A. When the RAM clear flag is not set (step S5A; No), the set value confirmation process (step S7A) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to perform the process of step S8A. move on. If the lock switch is OFF (step S3A; No) or the release sensor is OFF (step S4A; No), the process proceeds to step S8A as it is.

The setting value change process is performed by turning on the lock switch and the clear switch while the gaming machine frame is open when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted. This is the process to be performed. In the set value change process, a process of transmitting a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12, a process of updating the content of the address F001 in the RAM 102 as a temporary set value based on the operation of the setting changeover switch, A process of updating and storing a temporary set value as an actual set value at the address F000 in the RAM 102 and a process of transmitting a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed according to the state of the lock switch.

In the set value confirmation process, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on (the clear switch is off) with the gaming machine frame open. It is a process performed by doing. In the set value confirmation process, a process of transmitting a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12, a display of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is started on the display monitor, and the pachinko game machine 1 is provided. The process of outputting a security signal to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown), the display or the like is terminated according to the state of the lock switch, and the setting is set for the effect control board 12. The process of sending the value confirmation end notification command is performed.

In the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the round indicator are turned on from the start of each process, and the first hold indicator 25A, By starting the second hold display 25B and the blinking of the right-handed lamp, the player, the staff of the game hall, etc. are changing or setting the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1. It suffices if it is possible to recognize that the value is being confirmed. Further, the lighting pattern of the segment constituting the round display may be any mode as long as it does not correspond to any of the plurality of jackpot types. Further, the segments constituting the round display may be lit in different modes at the start of the set value change process and the start of the set value confirmation process.

In step S8A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared (whether or not the RAM clear process (step S9A) is executed) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time. (Step S8A). If the RAM clear flag is set (step S8A; Yes), the RAM clear process (step S9A) is executed and then the process proceeds to step S10A. If the RAM clear flag is not set (step S8A; No), the RAM is cleared. The process proceeds to step S10A without executing the process (step S9A). Then, as another process, for example, depending on whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, the CPU 103 recovers whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start or in the state before the power failure (starts by a hot start). ), Perform processing according to each (step S10A), and end the processing in the game control main processing.

In the RAM clear processing, data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag are cleared by storing "00H" in an address other than the first address (F000) in which the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored. Processing is done. In the RAM clear processing, instead of clearing the data other than the set value, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (the address F000 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment). It may be possible to clear only the game information stored in (F003 or later of ~ FXXX).

The process of step S10A includes a process of blinking all the segments constituting the display monitor for a period (for example, 5 seconds) of the cold start notification timer at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, only a part of the segments may be blinked, or at least a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor may be turned on. Further, in the processing in the game control main processing, for example, based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), the recovery from the power failure during the setting change, and the like. A process of transmitting an error designation command according to an abnormality of the set value to the effect control board 12 may be included. Further, as a notification (error notification) of the occurrence of an abnormal setting value error or recovery from a power failure during setting change, the first display unit, the second display unit, the third display unit, and the fourth display that constitute the display monitor are displayed. A process of displaying "E." may be performed in each of the parts. Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and manages the game hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a computer, and thereafter, the CPU 103 displays until the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off (until the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall). The occurrence notification of an error may be executed by the monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B.

In the process in the game control main process, when the lock switch is determined to be ON in step S3A and then the release sensor is determined to be OFF in step S4A, the opening of the game machine frame is detected. Since the operation of the lock switch is detected without this, an error designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 and an error notification may be performed by a display monitor or the like. The process of step S10A may include a process of transmitting a set value notification command to the effect control board 12. The set value notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S10A regardless of whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. As a result, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the set value can be identifiable and stored regardless of whether or not the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 is changed. it can.

When an abnormal set value is set or when the setting value is being changed and the power is restored, the display monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B notify the occurrence of an error. By executing the above, the staff of the game hall can recognize that the pachinko game machine 1 has recovered from the occurrence of an error or the power failure during the change of the set value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. .. In addition, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved by making it possible for the management device of the game hall to recognize the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure while changing the set value. Will be.

As described above, the display result determination table included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, as shown in FIG. 8-1, up to 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values regardless of the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The range of is set as a common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), the value corresponding to each set value is set from 1238. The range up to is set as a non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value are continuous with the hit judgment value 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since it is set to be in a numerical range, when determining whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the value of the random number MR1 is the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1020. It may be determined whether or not it is within the numerical range up to. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in an advantageous state.

Since the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value within the range of 0 to 65535 is set at one place with 1020 as the reference value, it is disturbed as compared with the case where a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state judgment value are provided. It is not necessary to determine whether or not the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) multiple times. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in an advantageous state.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probability variation state, the big hit determination value of 1020 is used as the big hit reference value. Since the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the values are set to be continuous numerical ranges, when determining whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled, the value of the random number value MR1 is set. Whether it is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and whether it is within the range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the probabilistic state. It may be judged whether or not. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result judgment table, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. (While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of is 655, which is about twice.) On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). Therefore, when determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled, the value of the random number MR1 is within the numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special chart. It suffices to judge whether or not it is. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the judgment value of the jackpot in the case of 6. Therefore, when determining whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. When determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled, the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special chart. It may be determined whether or not. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the big hit game state and the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state.

(Explanation of feature section 023AK)
Subsequently, the feature 023AK will be described. In the feature 023AK, the description of the parts (configuration, processing, etc.) common to the basic description will be omitted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 023 can execute a freeze effect as a predetermined effect having a high ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player according to the length of the effect period. ing. The freeze effect is an effect in which the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 and the movement of the background on the image display device 5 are stopped (freeze) for a predetermined period of time. There are multiple types of periods during which the variable display of the decorative pattern freezes, and the longer the freeze period, the easier it is to control the advantageous state.

Then, in the feature 023AK, a special display (timer display) regarding the effect period of the freeze effect is displayed based on the operation of the push button 31B as the motion detection means capable of detecting the motion of the player during the freeze effect. It is possible. Specifically, the special display is a timer display that counts down the remaining time of the freeze effect or counts up the execution time of the freeze effect.

As described above, in the feature 023AK, a special display capable of grasping the effect period of the freeze effect is displayed based on the operation (movement) of the player during the freeze effect. As a result, when the player wants to confirm the effect period of the freeze effect, the special display can be displayed by the operation of the player, so that the player can respond to the request. Then, since it is possible to execute a production that suits the taste of the player, the interest of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, the push button 31B (push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the player's pressing operation is adopted as the motion detecting means capable of detecting the player's motion, but other operations such as the stick controller 31A are adopted. It may be a means, an infrared sensor or the like that detects the movement of the player.

In this embodiment, the freeze effect can be executed when the fluctuation pattern is a predetermined specific fluctuation pattern. For example, three types of freeze effects having different freeze effect periods (freeze periods) can be executed. When the specific variation pattern is determined on the main board 11, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect is executed on the side of the effect control board 12, and which of the three types of freeze periods is used when the freeze effect is executed. FIG. 9-1 is a timing chart showing the effect contents in the specific fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 9-1 (A) shows the effect content in the specific variation pattern when the freeze effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), when the freeze effect is not executed, after the variation of the decorative symbol is started, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, and then the decorative symbol is changed again. Executed times. After that, the decorative symbols showing the same number on the left and right decorative symbols stop and reach is established. After the reach is established, the reach effect of the normal reach (weak) is executed, and the chance-up effect of increasing the chance from the normal reach (weak) to the higher expectation normal reach (strong) is executed. After the chance-up effect is executed, the normal reach (strong) reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach (super reach) development effect that develops into super reach is executed. After the execution of the SP reach development effect, the reach effect of the super reach is executed. The specific fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern in which the display result is a big hit and a fluctuation pattern in which the display result is a loss, and the display result of the big hit or the loss (reach loss) is derived and displayed at the end of the fluctuation.

In this way, the specific fluctuation pattern is a production that suggests that there is a high degree of expectation that it will be controlled by the jackpot game state, such as a pseudo-ream effect (pseudo-ream 3 times), a chance-up effect during normal reach, and an SP reach development effect (special). It is a fluctuation pattern in which (also called production) is executed.

FIG. 9-1 (B) shows the effect contents in the specific variation pattern when the freeze effect (short) having a short freeze period is executed. When the freeze effect is executed, the freeze effect is started in which the change of the decorative pattern and the movement of the background freeze (stop) at a predetermined freeze effect start timing immediately after the start of the change (for example, 1 second later). Then, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in the case of the freeze effect (short), the freeze occurs until the start timing of the third pseudo-continuous fluctuation (the end timing of the temporary stop of the third decorative symbol). The production is executed. After that, the third pseudo-continuous variation is executed, and the chance-up effect during the normal reach and the SP reach development effect are executed, and then the reach effect of the super reach is executed, as in the case where the freeze effect is not executed.

FIG. 9-1 (C) shows the effect contents in the specific fluctuation pattern when the freeze effect (medium) having a medium freeze period is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the freeze effect is started at the freeze effect start timing, and in the case of the freeze effect (middle), the freeze effect is executed until the start timing of the chance-up effect during normal reach. Hang. After that, the normal reach (strong) reach effect is executed, and the super reach reach effect is executed after the SP reach development effect is executed, as in the case where the freeze effect is not executed.

FIG. 9-1 (D) shows the effect contents in the specific variation pattern when the freeze effect (long) having a long freeze period is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the freeze effect is started at the freeze effect start timing, and in the case of the freeze effect (long), the freeze effect is executed until the start timing of the SP reach development effect. After that, the reach production of Super Reach is executed.

In this way, immediately after the freeze effect, special effects such as pseudo-ream effect (three pseudo-ream), chance-up effect during normal reach, and SP reach development effect are executed, so the special effect is executed by the freeze effect. You can foretell that.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (B) to 9 (D), in this embodiment, three types of freeze effects having different freeze effect periods (freeze periods) can be executed. The freeze period of each freeze effect may be in the relationship of freeze effect (short) <freeze effect (medium) <freeze effect (long). For example, in this embodiment, the freeze effect (short) is 15 seconds. The freeze effect (middle) is 30 seconds, and the freeze effect (long) is 45 seconds. And the longer the freeze period, the higher the jackpot reliability. It should be noted that the freeze effect (shortest) having a shorter freeze period than the freeze effect (short) may be executed, and the freeze effect (shortest) may be treated as a premier to maximize the jackpot reliability. By providing such an effect pattern, it is possible to perform an unexpected effect.

In this embodiment, the freeze effect can be executed when the specific variation pattern is such that three types of special effects such as a pseudo-ream effect (three pseudo-ream effects), a chance-up effect during normal reach, and an SP reach development effect are executed. However, the freeze effect may be executed in the fluctuation in which any of the special effects is executed. In this case, the degree of expectation for subsequent development (the degree of expectation for performing the chance-up effect or SP reach development effect) may be different depending on the freeze period. For example, it may be easier to execute the SP reach development effect after the freeze effect (medium) is executed than when the freeze effect (short) is executed.

Subsequently, the operation of the feature unit 023AK will be described. FIG. 9-2 (A) is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect setting process during fluctuation of the feature unit 023AK. The changing effect setting process is executed in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 7 at the start of the change. The changing effect setting process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the freeze effect during the change, and for setting to execute the effect.

In the variable effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a variable pattern designation command has been received from the main board 11 by checking the receive command buffer of the RAM 122 (step 023AKS001). If the variation pattern specification command has not been received (step 023AKS001; No), the variable effect setting process ends.

If the variation pattern designation command is received (step 023AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not the advance notice effect (notice effect during change) is executed (step 023AKS002). In step 023AKS002, it is determined whether or not the advance notice effect is executed at the ratio shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), for example, based on the display result specified from the variation pattern designation command and the display result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), it is determined that the advance notice effect is executed (other than no execution) at a higher rate when the display result is a big hit than when it is lost. This makes it possible to announce and suggest that a big hit will occur depending on the presence or absence of the advance notice effect.

As the advance notice effect, it is sufficient that the advance notice effect of a plurality of types of advance notice patterns can be executed. In this embodiment, at least "notice A" is provided as a notice pattern, and "notice A + timer display" in which a timer display (specific display) is attached to the notice A (accompanied by a timer display). As a notice pattern other than these, it is sufficient that the notice B, the notice C, etc., which are different from the notice A in the production mode, can be executed. In the process of step 023AKS002, in addition to whether or not the advance notice effect is executed, it is also determined which of the advance notice patterns is to be executed.

In the notice effect of "notice A + timer display", the timer display (specific display) is displayed before the notice A is executed, and the start timing of the notice A is suggested. Specifically, the period until the notice A is started is displayed as a countdown by the timer display. Such notice A is also called a specific effect. The specific display regarding the start timing in the specific effect is different from the special display regarding the effect period of the freeze effect, and is displayed regardless of whether or not the movement of the player is detected.

In the process of step 023AKS002, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), when the display result is a big hit, the notice pattern of "notice A" is determined at a rate of 20%, and "notice A +" is determined at a rate of 15%. It is judged by the notice pattern of "timer display". Further, when the display result is lost, the notice pattern of "notice A" is determined at a rate of 1%, and the notice pattern of "notice A + timer display" is determined at a rate of 0.1%. With such a determination ratio, when the advance notice effect of "notice A" is executed, it can be announced that the ratio controlled by the big hit is high. Further, when the advance notice effect of "notice A + timer display" is executed, it is possible to give notice that the rate of being controlled by the jackpot is higher.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the determination ratio for other notice patterns is omitted, but the determination ratio may be appropriately assigned to the other notice patterns. Then, by making the jackpot reliability different according to the notice pattern, it is possible to give notice / suggest the possibility of a big hit depending on the notice pattern.

For example, there are a plurality of types of timer display (specific display) display modes associated with the advance notice effect, and the jackpot reliability may differ depending on the display mode of the specific display. For example, there are a blue timer display and a red timer display as display modes of the specific display, and the jackpot reliability is higher when the red timer display is displayed than when the blue timer display is displayed. It may be.

Further, in consideration of the freeze effect, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the determination ratio of the notice pattern may be different. For example, when the freeze effect (short) is executed alone, when the specific display related to the notice effect is displayed in addition to the freeze effect (short), the jackpot reliability and the development of the subsequent effect Expectations may be high. Also, for example, the jackpot reliability is higher when the specific display of red is displayed in addition to the freeze effect (middle) than when the specific display of blue is displayed in addition to the freeze effect (middle). And the degree of development expectation of the subsequent production may be high. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the specific display is displayed and the display mode of the specific display, and the interest of the production is improved.

In this embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the notice pattern are determined only based on whether the display result is a big hit or a loss, but based on the fluctuation pattern (presence / absence and type of reach, presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc.). It is also possible to determine whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the advance notice pattern.

If it is determined in step 023AKS003 to execute the advance notice effect (step 023AKS003; Yes), a setting for executing the advance notice effect according to the advance notice pattern is made (step 023AKS004). In step 023AKS004, for example, the effect control data for executing the advance notice effect corresponding to the advance notice pattern determined to be executed is read out, and the effect control data is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 as the data used during the current fluctuation. .. The effect control data set here is read out by the variable display effect process in step S172 of FIG. 7, and the effect control of the advance notice effect is executed.

After executing the process of step 023AKS004, or when it is determined in step 023AKS002 that the advance notice effect is not executed (step 023AKS003; No), whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command is a specific variation pattern. Is determined (step 023AKS005). If it is not a specific fluctuation pattern (step 023AKS005; No), the changing effect setting process ends.

In the case of a specific fluctuation pattern (step 023AKS005; Yes), it is determined whether or not the freeze effect is executed (step 023AKS006). In step 023AKS006, based on the display result specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command and the display result designation command, for example, at the ratio shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), whether or not the freeze effect is executed and the freeze period (freeze effect effect period). ) Is judged. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), it is determined that the freeze effect is executed at a higher rate when the display result is a big hit than when it is lost, and the longer the freeze period, the higher the rate of the big hit. The freeze period is determined so that it becomes. As a result, it is possible to foretell and suggest that a big hit will occur depending on the presence or absence of the freeze effect and the freeze period.

In this embodiment, the presence / absence of the freeze effect and the freeze period are determined only based on whether the display result is a big hit or a loss, but based on the fluctuation pattern (type of super reach, presence / absence of other effects, etc.). It is also possible to determine whether or not the freeze effect is executed and the freeze period.

When it is determined in step 023AKS006 that the freeze effect is not executed (step 023AKS007; No), the changing effect setting process ends. If it is determined in step 023AKS006 to execute the freeze effect (step 023AKS007; Yes), a setting for executing the freeze effect is made (step 023AKS008). In step 023AKS008, for example, the effect control data for executing the freeze effect corresponding to the freeze period determined to be executed is read out, and the effect control data is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 as the data used during the current fluctuation. .. Further, a freeze effect flag indicating that the freeze effect is to be executed is set (step 023AKS009), and the changing effect setting process is terminated.

In this embodiment, step 023AKS002 determines whether or not the advance notice effect is executed, and then step 023AKS006 determines whether or not the freeze effect is executed. However, after determining whether or not the freeze effect is executed, the advance notice effect is produced. You may decide whether or not to execute. In this case, the determination ratio of the advance notice effect may be different depending on whether or not the freeze effect is executed. In this embodiment, the freeze effect can be executed when the specific variation pattern is used, but the freeze effect may be executed according to the determination result of the advance notice effect. For example, when it is determined that a specific advance notice effect is to be executed, it may be possible to decide to execute the freeze effect until the specific advance notice effect is executed.

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the freeze effect execution process. The freeze effect execution process is executed in the variable display effect process of step S172 of FIG. 7 during the variable display. The freeze effect execution process executes the freeze effect determined in the freeze effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), or displays a timer display in response to the detection of an operation on the push button 31B during the execution of the freeze effect. It is a process to do.

In the freeze effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the freeze effect flag indicating that the freeze effect is to be executed is in the ON state (step 023AKS021). If the freeze effect flag is off, the freeze effect execution process ends. When the freeze effect flag is on (step 023AKS021; Yes), it is determined whether or not the freeze effect start timing (for example, 1 second after the start of fluctuation) is based on the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation and the like (step). 023AKS022).

When it is the freeze effect start timing (step 023AKS022; Yes), screen freeze control for freezing the fluctuation of the decorative pattern and the movement of the background in the image display device 5 is performed (step 023AKS022). In step 023AKS022, for example, the decorative symbol in the scroll display may be stopped at a position different from the original stop position, and when a moving background image is displayed, the movement may be stopped. After that, the freezing flag indicating that the freeze effect is being executed is set to the ON state (step 023AKS024).

If it is not the freeze effect start timing (step 023AKS022; No), it is determined whether or not it is the freeze effect end timing (step 023AKS025). In step 023AKS025, for example, it is determined whether the effect period of the freeze effect is short, medium, or long with reference to the effect control pattern, and whether or not the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation has reached the freeze effect period. You just have to judge.

When it is the freeze effect end timing (step 023AKS025; Yes), the screen freeze release control for resuming the fluctuation of the decorative pattern and the background movement that had been frozen in the image display device 5 is performed (step 023AKS026), and the freeze effect is ended. .. Then, the freezing flag and the freezing effect flag are reset to the off state (step 023AKS027).

When it is not the freeze effect end timing (step 023AKS025; No), that is, it is determined whether or not the timer display flag indicating that the timer display (special display) relating to the freeze effect effect period is being displayed is on ( Step 023AKS031). When the timer display flag is on (step 023AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is 3 seconds or more until the end of the freeze effect (step 023AKS032). In this embodiment, of the effect period of the freeze effect, the period 3 seconds before the end of the freeze effect is a specific period, and the operation of switching the display presence / absence of the timer display is effective. In other words, during the effect period of the freeze effect, the operation of switching the display presence / absence of the timer display is invalid for 3 seconds before the end of the effect. If it takes less than 3 seconds to finish the freeze effect (step 023AKS032; No), the freeze effect execution process ends.

If it is 3 seconds or more until the end of the freeze effect (step 023AKS032; Yes), that is, if it is a specific period, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been released (whether the push button release has been detected). (Step 023AKS033). In this embodiment, the timer display is displayed by the long-pressing operation of the push button 31B during the freeze effect, and the timer display is deleted when the pressing operation is canceled. If the pressing operation of the push button 31B is not released (step 023AKS033; No), the process during execution of the freeze effect is terminated and the timer display is continued.

If the operation of pressing the push button 31B is released (step 023AKS033; Yes), the control for erasing the timer display displayed on the image display device 5 is executed (step AKS034), and the timer display flag is turned off. Reset (step 023AKS035). After that, the freeze effect execution process is terminated.

In this way, while the timer display is being displayed, the timer display is hidden by canceling the pressing operation of the push button 31B. By doing so, the timer display can be hidden at the player's will, so that it is possible to execute an effect that suits the player's taste.

Even if the pressing operation of the push button 31B is canceled, the timer display is not deleted by canceling the pressing operation if it is outside the specific period (less than 3 seconds until the end of the freeze effect). By doing so, the timer display will not be erased when the freeze effect is soon completed and the specific effect is executed. Even outside the specific period, the timer display may be deleted by canceling the pressing operation.

When the timer display flag is in the off state (step 023AKS031; No), it is determined whether or not the freezing flag is in the on state (step 023AKS036). When the freezing flag is off (step 023AKS036; No), that is, it is a variation in which the freeze effect is executed, but before the start of the freeze effect, the freeze effect execution process ends.

When the freezing flag is on (step 023AKS036; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is 3 seconds or more (within a specific period) until the end of the freeze effect (step 023AKS037). If it takes less than 3 seconds to finish the freeze effect (step 023AKS037; No), the freeze effect execution process ends.

When it is 3 seconds or more until the end of the freeze effect (step 023AKS037; Yes), that is, when it is a specific period, it is determined whether or not a long press operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 023AKS038). It is determined whether or not the pressing operation on the push button 31B is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second). If the long press operation is not detected (step 023AKS038; No), the freeze effect execution process ends.

If the long press operation is detected (step 023AKS038; Yes), the image display device 5 is controlled to display a timer display regarding the effect period (effect remaining time, effect execution time) of the freeze effect (step 023AKS039). In step 023AKS039, for example, a control is executed to display the timer display on a layer higher than the frozen decorative pattern or the background image at a predetermined position of the image display device 5. By doing so, the timer display can be displayed without impairing the frozen appearance of the freeze effect. The timer display is displayed as a countdown or a countup over time.

After that, the timer display flag is set to the ON state (step 023AKS040), and the freeze effect execution process ends.

Even when the push button 31B is long-pressed, the timer display is not displayed by the long-pressing operation outside the specific period (less than 3 seconds until the end of the freeze effect). By doing so, the timer display is not unnecessarily displayed at the timing when the freeze effect is soon completed and the specific effect is executed. In this embodiment, it is not notified that it is outside the specific period, but it may be notified that it is outside the specific period during the freeze effect. For example, when it is outside the specific period, the frame portion of the timer display may be highlighted. Even outside the specific period, the timer display may be displayed by a long press operation. If the long press operation starts within a specific period, the timer display may be displayed by the long press operation.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation of the freeze effect of the feature unit 023AK will be described. FIG. 9-4 shows an example of the effect of the freeze effect of the feature unit 023AK. In FIG. 9-4 (A), the decorative symbols of "745" are stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the image display device 5, and the display is lost. Indicates that the result is displayed.

The image display device 5 of this embodiment is provided with a constant small symbol display area 5s in the lower right portion where the small symbol is always visibly displayed to the player. In the small symbol display area 5s at all times, the variation of the small symbol is executed in response to the variation of the special symbol. The decorative symbols in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R may be invisible when another effect (reach effect) is being executed, while the small symbol in the small symbol display area 5s is always It is always visible to the player. By providing such a small symbol display area 5s at all times, it is possible to execute an effect of hiding the decorative symbol, and even when the freeze effect is being executed, it is actually changing if the small symbol is watched. Can be recognized by the player, and it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying it as a failure or the like.

In addition, in FIG. 9-4 (A), the display result of the loss is always displayed in the small symbol display area 5s.

After that, when the fluctuation is started based on the occurrence of the start winning prize and the hold information, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), the fluctuation is generated in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and the constant small symbol display area 5s. To be started. In FIG. 9-4 (B), the downward arrow indicates that the decorative design and the small design are fluctuating.

When the freeze effect is executed after the start of the change, the change of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is halfway at the start timing of the freeze effect, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C). Freeze production that freezes at a suitable position is started. At this time, the fluctuation of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 5s is constantly continued.

When the push button 31B is pressed and held for 1 second during the execution of the freeze effect, a timer display (special display) 023AK01 indicating the remaining period (freeze period) of the freeze effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D). It is displayed in the lower left portion of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (E), the timer display 023AK01 is continuously displayed while the push button 31B is pressed, and the remaining period of the freeze effect is a countdown display (43:08 → 27:42). Will be done. Since the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is always displayed at a position (non-overlapping position) away from the small symbol display area 5s, it can be distinguished from the small symbol. Further, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is smaller than the decorative symbol and is displayed so as not to overlap. Then, the numbers are surrounded by a frame so as not to be confused with the decorative pattern, and can be distinguished by the display mode. By doing so, the display of the freeze period in the timer display (special display) 023AK01 becomes easy to understand.

As a result, the remaining period of the freeze effect is displayed by the player pressing and holding the push button 31B during the freeze effect, so that the player can grasp the remaining period of the freeze effect.

Note that the timer display 023AK01 is not displayed by simply pressing the push button 31B, and the timer display 023AK01 is displayed by pressing the push button 31B for a predetermined period. Therefore, due to an erroneous operation by the player, the timer display 023AK01 is displayed. It is possible to prevent the timer display 023AK01 from being unintentionally displayed and the freeze period from being known against the player's intention.

When the press button 31B is released (long press) while the timer display 023AK01 is displayed during the freeze effect, the timer display 023AK01 is deleted as shown in FIG. 9-4 (F). To.

In this way, while the timer display 023AK01 is being displayed, the timer display 023AK01 is deleted by the player's operation (release of the push button 31B pressing operation), so that it is possible to execute an effect that suits the player's taste. Immediately after the timer display 023AK01 is displayed (for example, 1 second), the push button 31B may not be erased even if the pressing operation is released. Then, when the push button 31B is pressed (long-pressed) again during the non-erased period (within 1 second), the timer display 023AK01 may be continuously displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the timer display 023AK01 from being erased due to an erroneous operation by the player. Further, such control may be executed other than immediately after the timer display 023AK01 is displayed. That is, a grace period may be provided until the timer display 023AK01 is erased after the push button 31B is released.

When the push button 31B is pressed and held again for 1 second after the timer display 023AK01 is erased, the timer display 023AK01 is redisplayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G). In this way, the player can switch the display / non-display of the timer display 023AK01 as many times as necessary within a specific period during the execution of the freeze effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (H), when the remaining period of the freeze effect indicated by the timer display 023AK01 becomes 0, in this production operation example, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), the super reach Is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach (SP reach development effect) is executed as shown in FIG. 9-4 (J). That is, this effect operation example is an effect operation example of the freeze effect (long) (see FIG. 9-1 (D)).

In this way, after the freeze effect is executed, a special effect such as the SP reach development effect is executed (see FIG. 9-1). Therefore, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 indicating the remaining period (freeze period) of the freeze effect is also a display suggesting that a special effect different from the freeze effect is executed. Specifically, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 can display the timing at which the special effect is started. As a result, the player's expectation can be increased by the special display.

In FIG. 9-4, the timer display 023AK01 is used to count down the remaining period of the freeze effect, but the timer display 023AK01 may be used to count up and display the execution period of the freeze effect. FIG. 9-5 is an example of an effect operation in which the execution period of the freeze effect is counted up and displayed by the timer display 023AK01. 9-5 (A) to (J) correspond to FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (J) and show the same timing. The effect operation differs only in the portion where the timer display 023AK01 is displayed.

In this case, when the push button 31B is pressed and held for 1 second during the execution of the freeze effect, the timer display 023AK01 indicating the execution period (freeze period) of the freeze effect is an image as shown in FIG. 9-5 (D). It is displayed in the lower left portion of the display device 5. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the timer display 023AK01 is continuously displayed while the push button 31B is pressed, and the execution period of the freeze effect is a count-up display (01:92 → 27:18). ).

As a result, the player can grasp the execution period of the freeze effect by pressing and holding the push button 31B during the freeze effect.

After the push button 31B is released and the timer display 023AK01 is erased, when the push button 31B is pressed and held again for 1 second, the timer display 023AK01 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9-5 (G). It is redisplayed on the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-5 (H), when the execution period of the freeze effect indicated by the timer display 023AK01 reaches 45:00, the reach of the super reach is shown as shown in FIGS. 9-5 (I) and (J). The production is executed.

When the timer display 023AK01 counts up the execution period of the freeze effect, it becomes difficult to grasp the end timing of the freeze effect and the start timing of the subsequent special effect (SP reach development effect, etc.). Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 9-4 (D), (E), (G), and (I), as the execution period of the freeze effect becomes longer (as the end period of the freeze effect approaches), the timer display 023AK01 is displayed. By highlighting the frame portion, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the end timing of the freeze effect and the start timing of the special effect thereafter.

It should be noted that the timer display 023AK01 may randomly determine whether to count down the remaining period of the freeze effect or to count up the execution period of the freeze effect, or the player can set in advance by the administrator. You may do so. Also, depending on the operation method of the operation means and the type of operation means (type of operation) to be operated, whether the remaining period of the freeze effect is displayed as a countdown or the execution period of the freeze effect is displayed as a countup changes. Good. For example, when the push button 31B is operated as an operation means, the remaining period of the freeze effect is displayed as a countdown, and when the stick controller 31A is operated, the execution period of the freeze effect is counted up. You may try to do it. By doing so, it is possible to display a timer display that matches the taste of the player.

9-7 is a timing chart in the effect operation shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5. ON / OFF of "fluctuation" in FIG. 9-7 indicates whether or not the variation of the special symbol is executed, and ON / OFF of "freeze effect" indicates whether or not the freeze effect is executed. ON / OFF of "button operation detection" indicates whether or not a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected, and ON / OFF of the timer display (special display) indicates whether or not the timer display is displayed. The timings indicated by the symbols (B) to (I) in FIGS. 9-7 correspond to the timings (B) to (I) in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5. The timing chart of FIG. 9-7 schematically shows the order of each timing, and does not necessarily show the length of the period accurately.

As shown in FIG. 9-7, the fluctuation is started in (B), and the freeze effect is started in (C) one second after that. After that, when the operation to the push button 31B is started and a long press is detected, the timer display is displayed in (D). When the button operation detection is turned off in (F), the timer display is hidden. When the long press on the push button 31B is detected again in (G), the timer display is redisplayed. After that, the reach production of Super Reach is started in (H) and (I). As shown in FIG. 9-7, the operation invalid period is 3 seconds (outside the specific period) before the end of the freeze effect, and even if the button operation detection is switched ON / OFF during this period, the timer display is turned ON / OFF. Is designed not to switch. By doing so, the freeze effect ends immediately after the timer display is displayed, resulting in a meaningless display, and the timer display disappears immediately before the end of the freeze effect, giving a sense of discomfort. It can be prevented from being lost. Further, in the effect period of the freeze effect, the timer display is not displayed unless the push button 31B is pressed and held for a specific period before the operation invalid period, so that the player can be encouraged to operate.

FIG. 9-6 shows an example of an effect operation when the freeze effect of the feature unit 023AK and the advance notice effect of the notice A + timer display are executed. FIG. 9-6 (A) shows that the freeze effect is being executed, the push button 31B is pressed and held to display the timer display (special display) 023AK01, and the remaining period of the freeze effect is 09:37 seconds. Shown. In FIG. 9-6 (A), the timer display (specific display) 023AK02, which is the timer display (specific display) accompanying (corresponding to) the notice A, is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5 in the “preparing” mode. ing. The timer display (special display) 023AK01 and the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 are displayed at positions that are separated from each other (positions that do not overlap). Further, the timer display (special display) 023AK01, the timer display (specific display) 023AK02, and the decorative design have different display modes (size, design) so that they can be distinguished from each other.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 is displayed during the freeze effect, the characters "preparing" are displayed instead of displaying the time. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 from misunderstanding that the effect period (remaining period, freeze period) of the freeze effect is displayed. Further, by displaying a period longer than the timer display (special display) 023AK01 on the timer display (specific display) 023AK02, it is possible to grasp that the advance notice effect is executed after the freeze effect is completed, and the freeze effect or the freeze effect or It is possible to prevent the subsequent special production from being less interesting. When the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is not displayed, the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 may be displayed in the lower left portion of the image display device 5, or the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 may be displayed. When not, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 may be displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5.

After that, when the pressing operation (long press) on the push button 31B is released, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is erased as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). On the other hand, the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 continues to be displayed regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is pressed.

After that, when the push button 31B is pressed and held for 1 second again, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is redisplayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C). Then, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (D), when the remaining period of the freeze effect indicated by the timer display (special display) 023AK01 becomes 0, in this production operation example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (E). , It is displayed that it will be super reach. At this time, the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 changes to "05:00", which is a mode of counting down the period until the start timing of the notice effect (notice A). Even if the pressing operation (long press) on the push button 31B is canceled, the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 continues to be displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (F), the reach effect of the super reach is executed, and the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 displays a countdown for the period until the start timing of the notice A. As shown in G), when the period indicated by the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 becomes 0, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (H), the movable accessory 023AK03 comes down from the upper part of the image display device 5. , As shown in FIG. 9-6 (I), the notice A in which the characters "Gekiatsu!" Is displayed on the movable accessory 023AK03 is executed.

In this way, the display related to the effect period of the freeze effect, and the special display (timer display 023AK01) suggesting that the special effect (second notice effect of the feature unit 024AK) is executed is displayed by operating the push button 31B. While the presence / absence can be switched, the specific display (timer display 023AK02) regarding the execution timing of the notice effect (first notice effect of the feature unit 024AK) is displayed regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is operated. There is. As a result, it is possible to give variety to the effect of displaying the timer display, which improves the fun of the game.

The specific display can suggest the jackpot reliability depending on the display mode (color, pattern, etc.), while the special display may not suggest the jackpot reliability depending on the display mode (color, pattern, etc.). Further, one of the specific display and the special display may be counted down and the other may be counted up.

In this embodiment, the notice A is a notice effect with high jackpot reliability (the first notice effect of the feature unit 024AK) (see FIG. 9-2 (B)), and a pseudo-ream effect (pseudo-ream 3 times). ), Special effects such as chance-up effect during normal reach and SP reach development effect (second notice effect of feature part 024AK) have lower jackpot reliability than notice A. In this way, the specific display (timer display 023AK02) related to the first notice effect with high jackpot reliability is displayed regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is operated, so that the expectation that the specific display will be displayed is expected. Can be enhanced. The jackpot reliability may be higher in the second notice effect of the feature unit 024AK than in the first notice effect of the feature unit 024AK.

Note that FIG. 9-6 shows an example of the effect operation when the freeze effect and the notice A + timer display notice effect are executed, but when the freeze effect is not executed and the notice A + timer display notice effect is performed. The timer display 023AK02, which counts down the period from the display timing of the predetermined timer display (special display) such as the start of fluctuation to the execution of the notice A, may be displayed. Further, in FIG. 9-6, an example is shown in which the timer display 023AK02 is “preparing” until the end of the freeze effect, but another display such as an hourglass may be used, and the notice A is executed even during the freeze effect. The period until the freeze effect is displayed may be displayed, or the timer display 023AK02 may not be displayed until the freeze effect is completed.

FIG. 9-8 is a timing chart in the effect operation shown in FIG. 9-6. ON / OFF of "fluctuation" in FIG. 9-8 indicates whether or not the variation of the special symbol is executed, and ON / OFF of "freeze effect" indicates whether or not the freeze effect is executed. ON / OFF of "button operation detection" indicates whether or not the pressing operation to the push button 31B is detected, and ON / OFF of the timer display (special display) indicates whether or not the timer display (special display) is displayed. The ON / OFF of the timer display (specific display) indicates whether or not the timer display (specific display) is displayed, and the ON / OFF of the notice A indicates whether or not the notice A is executed. The timings indicated by the symbols (A) to (G) in FIG. 9-8 correspond to the timings (A) to (G) in FIGS. 9-6. The timing chart of FIG. 9-8 schematically shows the order of each timing, and does not necessarily show the length of the period accurately.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, when the long press on the push button 31B is detected in (A) and the button operation detection is turned off in (B), the special display is hidden. However, the specific display ("Preparing") remains displayed. When the long press on the push button 31B is detected again in (C), the special display is redisplayed. When the reach effect of Super Reach is started in (D) and (E), the special display is deleted and the special display counts down the period from "preparing" to the start timing of the notice A. It changes to "05:00". After 5 seconds, when the period indicated by the specific display in (G) becomes 0, the notice A is started.

(Modification example of feature part 023AK)
The feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

(Present box of feature part 106AK)
After displaying the image of the present box, the displayed present box may be opened, a predetermined item may appear from the present box, and an effect of executing the type of effect corresponding to the appearing item may be executed. .. The present box of the modified example (feature part 106AK) comes with an image of a present box (PB without a timer) that does not come with a timer that displays the period until it is opened, and a timer that displays the period until it is opened. When there are two types of present boxes (PB with timer) and PB without timer and PB with timer, it is said that the expectation is higher if the PB with timer is opened first. It has characteristics.

In this modification, after displaying the image of the present box, the displayed present box is opened, a predetermined item is made to appear from the present box, and the kind of effect corresponding to the made item is executed. The predetermined effect in this modification is an effect (pre-reach effect, title notice effect, etc. shown in FIGS. 9-9) that is executed in response to the appearance of a predetermined item from the opened present box. Say that. That is, the predetermined effect in this modification includes an effect of displaying an item and an effect corresponding to the item, and the effect of displaying the image of the present box and the display mode of the image of the present box are set to the open mode. Does not include changing effects. However, this is just an example, and the predetermined effect includes a series of effects such as displaying a present box, changing the display mode, making an item appear, and executing the item in response to the item. You may be. Further, some combinations of these may be included.

FIG. 9-9 is a diagram showing a determination ratio of a predetermined effect execution pattern. The predetermined effect execution pattern is an effect pattern corresponding to the effect content of the predetermined effect. At the start of the fluctuation, the predetermined effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-9 based on the display result and the like in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. As shown in the figure, in this modification, there are patterns PT1-1 to PT4-5 as predetermined effect execution patterns (effect patterns), and the effect patterns of PT1-1 to PT1-4 are images of the present box. It is a pattern that is not displayed (without PB), and in the effect pattern of PT2-1 to PT2-4, one image of a present box (PB without timer) that does not come with a timer that displays the period until it is released is displayed. The effect pattern of PT3-1 to PT3-4 is a pattern in which two PBs without a timer are displayed, and the effect pattern of PT4-1 to PT4-5 is a pattern in which one PB without a timer is open. This is a pattern in which one image (PB with a timer) of a present box with a timer that displays the period until the timer is displayed is displayed. The patterns other than the PB-less pattern of the PT1-1 to PT1-4 effect patterns are also referred to as PB-bearing patterns.

In this modified example, as shown in the figure, effects such as pre-reach effect (also referred to as pre-reach advance notice), title advance notice effect, cut-in advance notice effect, and button advance notice effect are executed according to a predetermined effect execution pattern (effect pattern). It is possible. Each of the effects is a notice effect that notifies the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit. In this modified example, after the variable display is started, each effect can be executed in the order of pre-reach effect, title notice effect, cut-in notice effect, button notice effect, and so on.

For example, in the effect pattern of PT1-1, the pre-reach effect is executed without displaying the present box, and then the title notice effect is executed. Further, in the effect pattern of PT2-1, the PB without a timer is displayed, and when the PB without a timer is released, the item corresponding to the pre-reach effect is displayed. Then, the pre-reach effect corresponding to the item is executed, and then the title notice effect is executed after the pre-reach effect. Since the effect pattern of PT2-1 is a pattern in which one PB without a timer is displayed, the image of the present box is deleted after the PB is released before the pre-reach effect is executed, and then the image of the present box is deleted. The image (PB) of the present box will not be displayed, and the title notice effect will be executed regardless of the PB. Therefore, in order to make the explanation easier to understand, the displayed PB is released and the effect executed in response to the item that appears (the pre-reach effect, the title notice effect, which is executed after the PB is released and the item appears, Cut-in notice production, button notice production) is called production using PB (more specifically, production using PB with timer, production using PB without timer), and PB is not released. The effects to be performed (pre-reach effect, title notice effect, cut-in notice effect, button notice effect, which are executed without the appearance of items) are referred to as PB-unused effects. For example, in PT3-4, after the pre-reach effect without PB is executed, the title notice effect using PB without timer is executed, and then the cut-in notice effect without PB is executed without the timer. The button notice effect using PB will be executed. Further, in PT4-3, the pre-reach effect using the PB without a timer is executed, and then the cut-in notice effect using no PB is executed, and then the button advance effect using the PB without a timer is executed. Become.

Further, in this modified example, PT2-1 to PT2 in which one PB without a timer is displayed rather than the effect pattern (pattern without PB) of PT1-1 to PT1-4 in which the image of the present box is not displayed (without PB). The effect pattern of -4 (one PB pattern without timer) has a higher expectation (big hit expectation) that the variable display result will be a big hit, and two PBs without timer are displayed than the one PB pattern without timer. The production patterns of PT3-1 to PT3-4 (two PBs without timers) have higher expectations, and PT4 displays one PB without timers and one PB with timers than the two PBs without timers. The effect patterns of -1 to PT4-5 (one PB without timer and one PB with timer) have higher expectations. In other words, even if it is the same type of production, such as pre-reach production without PB <pre-reach production using PB without timer <pre-reach production using PB with timer (or vice versa). Expectations differ depending on whether or not PB is used and whether or not there is a timer. Further, in each pattern of the pattern without PB, the pattern without timer, the pattern with two PBs without timer, and the pattern with one PB without timer and one PB with timer, pre-reach effect <title notice effect <cut-in notice effect <button notice effect, etc. It is the degree of expectation.

In this modification, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in the case of one PB without timer and one PB with timer, the expectation is higher when the PB with timer is used first (PT4-). Expectations are higher for PT4-5 than for 4). Therefore, in the case of one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer, it is possible to improve the expectation that the PB with a timer is used first, that is, the PB with the timer is released. On the contrary, the expectation may be higher when the PB with a timer is used later than the PB without a timer.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9, when the PB with a timer is displayed, the PB without a timer is also displayed, and two PBs are always displayed, whereas the PB without a timer can be displayed alone. .. That is, the ratio of the number of present boxes displayed differs depending on whether or not the present box of PB with a timer is displayed. In the PB display timing, when two PBs such as one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer are displayed, the PB without a timer is displayed at the earlier timing, so that the PB with a timer is displayed at a later timing. It is possible to fuel the player's expectation for whether or not it is displayed.

Further, in this modification, the effect using PB, such as the effect using PB with a timer and the effect using PB without a timer, is performed in a mode different from the case where PB is not used. For example, when a group notice is performed as a pre-reach effect, a yellow meteor shower is displayed in the pre-reach effect without PB, whereas a red meteor shower is displayed in the pre-reach effect using PB. It becomes a different aspect such as being done. Further, in the title preview production, the pattern of the title may be different from the normal pattern or the display color may be different. In the cut-in notice effect, the displayed characters are different characters (for example, in the cut-in notice effect in which PB is not used, the boy's character is displayed, whereas in the cut-in notice effect using the PB with a timer, the character is displayed. , Girl characters are displayed, etc.). In the button notice effect, an image prompting the button operation is displayed when the PB is not used, whereas an image prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A is displayed when the PB is used. As described above, since the mode differs depending on the production using PB, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 9-9, the same type of effect (before reach) is performed by using the PB without a timer and the PB with a timer. While it is possible to execute the effect, title advance notice effect, button advance notice effect), there is an effect that is not executed when the timerless PB is used (cut-in notice effect). That is, in this modified example, it is possible to execute a partially common effect depending on whether the PB without a timer is used or the PB with a timer is used.

Specifically, the cut-in notice effect in this modification is an effect that is not executed when the timerless PB is used, as shown in FIG. 9-9. That is, the cut-in notice effect is an effect that is executed only when the PB with a timer is used even when the PB is used. In this modified example, the cut-in notice effect can be executed when the PB is not used (as described above, a character different from that when the PB is used is displayed), but the case is when the PB is not used. However, the cut-in notice effect may not be executed. That is, the cut-in notice effect may be an effect peculiar to the case of using the PB with a timer.

In addition to the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 9-9, there may be a plurality of effect patterns. In addition, the types of productions that use PB and those that do not use PB are not limited to the types of productions such as pre-reach production, title notice production, cut-in notice production, and button notice production, but also include other types of production. It may be.

For example, FIG. 9-9 shows an example in which four patterns of production patterns such as a pattern without PB, a pattern without a timer, a pattern with two PBs without a timer, a pattern without a timer, and a pattern with one PB without a timer and one pattern with a timer are prepared. However, in addition to this, there may be two PB patterns with timers, and when the predetermined effect of the pattern is executed, the jackpot expectation may be higher than the other patterns. Further, the number of PBs displayed at the same time is not limited to two, and may be three or four. In this case, the larger the number of PBs with timers, the higher the expectation of big hits. In addition to displaying a plurality of PBs at the same timing, the same period means that the second PB is displayed after the first PB is displayed, and as a result, two or more PBs are displayed. It is a concept that includes the states displayed in parallel. Further, there may be a pattern in which one PB with a timer is displayed (one PB pattern with a timer). In this case, a pattern without a PB <one PB pattern without a timer <one PB pattern with a timer <two PB patterns without a timer < The expectation may be higher in the order of one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer <two PBs with a timer pattern (the larger the number of PBs and the larger the number of PBs with a timer, the higher the expectation). May be). In this case, when the PB with a timer is displayed, the ratio of the number of PBs displayed at the same time being two or more is high, and the ratio of displaying one PB with a timer may be low. .. According to this, when the PB with a timer is displayed, the ratio of displaying a plurality of PBs is high, so that the degree of expectation is high and the expectation of the player can be improved. On the contrary, when the PB with a timer is displayed, the ratio that the number of PBs displayed at the same time is singular may be increased.

Next, an example of the production operation of this modified example will be described. FIG. 9-10 shows an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of PT2-1 shown in FIG. 9-9 is executed as the effect pattern. In the effect pattern of the PT2-1, a pre-reach effect using a PB without a timer and a title notice effect without a PB are executed. First, when the PB display timing comes, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (A), the PB image 106AK002 of the PB without a timer is displayed. Then, at the timing of changing the display mode of the displayed PB image, that is, the PB opening timing (predetermined item appearance timing), as shown in FIG. 9-10 (B), the PB is released and corresponds to the pre-reach effect. As shown in FIG. 9-10 (C), a red meteor shower is displayed as a pre-reach notice. As described above, a yellow meteor shower is displayed in the pre-reach effect in which PB is not used. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (D), the reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 9-10 (E), the title notice effect is executed when the PB unused title notice execution period is reached.

FIG. 9-11 shows an example of the effect operation when the predetermined effect of PT4-3 shown in FIG. 9-9 is executed as the effect pattern. In the effect pattern of PT4-3, the pre-reach effect using the PB without a timer is executed, and then the title notice effect without the PB is executed, and then the cut-in notice effect using the PB with the timer is executed. To. First, when the PB display timing is reached, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (A), the PB image 106AK002 of the PB without the timer and the PB image 106AK004 of the PB with the timer are displayed. Then, when the timing for changing the display mode of the displayed PB image (in this example, the timing for changing the display mode of the PB image without a timer), that is, the PB opening timing without a timer (predetermined item appearance timing), FIG. 9- As shown in 11 (B), the PB without a timer is released, and items corresponding to the pre-reach effect appear. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (C), a red meteor shower is used as a pre-reach notice. Is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (D), the reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), when the title advance notice execution period is reached, the PB unused title notice effect is executed. As shown in the figure, the timer value attached to the PB with a timer is displayed as a countdown with the passage of time from FIG. 9-11 (A).

Then, during the execution of the reach effect of Super Reach C, the timing of changing the display mode of the displayed PB image (in this example, the timing of changing the display mode of the PB image with a timer), that is, the PB opening timing with a timer (predetermined). At the item appearance timing, when the timer value reaches 00:00), as shown in FIG. 9-11 (F), the PB with the timer is released, and the item corresponding to the cut-in notice effect appears, and FIG. 9 As shown in -11 (G), a cut-in notice effect using a PB with a timer in which a girl character is displayed is executed. As described above, in the cut-in notice effect where PB is not used, a boy character is displayed.

As described above, according to this modification (feature portion 106AK), the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 in this modification can make a predetermined item appear from the opened present box (PB) and execute a predetermined effect executed in response to the appearing item. There are two types of PB, a PB without a timer and a PB with a timer, which can be displayed at the same time. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-9, when a predetermined effect of one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer is executed, the expectation is higher when the PB with a timer is used first (PT4-). Expectations are higher for PT4-5 than for 4). Therefore, in the case of one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer, it is possible to improve the expectation that the PB with a timer is used first, that is, the PB with the timer is released. That is, the player's attention can be attracted to the period after the PB is displayed, and the game interest can be improved. It should be noted that the expectation may be higher when the PB without a timer is used first.

Further, in this modified example, as shown in FIG. 9-9, PT4-1 in which one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer are displayed rather than the two PB patterns without a timer such as PT3-1 to PT3-4. The effect pattern of ~ PT4-5 (one PB without timer and one PB with timer) has a higher degree of expectation. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention about the type of PB displayed, and it is possible to improve the game interest. In addition, the player's attention can be attracted to the period after the PB is displayed, and the game interest can be improved. For example, the pattern with two PBs without a timer may have a higher expectation of a big hit than the pattern with one PB without a timer and one PB with a timer.

Further, in this modification, as shown in FIG. 9-9, when the PB with a timer is displayed, the PB without a timer is also displayed, and two PBs are always displayed, whereas the PB without a timer is displayed. It can be displayed by itself. That is, the ratio of the number of present boxes displayed differs depending on whether or not the present box of PB with a timer is displayed. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention about the number of PBs displayed, and it is possible to improve the game interest. In addition, the player's attention can be attracted to the period after the PB is displayed, and the game interest can be improved.

Further, in this modification, as shown in FIG. 9-9, the same type of effect (before reach) is performed by using the PB without a timer and the PB with a timer. While it is possible to execute the effect, title advance notice effect, button advance notice effect), there is an effect that is not executed when the timerless PB is used (cut-in notice effect). That is, in this modified example, it is possible to execute a partially common effect depending on whether the PB without a timer is used or the PB with a timer is used. According to this, after the PB is displayed, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the game interest. That is, the player's attention can be attracted to the period after the PB is displayed, and the game interest can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the cut-in notice effect in this modification is an effect that is not executed when the PB without a timer is used. That is, the cut-in notice effect is an effect that is executed only when the PB with a timer is used even when the PB is used. Further, although the cut-in notice effect can be executed when the PB is not used, the cut-in notice effect may not be executed even when the PB is not used, and the cut-in notice effect has a timer. It may be a peculiar effect when PB is used. According to this, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of production to be performed, and the game interest can be improved.

(Association of feature unit 023AK (024AK) and feature unit 106AK)
The feature unit 023AK (024AK) and the feature unit 106AK (a modified example relating to the present box) may be combined. For example, when a predetermined effect of two PB patterns with a timer is executed in the feature unit 106AK, the player operates the timer of the PB corresponding to one predetermined effect (for example, the predetermined effect having the lower expectation). The presence or absence of the display can be changed based on the operation (operation), while the PB timer corresponding to the other predetermined effect (predetermined effect with higher expectation) is determined by the player's operation (operation). It may be a specific display to be displayed regardless.

Further, whether or not the display can be changed based on the player's operation (operation) may be different depending on the type of the predetermined effect executed after the timer-equipped PB is displayed. For example, in the feature unit 106AK, the expected degree of the predetermined effect is the pre-reach effect <title advance notice effect <cut-in advance notice effect <button advance notice effect, but it corresponds to executing the button advance notice effect with high expectation. The timer (specific display) is displayed on the PB with a timer regardless of the player's operation (operation), and the timer-equipped PB corresponding to the execution of the title notice effect with low expectation is the operation (operation) of the player. Based on this, it may be possible to change whether or not the timer (special display) is displayed.

By doing so, the production becomes more diverse and the interest is improved. In addition, since the degree of expectation differs depending on whether or not the timer is attached to the present box and whether or not the timer can be displayed / hidden, the player will pay attention to the present box and the interest will be improved. .. Further, when the PB with a timer is displayed, it is not known at that time which predetermined effect is executed, but the timer is displayed / not displayed or not by the operation (operation) of the player depending on the predetermined effect to be executed. Since it is different whether or not the display can be switched, it is possible to predict which predetermined effect will be executed by the operation (movement) of the player, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Other variants)
In the above embodiment, the operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is not executed during the freeze effect. Then, despite not executing such an operation promotion effect, an effect in which a timer display is displayed in response to an operation on the push button 31B during the freeze effect is executed. That is, the display of the timer display during the freeze effect is a hidden button effect that is secretly executed. On the other hand, the push button 31B may be vibrated or lit to suggest to the player that something will happen by operating the push button 31B. Further, the image display device 5 or the like may be used to execute an operation promotion effect to encourage the push button 31B to be operated.

In the above embodiment, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 indicating the remaining period (freeze period) of the freeze effect is displayed on the image display device 5, but is displayed on another display device. May be good. For example, if the push button 31B is pressed and held during the freeze effect, the display device may protrude from the peripheral edge of the image display device 5 to display the timer display (special display) 023AK01 on the display device. .. By doing so, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 can be displayed without disturbing the freeze feeling of the freeze effect in the image display device 5. Similarly, the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 may also be displayed on another display device. Either one of the timer display (special display) 023AK01 and the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 may be displayed on another display device. Further, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 and the timer display (specific display) 023AK02 are not limited to displaying the time by numbers, and may indicate the time (period) by an analog clock or a meter.

The freeze effect of the above embodiment was an effect of stopping (freezing) the variable display of the decorative pattern and the movement of the background in the image display device 5 for a predetermined period, but at least the effect of giving the impression that the variable display of the decorative pattern is frozen. It should be. For example, the effect may be such that a part of the image display device 5 freezes, and when the sub liquid crystal is provided, the effect on the sub liquid crystal may not freeze.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 023AK, a setting suggestion effect suggesting that the set value or the setting has been changed at the latest power-on may be executed. In this case, when the freeze effect is being executed, the setting suggestion effect may be executed according to the effect mode of the freeze effect, the displayed image, or the like. Further, when the freeze effect is being executed, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

In the above embodiment, the predetermined effect having a high ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state according to the length of the effect period is a freeze effect, but the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is high according to the length of the effect period. Any production may be used, and other productions may be used. For example, the predetermined effect may be a reach effect, a zone effect (chance up zone, etc.), or an effect that shifts to a special effect mode.

In the above embodiment, the special effects executed after the freeze effect are a pseudo-ream effect (three pseudo-reams), a chance-up effect during normal reach, and an SP reach development effect, but the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state. Any production suggesting that is high may be used, and other notice productions may be used.

In the above embodiment, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is displayed by pressing and holding the push button 31B during the freeze effect, but operations other than the long press (continuous hit, single shot) The timer display (special display) 023AK01 may be displayed by the operation). Also, while the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is being displayed, the timer display (special display) 023AK01 is hidden by canceling the pressing operation, but it is not immediately hidden, but is not displayed after a predetermined time. It may be displayed. Further, the display / non-display of the timer display (special display) 023AK01 may be switched each time the push button 31B is pressed.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 023AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 023AK is
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of feature unit 023AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Motion detection means (for example, push button 31B) that can detect the motion of the player,
An effect of executing a predetermined effect executing means (step 023AKS006, step 023AKS008) or a freeze effect execution process capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a freeze effect) having a high ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state according to the length of the effect period. Control CPU 120) and
A special display execution means (CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step 023AKS039) capable of displaying a special display (for example, timer display 023AK01) relating to the effect period of the predetermined effect is provided.
The special display executing means can display the special display by detecting the movement of the player while the predetermined effect is being executed, and the special display changes according to the progress of the predetermined effect. It can be displayed in a mode (when it is determined Yes in step 023AKS038, the process of step 023AKS039 is executed).
According to such a configuration, since the special display is displayed by the operation of the player, it is possible to execute the effect that suits the taste of the player, and the interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The special display executing means can display the special display suggesting a period until the predetermined effect is completed, and can display the special display in a manner of decreasing according to the progress of the predetermined effect (for example). Figure 9-4) may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a period until the predetermined effect is completed.

(3) In the game machine of (1) above
The special display executing means can display the special display suggesting a period during which the predetermined effect is being executed, and can display the special display in a manner of increasing with the progress of the predetermined effect (for example). FIG. 9-5) may be performed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the period during which the predetermined effect is executed, and it is possible to pay attention to how long the predetermined effect continues.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The special display may suggest that a special effect different from the predetermined effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect, a chance-up effect during normal reach, an SP reach development effect) is executed.
According to such a configuration, it can be suggested that the effect period of the predetermined effect and the special effect are executed by the special display.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The special display executing means can display the special display by detecting the movement of the player for a predetermined period when the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, long press of the push button 31B is detected in step 023AKS038). When this is done, the process of step 023AKS039 may be executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special display from being displayed due to a malfunction of the player.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The special display executing means can hide the special display by detecting the movement of the player during the display of the special display (for example, in step 023AKS033, the operation of the push button 31B can be released. When it is detected, the process of step 023AKS034 may be executed).
According to such a configuration, the special display can be hidden at the player's will.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
The special display executing means can display the special display by detecting the movement of the player within a specific period of the effect period of the predetermined effect (for example, when it is determined Yes in step 023AKS037). The process of step 023AKS039 can be executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a production that suits the taste of the player within a specific period, and the interest is improved.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above,
A specific effect executing means (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes the processes of step 023AKS002 and step 023AKS004) capable of executing a specific effect different from the predetermined effect (for example, the advance notice effect of the notice A).
A specific display execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes an effect process during variable display in step S172) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, timer display 023AK02) regarding the start timing of the specific effect is provided.
The specific display executing means may be capable of displaying the specific display regardless of whether or not the player's movement is detected.
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(Explanation of means relating to feature unit 024AK)
The feature unit 023AK includes the feature unit 024AK as shown below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 024AK is
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of feature unit 024AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Motion detection means (for example, push button 31B) that can detect the motion of the player,
As a notice effect suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state, the first notice effect (for example, the notice effect of notice A) and the second notice effect different from the first notice effect (for example, pseudo continuous effect, during normal reach) A means of executing a notice effect that can execute multiple types of notice effects including a chance-up effect and an SP reach development effect)
Specific display executing means (for example, variable display in step S172) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, specific display 023AK02) suggesting that the first notice effect is executed before the first notice effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120) that executes the advance notice effect in the process,
An effect of executing the process of the special display executing means (step 023AKS039) capable of displaying a special display (for example, special display 023AK01) suggesting that the second notice effect is executed before the second notice effect is executed. With a control CPU 120)
The specific display executing means can display the specific display regardless of whether or not the player's movement is detected.
The special display executing means can display the special display by detecting the movement of the player (when it is determined Yes in step 023AKS038, the process of step 023AKS039 is executed).
With such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state may be higher when the first notice effect is executed than when the second notice effect is executed.
With such a configuration, the expectation that the specific display is displayed increases, and the interest is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The special display executing means can display the special display suggesting a period until the second notice effect is executed, and can display in a mode of reducing the special display (for example, FIG. 9-4). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a period until the second notice effect is executed.

(4) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The special display executing means can display the special display suggesting a period until the second notice effect is executed, and can display in an manner of increasing the special display (for example, FIG. 9-5). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a period until the second notice effect is executed.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The special display executing means can display the special display by detecting the movement of the player for a predetermined period (for example, when the long press of the push button 31B is detected in step 023AKS038, the process of step 023AKS039 is performed. You may do it).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special display from being displayed due to a malfunction of the player.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The special display executing means can hide the special display by detecting the movement of the player during the display of the special display (for example, in step 023AKS033, the operation of the push button 31B can be released. When it is detected, the process of step 023AKS034 may be executed).
According to such a configuration, the special display can be hidden at the player's will.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
The special display executing means can display the special display by detecting the movement of the player within a specific period (for example, when it is determined Yes in step 023AKS037, the process of step 023AKS039 can be executed. There is).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a production that suits the taste of the player within a specific period, and the interest is improved.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 5 ... Image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Motion detection means that can detect the motion of the player,
As a notice effect suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state, a notice effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of notice effects including a first notice effect and a second notice effect different from the first notice effect, and
A specific display executing means capable of displaying a specific display suggesting that the first notice effect is executed before the first notice effect is executed, and
A special display executing means capable of displaying a special display suggesting that the second notice effect is executed before the second notice effect is executed is provided.
The specific display executing means can display the specific display regardless of whether or not the player's movement is detected.
The special display executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the special display can be displayed by detecting the movement of the player.

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