JP2021029661A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce the decline in game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of playing a game includes: display means capable of displaying; a decorative body that can move between a first specific position and a second specific position that is more difficult for a player to see than the first specific position; and performance executing means capable of executing the performance using the display means. The performance executing means, when the decorative body moves from the first specific position to the second specific position, can display a pseudo-decorative body image imitating the decorative body in the area corresponding to the second specific position in the display area of the display means. The game machine can execute a specific performance that reduces the visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image, when the decorative body moves from the second specific position to the first specific position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-16

Description

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

Conventionally, a game machine that displays an image imitating an accessory on a liquid crystal is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-183276

However, when an image imitating an accessory is displayed on the liquid crystal, there is a risk that the interest in the game will be reduced.

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 that reduces a decrease in the interest in playing games.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the embodiment is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, image display device 5, etc.) and
A first specific position (for example, the origin position of the upper part of the image display device 5) and a second specific position (for example, an end point position on the back side of the image display device 5) that is more difficult for the player to see than the first specific position. ), And a decorative body that can be moved to and from (for example, eyeball accessory 016SH32, etc.)
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing an effect (for example, a battle effect) using the display means, and
With
The effect executing means is
When the decorative body moves from the first specific position to the second specific position, a pseudo-decorative body image that imitates the decorative body in the area corresponding to the second specific position in the display area of the display means ( For example, the eyeball image GA32, etc.) can be displayed.
When the decorative body moves from the second specific position to the first specific position, the visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image is reduced (for example, FIGS. 10-22 (C), 10-23 (A), FIG. Specific effects that make it difficult to see as shown in FIGS. 10-24 (C) and 10-25 (A) and invisible as shown in FIGS. 10-23 (B) to 10-24 (B)) For example, it is possible to perform an effect of displaying the eyeball image GA32 lightly, a whiteout effect, etc.).
A game machine characterized by that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest in the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another embodiment is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, image display device 5, etc.) and
A specific operation (for example, "tilting operation") for operating the display means from a first position (for example, an upright state) to a second position (for example, a forward tilted state) different from the first position. (Upright → forward tilt) ”etc.) with specific operation means (for example, effect control board 12 etc.)
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing an effect (for example, a battle effect) using the display means, and
With
The effect executing means can display a pseudo motion display related to the specific motion in a specific period before the specific motion is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-7, an tilting motion (upright → upright →). The period during which the tilting motion (forward tilting) is executed is Ta10 to Ta11, and in the periods Ta7 to Ta9 before the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) is executed, a pseudo screen effect related to the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) is performed. Executable (that is, a pseudo screen can be displayed), etc.
A game machine characterized by that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on the feature part 016SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining the hit probability of the game machine which concerns on a feature part 016SH. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern of the game machine which concerns on a feature part 016SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining the battle production. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operation of an image display device. It is explanatory drawing explaining the decision ratio of a battle production. It is explanatory drawing explaining various timings. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production decision processing which determines a battle production pattern. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 016SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 016SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 016SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 016SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 016SH. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operation of a movable body (accessory) and the like. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio of the eyeball production. It is explanatory drawing explaining various timings. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 017SH.

(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 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.

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

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). In addition, 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 storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

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. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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. 3). 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 on (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.

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is 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. 3), 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 a prize ball. 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 a 7-segment LED or 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 figure game.

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

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 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.

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

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. 3).

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. 3).

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

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a ball output rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the game machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the first prize opening and the second prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls by winning the second starting prize opening (Denchu) and the number of prize balls by winning the first and second major winning openings (attackers) occupy. It is a ratio. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The 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 includes 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 open 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 maximum opening period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. 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 winning opening is opened. 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-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting 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 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above 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 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 displayed. ) 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 change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change 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 the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "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 becomes 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 that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces 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, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous notice effect 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, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Furthermore, the power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which a conductor pattern is formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electric components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, electric power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 by a power supply board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

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

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

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

The reset signal, power cutoff signal, and clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit such as a game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power off signal is turned off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and is turned on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is below the predetermined value continues for the power interruption reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

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.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 30, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (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 (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a 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, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the symbol can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the lost symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stopped state different from the lost symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the setting change state, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the amusement park or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process in step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). 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 S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). 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. 5 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.

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 passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". 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. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold memories, 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 memories, 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 the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a 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. 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 set 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 variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and 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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, 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 "miss", 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 start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening 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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round 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 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. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions 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-processing after opening the jackpot ends.

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.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of a big hit and the payout rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability and the ball output rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. .. If the jackpot winning probability changes according to the set value, the ball output rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of set 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.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A 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. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of the figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. 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. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In the 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 saving state (low probability state) are displayed as a special figure of "big hit". Assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state such as a probabilistic state in which the probabilistic change control is performed, there is a probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled to the jackpot game state as compared with the low-probability state such as the normal state or the time-saving state. It gets higher.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, it is determined that 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. A value has been assigned. In the display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is the display result for the first special figure regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that they have the same value as the judgment table. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" may be different according to the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure and 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 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and while only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, the set value 2 to the set value 6 In this case, 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.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure and the display result judgment table for the second special figure, when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judgment. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit", so that only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 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.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping 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 probability change state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is the set value as in the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. The playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 provided inside 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 switch, 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 gaming 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 inside 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, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (in order to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (for controlling 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).

The jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination value in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution rate of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(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. 8 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). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is 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 the 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 reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting 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 the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like 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 receiving an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, 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 or the like 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 the end of the jackpot game state. 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 a form of direct execution using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In 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 feature section 016SH)
Next, a game machine related to the feature unit 016SH will be described. The gaming machine according to the feature unit 016SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of playing a game will be described as an example.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 016SH includes a game control means and an effect executing means. The game control means is realized by, for example, the CPU 103 of the main board 11. The effect execution means is realized by, for example, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. The effect executing means can execute various effects (for example, a pseudo screen effect described later).

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 016SH of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10-1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 016SH has a general winning opening 10 arranged in the left gaming area of the gaming board 2, and a passing gate 41 in the right gaming area. A variable winning ball device 6B, a general winning opening 10, and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. Further, a winning ball device 6A is arranged below the image display device 5. Further, a plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area can win a prize in the first starting prize opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area is a variable winning ball. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 016SH is provided with a movable body 016SH 32, which is an accessory, on the upper side of the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-1. The movable body 016SH32 includes four lamps (LEDs) YAK9. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 016SH is provided with three lamps (LEDs) DIS9 on the left side and the right side of the image display device 5, respectively, as shown in FIG. 10-1, for example. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (details will be described later), the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 016SH operates the image display device 5. Since the other configurations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 016SH in the gaming board 2 are the same as the configurations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the gaming board 2 shown in FIG. 1, the illustration and description will be omitted. For example, in FIG. 10-1, the first hold indicator 25A and the like are omitted.

FIG. 10-2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the hit probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 016SH. Specifically, FIG. 10-2 (A) shows the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value (set values "1" to "6") when the gaming state is in the low probability state. FIG. 10-2 (B) shows the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value (set values “1” to “6”) when the gaming state is in the highly accurate state. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 016SH has different gaming states (whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state) and different set values (different from set values "1" to "6"). In addition, a plurality of types of display result judgment tables for special figures corresponding to each (for each, the big hit judgment value and the small hit probability are obtained so as to be the big hit probability and the small hit probability as shown in FIGS. 12 types of display result determination tables for special figures to which hit determination values are assigned) are stored. For example, the CPU 103 determines the above-mentioned plurality of types of display result for special figures in the winning random number value determination process. It is sufficient to judge whether it is a big hit or a small hit (whether it is a miss) by using one of the corresponding special figure display result determination tables.

FIG. 10-2 (C) shows the types of jackpots. FIG. 10-2 (D) shows the distribution of jackpots for the first special symbol. FIG. 10-2 (E) shows the distribution of jackpots for the second special symbol. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 016SH has a plurality of types of jackpot type determination tables (each of which corresponds to each of the special symbols (whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol)). , The judgment value corresponding to the first big hit, the judgment value corresponding to the second big hit, and the judgment value corresponding to the third big hit are assigned so as to be sorted as shown in FIGS. 10-2 (D) and 10-2 (E). Two types of jackpot type determination tables) are stored, and for example, when the CPU 103 determines in the winning random number value determination process that a jackpot will be achieved based on the special figure display result determination table, the above-mentioned plurality of The type of jackpot (big hit type) may be determined by using one of the jackpot type determination tables corresponding to the type of jackpot type determination table.

FIG. 10-3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 016SH. FIG. 10-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of fluctuation patterns (fluctuation times). Fluctuation pattern # 10 is a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern # 11 is a non-reach out-of-reach (for shortening) fluctuation pattern. Fluctuation pattern # 12 is a fluctuation pattern that is out of normal reach. Fluctuation pattern # 13 is a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach (weak battle) and finally becomes out of order. Fluctuation pattern # 14 is a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach (medium battle) and finally becomes out of order. Fluctuation pattern # 15 is a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach (strong battle) and finally becomes out of order. The fluctuation pattern # 16 is a fluctuation pattern of small hits. Fluctuation pattern # 17 is a fluctuation pattern of a normal reach jackpot. Fluctuation pattern # 18 is a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach (weak battle) and finally becomes a big hit. Fluctuation pattern # 19 is a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach (medium battle) and finally becomes a big hit. Fluctuation pattern # 20 is a fluctuation pattern that develops from normal reach to super reach (strong battle) and finally becomes a big hit.

FIG. 10-3 (B) is an example of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern. According to the example shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the expectation (reliability) of the jackpot is super reach (strong battle)> super reach (medium battle)> super reach (weak battle)> normal reach. The expected degree of jackpot of a certain effect a is, for example, (probability that effect a is executed when it becomes a jackpot) × (probability that it becomes a jackpot) / {(probability that effect a is executed when it becomes a jackpot). It is calculated by × (probability of becoming a big hit) + (probability that production a is executed when it does not become a big hit) × (probability of not becoming a big hit)} (when the expected degree of big hit becomes "1", it is always "big hit" "become).

For example, the reliability of super reach (weak battle) (when the setting value is 1) is (0.1 × 1/320) / {(0.1 × 1/320) + (0.008) in the low base state. × 319/320)} = about 3.8%. In addition, the reliability of super reach (weak battle) (when the setting value is 1) is (0.1 × 1/320) / {(0.1 × 1/320) + (0.004) in the high base state. × 319/320)} = about 7.3%.

The reliability of super reach (medium battle) (when the setting value is 1) is (0.25 x 1/320) / {(0.25 x 1/320) + (0.001 x 319) in the low base state. / 320)} = about 44%. In addition, the reliability of super reach (medium battle) (when the setting value is 1) is (0.25 × 1/320) / {(0.25 × 1/320) + (0.004) in the high base state. × 319/320)} = about 16%.

The reliability of super reach (strong battle) (when the setting value is 1) is (0.6 x 1/320) / {(0.6 x 1/320) + (0.001 x 319) in the low base state. / 320)} = about 65%. In addition, the reliability of super reach (strong battle) (when the setting value is 1) is (0.6 × 1/320) / {(0.6 × 1/320) + (0.002) in the high base state. × 319/320)} = about 48%.

According to the example of FIG. 10-3 (B), if the reliability of super reach (weak battle), super reach (medium battle), and super reach (strong battle) is different between the low base state and the high base state. However, the reliability of Super Reach (weak battle), Super Reach (medium battle), and Super Reach (strong battle) may be shared between the low base state and the high base state.

Further, according to the example of FIG. 10-3 (B), the fluctuation pattern # 11 is not determined during the low base, but the fluctuation pattern # 11 is determined even during the low base according to, for example, the number of reserved memories. You may do it. Further, according to the example of FIG. 10-3 (B), the fluctuation pattern # 10 is not determined during the high base, but for example, the fluctuation pattern # 10 is determined even during the high base according to the number of reserved memories. You may do it.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 016SH executes a battle effect (a battle effect of any of a weak battle, a medium battle, and a strong battle) in the super reach (see FIG. 10-3 (A)). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of battle effect production patterns (battle effect patterns) are prepared. Each of the multiple types of battle effects can be identified by the battle effect pattern.

FIG. 10-4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the battle effect. FIG. 10-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the image display device. FIG. 10-6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the battle effect.

The "weak battle start" in the "effect content" column of FIG. 10-4 is a production that notifies the start of a battle between a ally character and an enemy character A (a strong enemy character that appears as an opponent in a weak battle). "Medium battle start" is a production that notifies the start of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character B (a medium enemy character that appears as an opponent in the medium battle). "Strong battle start" is a production that notifies the start of a battle between an ally character and an enemy character C (a weak enemy character that appears as an opponent in a strong battle).

In the "rotation operation (horizontal → vertical)" in the "effect content" column of FIG. 10-4, the image display device 5 is changed from a horizontal state (display area is horizontally long) to a vertical state (display area is vertically long). ) Is a production to operate. The "tilt operation (upright → forward tilt)" is a state in which the image display device 5 is tilted forward from a state in which the image display device 5 is upright (a state in which the surface of the display area is parallel to or substantially parallel to the game board surface) (the upper side of the display area is toward the front side). It is a production that operates in a collapsed state). As described above, the image display device 5 can be operated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 016SH. For example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (A), the image display device 5 can operate from a landscape orientation state to a portrait orientation state, and can operate from a portrait orientation state to a landscape orientation state. The "rotational operation (horizontal → vertical)" of the above is an effect of operating the image display device 5 from the horizontal orientation state to the vertical orientation state. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), the image display device 5 can operate from an upright state to a forward tilted state, and can operate from a forward tilted state to an upright state. "Tilt operation (upright → forward tilt)" is an effect of operating from an upright state to a forward tilted state.

The “operation (button)” in the “effect content” column of FIG. 10-4 is a promotion effect that promotes the operation of the push button 31B. The "operation (stick)" is a promotion effect that promotes the operation of the stick controller 31A.

The “outlier symbol notification” in the “effect content” column of FIG. 10-4 is an outlier notification by a decorative symbol. The "big hit symbol notification" is a jackpot notification using a decorative symbol. "Defeat" is a notification of the battle result (defeat of a ally character). "Victory" is a notification of the battle result (victory of a ally character).

FIG. 10-4 (A) shows the content of the battle effect in the out-of-super reach (weak battle) (that is, the fluctuation pattern # 13). In the out-of-super reach (weak battle), the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L2" is executed. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (A), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-J-L1" is as follows: weak battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (button) → missed symbol notification → defeat. It is a battle production of the production mode. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (A), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-J-L2" is as follows: weak battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (stick) → missed symbol notification → defeat. It is a battle production of the production mode. The battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L1" and the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L2" are the operations (buttons) in the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L1". On the other hand, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L2" is different in that it is an operation (stick).

FIG. 10-4 (B) shows the content of the battle effect in the super reach (weak battle) jackpot (that is, the fluctuation pattern # 18). In the super reach (weak battle) jackpot, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W2" is executed. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (B), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-J-W1" is as follows: weak battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (button) → jackpot symbol notification → tilt operation (Upright → lean forward) → It is a battle production of the production mode such as victory. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (B), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-J-W2" is as follows: weak battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (stick) → jackpot symbol notification → tilt operation (Upright → lean forward) → It is a battle production of the production mode such as victory. The battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W1" and the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W2" are the operations (buttons) in the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W1". On the other hand, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W2" is different in that it is an operation (stick).

In the out-of-super reach (weak battle) (variation pattern # 13), it was explained that the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-L2" is executed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (A), the battle effect pattern "BP-J-L1" is determined at a ratio of 90%, and the battle effect pattern "BP-J-L2" is determined. Determined at a rate of 10% and carry out any of the determined.

In addition, in the super reach (weak battle) jackpot (variation pattern # 18), it is explained that the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-J-W2" is executed. However, specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (A), for example, the battle effect pattern "BP-J-W1" is determined at a ratio of 20%, and the battle effect pattern "BP-J-W2" is determined. Is determined at a rate of 80%, and one of the determined items is executed.

FIG. 10-4 (C) shows the content of the battle effect in the out-of-super reach (medium battle) (that is, the fluctuation pattern # 14). In the out-of-super reach (medium battle), the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L2" is executed. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (C), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-T-L1" is as follows: start of middle battle → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (button) → missed symbol notification → defeat. It is a battle production of the production mode. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (C), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-T-L2" is as follows: start of medium battle → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (stick) → missed symbol notification → defeat. It is a battle production of the production mode. The battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L1" and the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L2" are the operations (buttons) in the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L1". On the other hand, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L2" is different in that it is an operation (stick).

FIG. 10-4 (D) shows the content of the battle effect in the super reach (medium battle) jackpot (that is, the fluctuation pattern # 19). In the super reach (medium battle) jackpot, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W2" is executed. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (D), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-T-W1" is as follows: medium battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (button) → jackpot symbol notification → tilt operation (Upright → lean forward) → It is a battle production of the production mode such as victory. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (D), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-T-W2" is as follows: medium battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (stick) → jackpot symbol notification → tilt operation (Upright → lean forward) → It is a battle production of the production mode such as victory. The battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W1" and the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W2" are the operations (buttons) in the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W1". On the other hand, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W2" is different in that it is an operation (stick).

In the out-of-super reach (medium battle) (variation pattern # 14), it was explained that the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-L2" is executed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (B), the battle effect pattern "BP-T-L1" is determined at a rate of 80%, and the battle effect pattern "BP-T-L2" is determined. Determine at a rate of 20% and carry out one of the determined.

In addition, in the super reach (medium battle) jackpot (variation pattern # 19), it is explained that the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-T-W2" is executed. However, specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (B), for example, the battle effect pattern "BP-T-W1" is determined at a rate of 30%, and the battle effect pattern "BP-T-W2" is determined. Is determined at a rate of 70%, and one of the determined items is executed.

FIG. 10-4 (E) shows the content of the battle effect in the out-of-super reach (strong battle) (that is, the fluctuation pattern # 15). In the out-of-super reach (strong battle), the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L2" is executed. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (E), the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L1" is such as strong battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (button) → missed symbol notification → defeat. It is a battle production of the production mode. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (E), the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L2" is such as strong battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (stick) → missed symbol notification → defeat. It is a battle production of the production mode. The battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L1" and the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L2" are the operations (buttons) in the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L1". On the other hand, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L2" is different in that it is an operation (stick).

FIG. 10-4 (F) shows the content of the battle effect in the super reach (strong battle) jackpot (that is, the fluctuation pattern # 20). In the super reach (strong battle) jackpot, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W2" is executed. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (F), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-K-W1" is as follows: strong battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (button) → jackpot symbol notification → tilt operation (Upright → lean forward) → It is a battle production of the production mode such as victory. As shown in Fig. 10-4 (F), the battle effect of the battle effect pattern "BP-K-W2" is as follows: strong battle start → rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) → operation (stick) → jackpot symbol notification → tilt operation (Upright → lean forward) → It is a battle production of the production mode such as victory. The battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W1" and the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W2" are the operations (buttons) in the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W1". On the other hand, the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W2" is different in that it is an operation (stick).

In the out-of-super reach (strong battle) (variation pattern # 15), it was explained that the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-L2" is executed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (C), the battle effect pattern "BP-K-L1" is determined at a rate of 70%, and the battle effect pattern "BP-K-L2" is determined. Determined at a rate of 30% and carry out any of the determined.

In addition, in the super reach (strong battle) jackpot (variation pattern # 20), it is explained that the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W1" or the battle production of the battle production pattern "BP-K-W2" is executed. However, specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-6 (C), for example, the battle effect pattern "BP-K-W1" is determined at a ratio of 40%, and the battle effect pattern "BP-T-W2" is determined. Is determined at a rate of 60%, and one of the determined items is executed.

According to FIG. 10-6 (A), in the out-of-super reach (weak battle) (variation pattern # 13), the battle effect (“BP-J-L1”) including the operation (button) is the operation (stick). ) Is included in the battle production (“BP-J-L2”). On the other hand, in the super reach (weak battle) jackpot (variation pattern # 18), the battle effect (“BP-J-W2”) including the operation (stick) is the battle effect (“BP-”) including the operation (button). It is determined at a higher rate than W-L1 "). Therefore, there is a higher expectation that a big hit (win) will occur when there is an operation (stick) during a weak battle than when there is an operation (button) during a weak battle.

Similarly, according to FIG. 10-6 (B), it is expected that the case where there is an operation (stick) during the middle battle is a big hit (win) than when there is an operation (button) during the middle battle. The degree is high. Further, according to FIG. 10-6 (C), the degree of expectation that the operation (stick) during the strong battle will be a big hit (win) than the case where the operation (button) is performed during the strong battle. Is high.

FIG. 10-7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various timings. Specifically, FIG. 10-7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing and the like of various effects in the variable display (for example, the variable display by the battle effect pattern "BP-K-W1") that becomes a super reach (big hit). Is.

In FIG. 10-7, Ta0 is the start timing of the variable display. Ta1 is the timing to reach. Ta2 is the timing to develop into super reach. Ta3 to Ta4 are execution periods of the "rotational operation (horizontal → vertical)", that is, an execution period of the effect of operating the image display device 5 from the horizontal orientation state to the vertical orientation state. Ta5 to Ta6 are timings of "operation (button)", that is, an execution period of a promotion effect that promotes the operation of the push button 31B.

Ta7 to Ta9 are execution periods of the "pseudo screen effect". Specifically, Ta7 to Ta8 are execution periods of "pseudo screen effect (upright → backward tilt)". Ta8 to Ta9 are execution periods of "pseudo screen effect (backward tilt → upright)". "Pseudo screen effect (upright → backward tilt)" is an effect (image) displayed on the image display device 5, in which a pseudo image display device (pseudo screen) imitating the image display device 5 is tilted backward from an upright state. It is an effect to operate in the state where the display area is turned down (the upper side of the display area is tilted to the back side). "Pseudo screen effect (backward tilt → upright)" is an effect displayed on the image display device 5 in which a pseudo image display device imitating the image display device 5 is operated from a backward tilted state to an upright state. is there.

Ta10 to Ta11 are execution periods of the "tilt operation (upright → forward tilt)", that is, the execution period of the effect of operating the image display device 5 from the upright state to the forward tilted state. Ta12 is the timing at which victory is notified in the battle production. Ta13 to Ta14 are execution periods of the "tilt operation (forward tilt → upright)", that is, a period during which the image display device 5 returns from the forward tilted state to the upright state. Ta15 is the end timing of the variable display.

In Ta7 to Ta8, sound effects corresponding to "pseudo screen effect (upright → backward tilt)" are output. In Ta8 to Ta12, a simulated operation sound of "tilt operation (upright → forward tilt)" is output. In this example, the actual "tilt operation" is started from the execution start timing (Ta8) of the "pseudo screen effect (backward tilt → upright)" earlier than the actual start timing (Ta10) of the "tilt operation (upright → forward tilt)". A simulated operation sound of "tilt operation (upright → forward tilt)" is output during the period until the victory notification timing (Ta12) later than the end timing (Ta11) of "(upright → forward tilt)".

FIG. 10-8 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process executed in the variable display start setting process of S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 10-8 (B) will be described later.

In the effect determination process shown in FIG. 10-8 (A), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is super reach (fluctuation patterns # 13 to # 15, # 18 to # 20) (step). 016SHS100).

When it is determined in step 016SHS100 that the fluctuation pattern is super reach (step 016SHS100; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the battle effect pattern (see FIG. 10-4) based on the variation pattern (step 016SHS101). ). Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach (weak battle) (fluctuation pattern # 13), the effect control CPU 120 has the battle effect pattern “BP” as shown in FIG. 10-6 (A). -J-L1 "is determined at a rate of 90%, and the battle production pattern" BP-J-L2 "is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach (weak battle) jackpot (fluctuation pattern # 18), the effect control CPU 120 has a battle effect pattern “BP-J-” as shown in FIG. 10-6 (A). "W1" is determined at a rate of 20%, and the battle production pattern "BP-J-W2" is determined at a rate of 80%. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach (medium battle) (variation pattern # 14), the effect control CPU 120 has the battle effect pattern “BP-T-” as shown in FIG. 10-6 (B). "L1" is determined at a rate of 80%, and the battle production pattern "BP-T-L2" is determined at a rate of 20%. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach (medium battle) jackpot (variation pattern # 19), the effect control CPU 120 has a battle effect pattern “BP-T-” as shown in FIG. 10-6 (B). "W1" is determined at a rate of 30%, and the battle production pattern "BP-T-W2" is determined at a rate of 70%. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach (strong battle) (fluctuation pattern # 15), the effect control CPU 120 has the battle effect pattern “BP-K-” as shown in FIG. 10-6 (C). "L1" is determined at a rate of 70%, and the battle production pattern "BP-K-L2" is determined at a rate of 30%. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach (strong battle) jackpot (fluctuation pattern # 20), the effect control CPU 120 has a battle effect pattern “BP-K-” as shown in FIG. 10-6 (C). "W1" is determined at a rate of 40%, and the battle production pattern "BP-K-W2" is determined at a rate of 60%.

Following step 016SHS101, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determination content (battle effect pattern) (step 016SHS102). Then, this flowchart ends.

On the other hand, in step 016SHS100, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is not super reach (step 016SHS100; NO), that is, when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach (variation pattern # 10, # 11), normal reach (variation pattern # 12, # 17) or When it is determined that the hit is a small hit (variation pattern # 16), an effect pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set (step 016SHS107), and this flowchart ends.

10-9 to 10-12 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation related to the feature unit 016SH. Specifically, FIGS. 10-9 to 10-12 show the main scenes as an example in the example shown in FIG. 10-7 (variable display by the battle effect pattern "BP-K-W1"). Is.

In addition, in FIGS. 10-9 to 10-12, FIG. 10-9 (A) → FIG. 10-9 (B) →, ..., FIG. 10-9 (F) → FIG. 10-9 (G) → FIG. -10 (A)-> FIG. 10-10 (B), ..., FIG. 10-10 (D)-> FIG. 10-10 (E)-> FIG. 10-11 (A)-> FIG. 10-11 (B), ..., 10-11 (E)-> 10-11 (F)-> 10-12 (A)-> 10-12 (B), ..., 10-12 (D)-> 10-11 (E). Transition in order.

FIG. 10-9 (A) is a scene of reaching (the scene of Ta1 in FIG. 10-7). In the scene of FIG. 10-9 (A), the hold display 016SHHO and the active display 011SHHO displayed in the active display area 016SHAHA are displayed. Further, in the scene of FIG. 10-9 (A), the hold number display 016SHHS that displays each of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number by a number is displayed in the upper left, and whether the variable display is performed is blinked or the like. The fourth symbol 016SHD4Z to be notified is displayed, and the small symbol 16SHJOKZ is always displayed in the upper right.

FIG. 10-9 (B) is a scene developed into super reach (a scene of Ta1 in FIG. 10-7). In the scene of FIG. 10-9 (B), a small symbol 016SHKZ is displayed instead of the decorative symbol displayed in the central portion. FIG. 10-9 (C) is a scene in which a strong battle effect is performed (a scene of Ta2 to Ta3 in FIG. 10-7).

10-9 (D) to 10-9 (G) are scenes in which a rotation operation (vertical → horizontal) is performed (each scene of Ta3 to Ta4 in FIG. 10-7). In the scene of FIG. 10-9 (D), that is, the scene before the image display device 5 starts to rotate, the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA suggesting that the rotation operation is performed is displayed. In the scenes of FIGS. 10-9 (E) and 10-9 (F), that is, in the scene where the image display device 5 is rotating, the top and bottom of the hold number display 016SHHS, the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z, and the constant small symbol 16SHJOKZ. The direction changes with the rotation of the image display device 5, but the vertical direction of the decorative pattern in the central portion is constant (or substantially constant) regardless of the rotation of the image display device 5. In the scene of FIG. 10-9 (G), that is, the scene after the image display device 5 has finished rotating (the scene immediately after), the vertical directions of the hold number display 016SHHS, the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z, and the constant small symbol 16SHJOKZ are It is the same as the top and bottom direction of the decorative pattern in the center. Further, the hold number display 016SHHS and the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z are displayed on the upper left, and the small symbol 16SHJOKZ is always displayed on the upper right.

FIG. 10-10 (A) is a scene (a scene of Ta5 to Ta6 of FIG. 10-7) displaying a button image 016SHBU that promotes the operation of the push button 31B. FIG. 10-10 (B) is a scene in which the push button 31B is operated (the scene of Ta6 in FIG. 10-7). In the scene of FIG. 10-10 (B), the jackpot symbol is displayed (notified).

10-10 (C) to 10-11 (B) are scenes in which a pseudo screen effect is performed (each scene of Ta7 to Ta9 in FIG. 10-7). More specifically, FIGS. 10-10 (C) to 10-10 (E) show scenes in which a pseudo screen effect (upright → backward tilt) is performed (each scene of Ta7 to Ta8 in FIG. 10-7). Is. 10-11 (A) to 10-11 (B) are scenes (each scene of Ta8 to Ta9 of FIG. 10-7) in which a pseudo screen effect (backward tilting → upright) is performed. In each scene of FIGS. 10-10 (C) to 10-10 (E), the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN changes from an upright state to a backward tilted state (display changes), and a sound effect is also output. ing. In each scene of FIGS. 10-11 (A) to 10-11 (B), the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN changes from a backward tilted state to an upright state (display changes), and a simulated operation sound is also output. Has been done. In the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN, the decorative pattern is trapezoidally corrected according to the degree of inclination. Further, although the state of the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is not different between the scene of FIG. 10-10 (E) and the scene of FIG. 10-11 (A), the output sound is switched from the sound effect to the simulated operation sound.

10-11 (C) to 10-11 (F) are scenes in which a tilting operation (upright → forward tilting) is performed (each scene of Ta10 to Ta11 in FIG. 10-7). In each of the scenes of FIGS. 10-11 (C) to 10-11 (F), the image display device 5 operates from an upright state to a forward tilted state, and a simulated operation sound is also output.

FIG. 10-12 (A) is a scene in which a simulated operation sound is output after the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting) is performed (the scenes of Ta11 to Ta12 in FIG. 10-7). FIG. 10-12 (B) is a scene in which the victory is notified (scenes of Ta12 to Ta13 in FIG. 10-7). FIG. 10-12 (C) is a scene (scenes of Ta14 to Ta15 of FIG. 10-7) after the tilting operation (forward tilting → upright) is performed. FIG. 10-12 (D) is a scene in which the variable display is completed (a scene of Ta15 in FIG. 10-7). In the scene of FIG. 10-12 (D), the small symbol 16SHJOKZ is always stopped and displayed. FIG. 10-12 (E) is a scene in which the fanfare effect is being performed. The rotation operation (vertical → horizontal) is performed between the end of the jackpot game state and the start of the next variable display (for example, during the fanfare effect, during the jackpot game state, during the ending effect, etc.).

FIG. 10-13 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation related to the feature unit 016SH. Specifically, FIG. 10-13 shows an example of a main scene following FIG. 10-9 in an example of super reach (off) (for example, variable display by the battle effect pattern “BP-K-L1”). It is shown as.

In addition, FIG. 10-9 (A) → FIG. 10-9 (B) →, ..., FIG. 10-9 (F) → FIG. 10-9 (G) → FIG. 10-13 (A) → FIG. 10-13 ( B), ..., Transition in the order of FIG. 10-13 (E) → FIG. 10-13 (F).

FIG. 10-13 (A) is a scene in which the button image 016SHBU that promotes the operation of the push button 31B is displayed. FIG. 10-13 (B) shows a scene in which the push button 31B is operated. In the scene of FIG. 10-13 (B), the out-of-order symbol is displayed (notified). FIG. 10-13 (C) is a scene in which the defeat is notified. 10-13 (D) to 10-13 (E) are scenes in which a tilting operation (forward tilting → upright) is performed. FIG. 10-13 (F) is a scene in which the variable display is completed.

(Regarding a modified example of the game machine related to the feature unit 016SH)
Subsequently, a modified example of the game machine related to the feature unit 016SH will be described.

(Modification example 1 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, as the display period of the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA, the display period is from before the rotation operation of the image display device 5 (FIG. 10-9 (D)) to after the rotation operation (FIG. 10-9 (G)). However, the display period of the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA is not limited to the above. For example, the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA may be displayed before the rotation operation, and the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA may not be displayed during the rotation operation (FIGS. 10-9 (E) (F)) or after the rotation operation. .. Further, for example, the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA may not be displayed during the rotation operation, and the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA may not be displayed before or after the rotation operation. Since the start suggestion image 016SH-KAISHISA is displayed during or after the rotation operation as in the example of FIG. 10-9, instead of or in addition to the term "start suggestion image", the "rotation-enhanced image" is used. It may be called.

(Modification example 2 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, the start suggestion image (rotation emphasis image) 016SH-KAISHISA is displayed in the rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) (FIG. 10-9, etc.), and the start suggestion image (rotation emphasis image) is displayed in the rotation operation (vertical → horizontal). ) Although an example in which 016SH-KAISHISA is not displayed has been described (FIG. 10-13, etc.), the start suggestion image (rotation-enhanced image) 016SH-KAISHISA may be displayed even in the rotation operation (vertical → horizontal). Further, the start suggestion image (rotation emphasized image) in the rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) and the start suggestion image (rotation emphasized image) in the rotation operation (vertical → horizontal) may have different display modes. For example, the start suggestion image (rotation-enhanced image) in the rotation motion (horizontal → vertical) is more conspicuous (larger in size, brighter in color, etc.) than the start suggestion image (rotation-enhanced image) in the rotation motion (vertical → horizontal). ) May be.

(Modification example 3 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, when the image display device 5 is in the vertical orientation, the hold number display 016SHHS and the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z are displayed in the upper left, and the small symbol 16SHJOKZ is always displayed in the upper right (FIG. 10). -9 (G)), the display position is not limited to this. For example, when the image display device 5 is in the vertical orientation, the small symbol 16SHJOKZ may always be displayed in the upper left, and the hold number display 016SHHS or the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z may be displayed in the lower left. In other words, in the above embodiment, the display positions of the hold number display 016SHHS, the fourth symbol 016SHHS4Z, and the constant small symbol 16SHJOKZ are not changed before and after the rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) (rotational operation (horizontal → vertical)). An example in which the hold number display 016SHHS and the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z are displayed in the upper left and the small symbol 16SHJOKZ is always displayed in the upper right is explained before and after the rotation operation (horizontal → vertical). The display positions of the 016SHHS, the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z, and the constantly small symbol 16SHJOKZ may be changed.

(Modification example 4 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, the rotation direction of the rotation operation (horizontal → vertical) is counterclockwise (counterclockwise) (FIG. 10-5 (A), FIG. 10-9), and the rotation direction of the rotational operation (vertical → horizontal). Has been described as an example of clockwise rotation (FIG. 10-5 (A), FIG. 10-13), but the rotation direction of the rotation operation is not limited to this. Further, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different depending on the rotation direction of the rotation operation. It may also rotate several times. For example, in the example of FIG. 10-9, the rotation angle (horizontal → vertical) is 90 degrees (1/4 rotation), but 270 degrees (3/4 rotation) and 450 degrees (5/4). Circumferential rotation) may be used. The degree of expectation of a big hit may be different depending on the rotation angle of the rotation operation.

(Variation example 5 of the feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, in the pseudo screen effect, an example in which the outer portion of the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is also displayed has been described (FIGS. 10-10 (C) to 10-11 (B)), but the outer portion is described. Does not have to be displayed as whiteout or blackout. That is, the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN may be displayed on a whiteout or blackout background.

(Variation example 6 of the feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, the rotation operation (vertical → horizontal) is performed between the end of the jackpot game state and the start of the next variable display (for example, during the fanfare effect, during the jackpot game state, during the ending effect, etc.). I explained that it will be done, but you may digest it in portrait orientation during the high base. As a result, during the high base, the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) can be performed without performing the rotating motion (vertical → horizontal), so that when the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) is performed. , It will not be extended.

(Modification example 7 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the battle effect is always executed in the super reach has been described, but the battle effect may or may not be executed in the super reach. Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the rotation operation is always executed in the battle effect has been described, but the rotation operation may or may not be executed in the battle effect.

(Modification example 8 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the jackpot symbol does not change before and after the display of the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN (before and after the execution of the pseudo screen effect) has been described (FIGS. 10-10 to 10-12), but the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN The jackpot symbol may change before and after the display. For example, the pseudo screen effect is executed after the normal jackpot symbol "666" (the symbol corresponding to the first jackpot in FIG. 10-2 (B)) is notified, and the probabilistic jackpot symbol "666" is executed during the execution of the pseudo screen effect. 777 ”(the symbol corresponding to the third big hit in FIG. 10-2 (B)) may be notified. As an example, in the scene of FIG. 10-11 (A), the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN may be set to "666" → "777".

(Modification example 9 of the feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, an example of displaying the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN after the jackpot is notified (an example of executing the pseudo screen effect) has been described (FIG. 10-10), but the pseudo screen 016SH is displayed before the jackpot is notified. -GIJIGAMEN may be displayed. That is, in the above embodiment, the jackpot symbol is already notified before the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is displayed, but the jackpot symbol may be notified after the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is displayed (or, the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN may be notified. After the display of, the out-of-order symbol may be notified). In other words, in the above embodiment, the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is displayed when a big hit occurs, and the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is not displayed when a big hit occurs (FIGS. 10-10 and 10-13). , The pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN may be displayed when a big hit or a miss.

(Modification example 10 of the feature portion 016SH)
In relation to the above modification 9, in the case of displaying the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN both when the jackpot is hit and when the hit is missed, the pseudo screen 016SH is displayed when the jackpot is hit and when the hit is missed. -The rate at which GIJIGAMEN is displayed may be different. Specifically, when the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is displayed, the expectation of a big hit may be higher than when the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is not displayed. Alternatively, a plurality of types of pseudo screens 016SH-GIJIGAMEN may be prepared as display modes, and the degree of expectation of a big hit may differ depending on which display mode the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN is displayed. As an example, a pseudo screen of a normal mode and a pseudo screen of a specific mode are prepared, and when the pseudo screen of the specific mode is displayed, the expectation degree that becomes a big hit even when the pseudo screen of the normal mode is displayed. May be higher.

(Modification example 11 of the feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, the image display device 5 has described an example in which the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting) is performed from the vertical orientation state, but the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting) may be performed from the horizontal orientation state. Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting) is performed after the rotation operation (vertical → horizontal) in the horizontal orientation state in the normal state has been described, but the vertical orientation state is in the normal state and the rotation is performed. The tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) may be performed without going through the motion (or the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) may be performed without going through the rotational motion in the sideways state from the normal state. May be good).

(Modification example 12 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the upper side of the image display device 5 moves to the front side as the tilting operation has been described (FIG. 10-5 (B)), but the upper side moves to the front side and the lower side moves to the back side. Alternatively, the upper side may be moved to the back side without moving to the front side. Further, there may be a left-right movement instead of or in addition to the above-mentioned up-down movement. For example, as an example in which the display surface of the image display device 5 faces the left side, the right side of the image display device 5 may be moved to the front side, the left side of the image display device 5 may be moved to the back side, or the like. The right side of the image display device 5 may move to the front side and the left side may move to the back side. Further, as an example in which the display surface of the image display device 5 faces the right side, the left side of the image display device 5 may be moved to the front side, or the right side of the image display device 5 may be moved to the back side. The left side of the image display device 5 may move to the front side and the right side may move to the back side. Pseudo screen effects may be executed according to various operations of the image display device 5 as described above. That is, the pseudo screen may be moved in the direction opposite to the actual operation of the image display device 5. As an example, before the display surface of the image display device 5 faces the left side (for example, before the right side of the image display device 5 moves to the front side), the right side of the pseudo screen is moved to the back side (reverse direction). You may.

As for the relationship between the movement of the image display device 5 and the movement of the pseudo screen effect, the pseudo screen effect can make a movement that the image display device 5 cannot do, but the impossible movement is a pseudo. It is not limited to the operation of tilting to the back side of the screen. For example, a simulated screen can be rotated very fast, tilted very fast, vibrated very fast, zoomed in / out, deformed / distorted / transformed (eg, into a pentagon or star). It may be deformed, distorted, petrified, foamed, transformed into part or all of the character, etc.), split / combined, or extinguished / regenerated.

(Modification example 13 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, an example including one image display device 5 has been described, but two or more image display devices may be provided. In the embodiment provided with two or more image display devices, the tilting operation and the pseudo screen effect are executed in the auxiliary image display device (sub liquid crystal) in place of or in addition to the main image display device (main liquid crystal). May be good.

(Modification example 14 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, one type of sound effect (for example, Piro Piro, etc.) has been described (Fig. 10-10), and one type of simulated operation sound (for example, Vienna, etc.) has been described. There may be. Further, the number of types of sound effects and the number of types of simulated operation sounds may be the same or different. As an example, there may be more types of sound effects than simulated operation sounds. For example, there may be three or more types of sound effects and one or two types of simulated operation sounds. As another example, there may be more types of simulated operation sounds than sound effects. For example, there may be three or more types of simulated operation sounds and one or two types of sound effects. The volume of the sound effect and the simulated operation sound may be different. That is, the simulated operation sound output during the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting) may be louder than the sound effect output during the simulated screen effect, or vice versa.

(Modification 15 of feature portion 016SH)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the sound effect and the simulated operation sound are provided has been described, but it is not necessary to distinguish between the sound effect and the simulated operation sound. That is, a common sound may be output during both the simulated screen effect and the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting). It should be noted that one type of sound may be output as a common sound during the simulated screen production and tilting operation (upright → forward tilting), or one sound determined (selected) from a plurality of types may be output as a common sound. As a result, the output may be performed during the pseudo screen production and during the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting). Even if it is a common sound, the volume may be different. That is, the volume of the common sound may be louder during the tilting operation than during the simulated screen effect, or vice versa.

(Modification example 16 of feature portion 016SH)
In relation to the above modifications 14 and 15, the sound effect (or simulated operation sound) output after notifying the big hit may be a big hit confirmed notification sound for notifying the big hit. For example, in relation to the modification 14, one of a plurality of types of sound effects may be a jackpot confirmed notification sound, or one of a plurality of types of simulated operation sounds may be a jackpot confirmed notification sound. .. Further, in relation to the modification 15, a jackpot confirmation notification sound may be output as a common sound during both the simulated screen effect and the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting).

(Modification example 17 of feature portion 016SH)
Although the description is omitted above, the set value may be suggested in relation to the feature portion 016SH. For example, the set value may be suggested in the simulated screen effect. Although related to the above modification 10, as an example, a plurality of types of pseudo screens 016SH-GIJIGAMEN are prepared as display modes, and depending on the current set value (for example, the set value is "1" or the set value is "1". Depending on whether the set value is "3" or less or the set value "4" or more, depending on whether the set value is even or odd, etc.) The determination ratio of whether to display the pseudo screen 016SH-GIJIGAMEN of the above type may be different.

(Application to other devices)
In the above description, an example of application to a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but for example, it can also be applied to a slot machine provided with a display device (liquid crystal screen) to be driven (operated).

(016SH slot machine)
A displayable display means (for example, a display device or the like) and a second position (for example, forward tilted) different from the first position from the first position (for example, an upright state). A specific operation means capable of performing a specific operation (for example, "tilt operation (upright → forward tilt)") to be operated to a state (for example) and an effect (for example, transition to an advantageous state or advantageous) using the display means. The effect executing means is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing (such as a battle effect regarding whether to continue the state), and the effect executing means displays a pseudo operation related to the specific operation in a specific period before the specific operation is executed. May be a slot machine capable of displaying (for example, the pseudo screen effect shown in FIG. 10-7 can be executed).

(Means 1 relating to feature unit 016SH)
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, image display device 5, etc.) and
A specific operation (for example, "tilting operation") for operating the display means from a first position (for example, an upright state) to a second position (for example, a forward tilted state) different from the first position. (Upright → forward tilt) ”etc.) with specific operation means (for example, effect control board 12 etc.)
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing an effect (for example, a battle effect) using the display means, and
With
The effect executing means can display a pseudo motion display related to the specific motion in a specific period before the specific motion is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-7, an tilting motion (upright → upright →). The period during which the tilting motion (forward tilting) is executed is Ta10 to Ta11, and in the periods Ta7 to Ta9 before the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) is executed, a pseudo screen effect related to the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) is performed. Executable (that is, a pseudo screen can be displayed), etc.
A game machine characterized by that.

According to the game machine, the operation of the display means can be emphasized by the pseudo operation display (pseudo screen) (the operation of the display means can be emphasized by operating the pseudo screen in the direction opposite to the operation direction of the display means). Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Means 2 pertaining to feature unit 016SH)
The second position (for example, the end point position, etc.) is closer to the player than the first position (for example, see FIGS. 10 (B), 10-11 (F) to 10-12 (B)). )
The gaming machine according to the means 1, characterized by the above.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, by operating the display means in a direction close to the player, it is possible to give unexpectedness and improve the game entertainment.

(Means 3 for Feature Unit 016SH)
The display means includes variable display of identification information (for example, decorative symbol, always small symbol 16SHJOKZ, etc. shown in FIG. 10-9 (A)) and specific display corresponding to variable display (for example, FIG. 10-9 (for example, FIG. 10-9 (A)). (A), the hold display 016SHHO, the active display 011SHAH, the hold number display 016SHHS, the fourth symbol 016SHD4Z, etc.) can be displayed.
The gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, it becomes easy to attract attention to the display means, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means 4 pertaining to feature unit 016SH)
The pseudo operation display (for example, a pseudo screen or the like) is a display that imitates an operation to a position where the display means cannot operate (for example, a pseudo screen effect (upright → backward tilt) or the like).
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, there is a surprisingness, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Means 5 for Feature Unit 016SH)
Further equipped with a detection means (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, etc.) capable of detecting the movement of the player,
The specific motion means can execute the specific motion (for example, tilting motion (upright → forward tilting), etc.) based on the detection of the player's motion (for example, FIGS. 10-7 and 10-). 10-see Fig. 10-12),
In the specific period (the period during which the simulated motion display can be displayed. The execution period of the simulated screen effect), the specific motion (for example, tilting motion (upright → forward tilting), etc.) is executed after the player's motion is detected. It is a period (for example, Ta7 to Ta9) of all or a part of the period (for example, the timing Ta5 when the player's movement is detected and the execution start timing Ta10 of the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting)). ,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Means 6 for Feature Unit 016SH)
Further equipped with sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speaker 8L, speaker 8R, etc.),
The sound output means can output a specific sound (for example, a simulated operation sound) corresponding to the specific operation during execution of the specific operation (for example, tilting operation (upright → forward tilting), etc.).
The output period of the specific sound is longer than the execution period of the specific operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-7, the output period of the simulated operation sound (Ta8 to Ta12) is the tilting operation (upright → forward tilting). (Longer than the execution period (Ta10 to Ta11)),
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, a sound that the player does not want to hear, such as a driving sound of a motor, can be disguised by a specific sound, so that a specific operation can be preferably executed.

(Means 7 for Feature Unit 016SH)
Further equipped with sound output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speaker 8L, speaker 8R, etc.),
The sound output means can output a specific sound (for example, a simulated operation sound) corresponding to the specific operation when the specific operation (for example, tilting operation (upright → forward tilting) or the like) is executed. ,
When the simulated operation display (for example, a simulated screen or the like) is displayed, a predetermined sound (for example, a sound effect or the like) corresponding to the simulated operation display can be output.
There are more types of sounds (effect sounds) output as the predetermined sounds than types of sounds (pseudo-operation sounds) output as the specific sounds (for example, as described in the above-described modification 14). There are more types of predetermined sounds (effect sounds) than specific sounds (pseudo-operation sounds)),
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, the effect of the simulated operation display is lower than that of the specific display because the liquid crystal does not move. Therefore, by increasing the types of predetermined sounds, the effect of the simulated operation display is preferably executed. can do.

(Means 8 for Feature Unit 016SH)
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, image display device 5, etc.) and
A first specific position (for example, the origin position of the upper part of the image display device 5) and a second specific position (for example, an end point position on the back side of the image display device 5) that is more difficult for the player to see than the first specific position. ), And a decorative body that can be moved to and from (for example, eyeball accessory 016SH32, etc.)
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing an effect (for example, a battle effect) using the display means, and
With
The effect executing means is
When the decorative body moves from the first specific position to the second specific position, a pseudo-decorative body image that imitates the decorative body in the area corresponding to the second specific position in the display area of the display means ( For example, the eyeball image GA32, etc.) can be displayed.
When the decorative body moves from the second specific position to the first specific position, the visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image is reduced (for example, FIGS. 10-22 (C), 10-23 (A), FIG. Specific effects that make it difficult to see as shown in FIGS. 10-24 (C) and 10-25 (A) and invisible as shown in FIGS. 10-23 (B) to 10-24 (B)) For example, it is possible to perform an effect of displaying the eyeball image GA32 lightly, a whiteout effect, etc.).
A gaming machine (or a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7).

According to the above-mentioned game machine, when the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32) performs a return operation (an operation of ascending toward the origin position), the degree of visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image is lowered, so that the image display device 5 is used. Since it is possible to disguise the display being interrupted at the position of the edge of the display area, it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the game interest.
The means 8 related to the feature unit 016SH is related to the feature unit 017SH described later.

(Explanation of feature section 017SH)
Next, a game machine related to the feature unit 017SH will be described. The gaming machine according to the feature unit 017SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of playing a game will be described as an example.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 017SH includes a game control means and an effect executing means. The game control means is realized by, for example, the CPU 103 of the main board 11. The effect execution means is realized by, for example, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. The effect executing means can execute various effects (for example, a centerpiece effect, which will be described later).

The configuration, hit probability, distribution of jackpot type, fluctuation pattern, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 017SH in the game board 2 are the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature portion 016SH. Omit.

10-14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation and the like of the movable body (accessory). The movable body 016SH32 (see FIG. 10-1) has four lamps YAK9 (lamp YAK9-LU, lamp YAK9-LS, lamp YAK9) as shown in FIGS. 10-14 (A) and 10-14 (B). -RU, lamp YAK9-RS). FIG. 10-14 (A) shows that the lamp YAK9-LU, the lamp YAK9-LS, the lamp YAK9-RU, and the lamp YAK9-RS are all turned off. FIG. 10-14 (B) shows that the lamp YAK9-LU and the lamp YAK9-RU are on, and the lamp YAK9-LS and the lamp YAK9-RS are off. In the following description, the movable body 016SH32 may be referred to as an "eyeball accessory 016SH32".

As shown in FIG. 10-14 (C), the movable body 016SH 32 can move (descend) from the upper position of the image display device 5 to the position on the back side of the image display device 5, and the back surface of the image display device 5 It is possible to move (raise) from the position on the side to the position on the upper side of the image display device 5. The upper view (the figure above the arrow) of FIG. 10-14 (C) shows the movable body 016SH32 located on the upper side of the image display device 5. The lower figure (the figure below the arrow) of FIG. 10-14 (C) shows the movable body 016SH32 located on the back side of the image display device 5. Actually, since the player cannot visually recognize the movable body 016SH 32 located on the back side of the image display device 5, the movable body 016SH 32 is shown by a broken line in the lower figure of FIG. 10-14 (C).

As shown in FIG. 10-14 (C), the movable body 016SH 32 can move (descend) from the upper position of the image display device 5 to the position on the back side of the image display device 5, and the back surface of the image display device 5 It is possible to move (raise) from the position on the side to the position on the upper side of the image display device 5. The upper view (the figure above the arrow) of FIG. 10-14 (C) shows the movable body 016SH32 located on the upper side of the image display device 5. The lower figure (the figure below the arrow) of FIG. 10-14 (C) shows the movable body 016SH32 located on the back side of the image display device 5. Actually, since the player cannot visually recognize the movable body 016SH 32 located on the back side of the image display device 5, the movable body 016SH 32 is shown by a broken line in the lower figure of FIG. 10-14 (C).

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (D), the image display device 5 can display the eyeball image GA32 as a pseudo accessory imitating the movable body 016SH32 (eyeball accessory 016SH32). The eyeball image GA32 has various display modes, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-14 (E) and 10-14 (F), the eyeball can be moved steadily.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 017SH, it is possible to execute the eyeball effect using the eyeball accessory 016SH32 and the eyeball image GA32.

FIG. 10-15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the eyeball effect and the like. FIG. 10-15 (A) is an example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the eyeball effect. According to the example shown in FIG. 10-15 (A), when the super reach is out of order (when any of the fluctuation patterns # 13, # 14, and # 15 is obtained), or when the super reach jackpot is achieved (variation pattern #). In the case of 18, # 19, or # 20, the execution presence is determined at a rate of 100%, and non-reach is out (when it is any of fluctuation patterns # 10 and # 11) and non-normal reach is out (variation pattern). For # 12), small hit (when it becomes fluctuation pattern # 16), or normal reach big hit (when it becomes fluctuation pattern # 17), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 0%. That is, when the super reach is achieved (that is, when the battle effect is executed, see FIG. 10-13 (A)), the eyeball effect is always executed, and when the super reach is not achieved, the eyeball effect is not always executed. I have to.

FIG. 10-15 (B) shows the content of the eye-catching effect. The eyeball effect of the eyeball effect pattern "MEP1" is an eyeball effect of an effect mode in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is slightly moved but not moved to the back side of the image display device 5. The eyeball effect of the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is an eyeball effect of an effect mode in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is moved to the back side of the image display device 5, but the eyeball image GA32 is not moved steadily. The eyeball effect of the eyeball effect pattern "MEP3" is an eyeball effect of an effect mode in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is moved to the back side of the image display device 5 and the eyeball image GA32 is moved steadily.

FIG. 10-15 (C) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the eyeball effect. Based on the type of battle effect (battle effect pattern), for example, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (C), the eyeball effect pattern may be determined. According to FIG. 10-15 (C), when a weak battle is executed in the super reach (battle production patterns are "BP-J-L1", "BP-J-L2", "BP-J-W1", In the case of either "BP-J-W2"), the eyeball effect pattern "MEP1" is determined at a rate of 100%, the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is determined at a rate of 0%, and the eyeball effect pattern is determined. "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 0%. When a medium battle is executed in Super Reach (when the battle production pattern is "BP-T-L1", "BP-T-L2", "BP-T-W1", or "BP-T-W2" In some cases), the eyeball effect pattern "MEP1" is determined at a rate of 20%, the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is determined at a rate of 80%, and the eyeball effect pattern "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 0%. .. When a strong battle is executed in Super Reach (when the battle production pattern is "BP-K-L1", "BP-K-L2", "BP-K-W1", or "BP-K-W2" In some cases), the eyeball effect pattern "MEP1" is determined at a rate of 10%, the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the eyeball effect pattern "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 80%. ..

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the eyeball effect is executed when developing into super reach (that is, battle effect) (that is, the eyeball effect is executed before the type of battle effect is notified to the player. However, according to FIG. 10-15 (C), since the ratio of which type of battle effect is developed differs depending on the effect mode of the eyeball effect, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode of the eyeball effect. According to FIG. 10-15 (C), when the eyeball effect of the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is executed, the middle battle or higher is confirmed (weak battle is denied), and the eyeball effect pattern "MEP3" When the eyeball production is executed, the strong battle is confirmed (weak battle and medium battle are denied).

Instead of the type of battle effect (battle effect pattern), the eyeball effect pattern may be determined based on the fluctuation pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (D). According to FIG. 10-15 (D), in the case of out of super reach (when any of fluctuation patterns # 13, # 14, and # 15 is obtained), the eyeball effect pattern “MEP1” is determined at a rate of 50%. , The eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is determined at a rate of 30%, and the eyeball effect pattern "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 20%. In the case of a super reach jackpot (when it becomes any of the fluctuation patterns # 18, # 19, and # 20), the eyeball production pattern "MEP1" is determined at a ratio of 25%, and the eyeball production pattern "MEP2" is determined at a ratio of 25%. The eye-catching effect pattern "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 50%. When determining the eyeball effect pattern based on the fluctuation pattern, the eyeball effect may be executed before the type of the battle effect is notified to the player, or the type of the battle effect is notified to the player. After that, the eyeball effect may be executed.

Further, the eyeball effect pattern may be determined based on the type of battle effect (battle effect pattern) and the variation pattern. Although not shown, for example, as shown in 10-4, Super Reach (weak battle) is off, Super Reach (weak battle) jackpot, Super Reach (medium battle) is off, Super Reach (medium battle) jackpot, Super Reach (strong). You may decide the eyeball production pattern separately for the out-of-battle) and the super reach (strong battle) jackpot.

FIG. 10-16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various timings. Specifically, FIG. 10-16 shows execution of various effects when developing into super reach in the variable display shown in FIG. 10-7 (for example, variable display by the battle effect pattern “BP-K-W1”). It is explanatory drawing explaining the timing and the like. More specifically, Tb1 to Tb11 in FIGS. 10-16 are the periods immediately preceding Ta2 (superreach development) in FIG. 10-7 (in other words, Ta2 in FIG. 10-7 is in FIG. 10-16. It is the timing immediately after Tb1 to Tb11).

In FIGS. 10-16, in Tb1 to Tb5, the centerpiece accessory 016SH32 is located from the origin position (top portion, the position in the upper diagram of FIG. 10-14, the start point position) to the end point position (bottom, in the lower diagram of FIG. It is the period of moving (descending) to the position). Specifically, Tb1 is a timing at which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 at the origin position starts to descend toward the end point position. Tb2 is the timing at which the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5. Tb4 is a timing at which the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5. Tb5 is the timing at which the featured accessory 016SH32 reaches the end point position. In Tb1 to Tb2, since none of the parts of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is on the back side of the image display device 5, the player can see all (whole) of the eyeball accessory 016SH32. In Tb2 to Tb4, since a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is on the back side of the image display device 5, the player cannot see a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 (the part on the back side). In Tb4 to Tb5, since any part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is on the back side of the image display device 5, the player cannot see all of the eyeball accessory 016SH32.

Tb5 to Tb7 are periods during which the featured accessory 016SH32 stays at the end point position. In Tb5 to Tb7, since any part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is on the back side of the image display device 5, the player cannot see all of the eyeball accessory 016SH32.

Tb7 to Tb11 are periods during which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 moves (rises) from the end point position to the origin position. Specifically, Tb7 is the timing at which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 at the end point position starts to rise toward the origin position. Tb8 is a timing at which the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5. Tb10 is a timing at which the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5. Tb11 is the timing at which the centerpiece accessory 016SH32 reaches the origin position. In Tb7 to Tb8, since any part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is on the back side of the image display device 5, the player cannot see all of the eyeball accessory 016SH32. In Tb8 to Tb10, since a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is on the back side of the image display device 5, the player cannot see a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 (the part on the back side). In Tb10 to Tb11, since none of the parts of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is on the back side of the image display device 5, the player can see all of the eyeball accessory 016SH32.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-17, in Tb2 to Tb10, the eyeball image GA32 can be displayed in various display modes. Tb2 to Tb5 are periods during which the eyeball image GA32 is moving (descending) in the display area of the image display device 5. Specifically, Tb2 is the timing at which the lower end of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed at the upper end of the display area. Tb4 is a timing at which the upper end of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed at the upper end of the display area. Tb5 is a timing at which the eyeball image GA32 is displayed at a position corresponding to the end point position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32. That is, in Tb2 to Tb4, a part of the eyeball image GA32 is not displayed in the display area (the player cannot see a part of the eyeball image GA32). In Tb4 to Tb5, the entire eyeball image GA32 is displayed in the display area (the player can see the entire eyeball image GA32). In Tb2 to Tb3, since the light guide plate effect is executed, the eyeball image GA32 is difficult to see.

The light guide plate is, for example, a plate-shaped translucent member provided of a material such as translucent glass or acrylic, and a reflecting portion inside the translucent member that reflects light toward the front surface. By irradiating the inside of the translucent member with light from the end face, the light reaches the reflecting portion, and the reflecting portion forms a display object such as a character or an effect. There are various modes in which the eyeball image GA32 becomes difficult to see by executing the light guide plate effect. For example, the eyeball image GA32 may be hidden by the display object formed by the reflective portion of the light guide plate, and the eyeball image GA32 may be difficult to actually see. In addition, a plurality of display objects formed by the reflective portion attract the attention of the player (for example, attract attention by emitting strong light, attract attention by changing the display mode (color, shape, position, etc.)). By attracting attention depending on which of the displayed objects is displayed, the eyeball image GA32 may be relatively inconspicuous, and the eyeball image GA32 may be psychologically difficult to see.

Tb5 to Tb7 are periods in which the eyeball image GA32 produces an effect at a position corresponding to the end point position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32. Specifically, in Tb5 to Tb6, the eyeball image GA32 emits light (highlighted), and in Tb6 to Tb7, the eyeball image GA32 operates steadily.

Tb7 to Tb11 are periods during which the eyeball image GA32 is moving (rising) in the display area of the image display device 5. Specifically, Tb7 is the timing at which the eyeball image GA32 displayed at the position corresponding to the end point position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 starts to rise. Tb8 is a timing at which the upper end of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed at the upper end of the display area. Tb10 is a timing at which the lower end of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed at the upper end of the display area. That is, in Tb7 to Tb8, all of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed in the display area (the player can see all of the eyeball image GA32). In Tb8 to Tb10, a part of the eyeball image GA32 is not displayed in the display area (the player cannot see a part of the eyeball image GA32). At Tb7 to Tb10, the eyeball image GA32 is gradually becoming difficult to see. In Tb8 to Tb9, since the whiteout effect (WO effect) is executed, the eyeball image GA32 cannot be seen.

Further, in Tb2 to Tb3, the light guide plate effect is executed. At Tb8 to Tb9, a whiteout effect (WO effect) is executed.

Further, in Tb1 to Tb2, the light emitting body YAK9 of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 emits light. At Tb2 to Tb5 and Tb8 to Tb9, the lamp DIS9 on the side (left side and right side) of the image display device 5 emits light.

FIG. 10-8 (B) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process executed in the variable display start setting process of S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. Since step 016SHS110 to step 016SHS112 in FIG. 10-8 (B) are the same as steps 016SHS100 to 016SHS102 in FIG. 10-8 (A), the description thereof will be omitted. Since step 016SHS117 in FIG. 10-8 (B) is the same as step 016SHS107 in FIG. 10-8 (A), the description thereof will be omitted.

Following step 016S112, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the eyeball effect based on the fluctuation pattern (step 016SHS113). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-15 (A), the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the eyeball effect when it becomes super reach, and does not execute the eyeball effect when it does not become super reach. To decide.

Following step 016S113, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the eyeball effect is executed (step 016SHS114).

When the eyeball effect is executed (step 016SHS114; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the eyeball effect pattern (see FIG. 10-15 (B)) based on the battle effect pattern (step 016SHS115). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 has a battle effect pattern of "BP-J-L1", "BP-J-L2", "BP-J-W1", and "BP-J-W2" ( That is, in the case of a weak battle), as shown in FIG. 10-15 (C), the eyeball effect pattern "MEP1" is determined at a rate of 100%, and the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is determined at a rate of 0%. Then, the eyeball production pattern "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is used when the battle effect patterns are "BP-T-L1", "BP-T-L2", "BP-T-W1", and "BP-T-W2" (that is, medium battle). In the case of), as shown in FIG. 10-15 (C), the eyeball effect pattern "MEP1" is determined at a rate of 20%, the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is determined at a rate of 80%, and the eyeballs are produced. The production pattern "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is used when the battle effect patterns are "BP-K-L1", "BP-K-L2", "BP-K-W1", and "BP-K-W2" (that is, a strong battle). In the case of), as shown in FIG. 10-15 (C), the eyeball effect pattern "MEP1" is determined at a rate of 10%, the eyeball effect pattern "MEP2" is determined at a rate of 10%, and the eyeballs are produced. The production pattern "MEP3" is determined at a rate of 80%.

Following step 016SHS115, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determination content (battle effect pattern) (step 016SHS116). Then, this flowchart ends.

On the other hand, when the eyeball effect is not executed (step 016SHS114; NO), this flowchart ends without performing step 016SHS115 and step 016SHS116.

10-17 to 10-26 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation related to the feature unit 017SH. Specifically, FIGS. 10-17 to 10-26 show the main scenes in the example shown in FIG. 10-16 as an example.

In addition, in FIGS. 10-17 to 10-26, FIG. 10-17 (A) → FIG. 10-17 (B) → FIG. 10-17 (C) → FIG. 10-18 (A) → FIG. 10-18 ( B) → FIG. 10-18 (C) → FIG. 10-19 (A) → FIG. 10-19 (B) → FIG. 10-19 (C) →, ..., FIG. 10-25 (A) → FIG. 10-25 The transition is in the order of (B) → FIG. 10-25 (C) → FIG. 10-26 (A) → FIG. 10-26 (B).

Further, FIGS. 10-17 (A) to 10-17 (C) are described separately in three columns (left column, middle column, right column) for convenience. The left column corresponding to the left half of the drawing shows the entire image of the portion of interest, that is, the position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32, the display of the image display device 5 (eyeball image GA32, etc.), and the lamp DIS9 next to the image display device 5. It shows the light emission of. The right half of the drawing (middle column, right column) divides the left half of the drawing (left column) (specifically, the right half of FIG. 10-17 (A) is shown in FIG. 10-17. The left half of FIG. 10-17 (B) is divided into the left half of FIG. 10-17 (B), and the left half of FIG. 10-17 (B) is divided. ) Is divided into the left half of FIG. 10-17 (C)). The middle row corresponding to the left side of the right half of the drawing shows the position of the centerpiece accessory 016SH32. The right column corresponding to the right side of the right half of the drawing shows the display (eyeball image GA32) in the image display device 5. The same applies to FIGS. 10-18 to 10-26.

FIG. 10-17 (A) is a reach scene (scenes Tb0 to Tb1 in FIG. 10-16). In the scene of FIG. 10-17 (A), the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is at the origin position (top). As shown in the left column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (A), the lamps YAK9-LU, YAK9-LS, YAK9-RU, and YAK9-RS of the main feature 016SH32 are turned off. In the display area of the image display device 5, although the reference numerals are omitted, a decorative symbol, an active display 011SHAH, a hold number display 016SHHS, a fourth symbol 016SHD4Z, and a constant small symbol 16SHJOKZ are displayed. Further, the lamps DIS9-LU, DIS9-LN, DIS9-LS, DIS9-RU, DIS9-RN, and DIS9-RS next to the image display device 5 are turned off. As shown in the middle row of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (A), the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is in a position where all (whole) can be visually recognized. As shown in the right column of the figure, the eyeball image GA32 is not displayed in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (A).

FIG. 10-17 (B) is a scene (the scene of Tb1 in FIG. 10-16) in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 starts to descend toward the end point position (lowest point). As shown in the left column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (B), the decorative pattern and the active display 011SHAH are erased, and the lamps YAK9-LU, YAK9-LS, YAK9-RU, of the centerpiece accessory 016SH32 are erased. YAK9-RS is lit. As shown in the middle row of the figure, even in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (B), the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is in a position where all (whole) can be visually recognized. As shown in the right column of the figure, the eyeball image GA32 is not displayed even in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (B).

FIG. 10-17 (C) is a scene (scenes of Tb1 to Tb2 of FIG. 10-16) shortly before the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5. As shown in the middle row of the figure, even in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (C), the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is in a position where all (whole) can be visually recognized. As shown in the right column of the figure, the eyeball image GA32 is not displayed even in the scene of FIG. 10-17 (C).

FIG. 10-18 (A) is a scene in which the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5 (the scene of Tb2 in FIG. 10-16). As shown in the left column of the figure, the scene of FIG. 10-18 (A) is also a scene of starting the light guide plate effect DKBE. It is also a scene in which the lamps YAK9-LU, YAK9-LS, YAK9-RU, and YAK9-RS of the main feature 016SH32 are turned off, and the lamps DIS9-LU and DIS9-RU next to the image display device 5 are turned on. As shown in the middle row of the figure, even in the scene of FIG. 10-18 (A), the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is in a position where all (whole) can be seen, but soon a part of it becomes invisible. As shown in the right column of the figure, even in the scene of FIG. 10-18 (A), the eyeball image GA32 is not displayed, but a part of it will be displayed soon.

FIG. 10-18 (B) is a scene in which the lower side of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is slightly hidden behind the image display device 5 (scenes of Tb2 to Tb3 in FIGS. 10-16). As shown in the middle row of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-18 (B), the lower side of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is hidden behind the image display device 5 (hidden under the eyeball accessory 016SH32). The part is shown by a broken line) and cannot be seen. Further, as shown in the right column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-18 (B), a part (lower side) of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed. However, as shown in the left column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-18 (B), since the light guide plate effect is executed, it is difficult to visually recognize the eyeball image GA32.

FIG. 10-18 (C) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further hidden behind the image display device 5 (scenes of Tb2 to Tb3 in FIGS. 10-16). As shown in the left column of the figure, the eyeball image GA32 is difficult to see because the light guide plate effect is also executed in the scene of FIG. 10-18 (C).

FIG. 10-19 (A) is a scene in which half of the centerpiece accessory 016SH32 is hidden behind the image display device 5 (scene of Tb3 in FIG. 10-16). As shown in the left column of the figure, the scene of FIG. 10-19 (A) is also a scene of ending the light guide plate effect DKBE. As shown in the left column of the figure, in FIG. 10-19 (A), since the light guide plate effect is not executed, the eyeball image GA32 (displayed portion) can be clearly seen.

FIG. 10-19 (B) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further hidden behind the image display device 5 (scenes Tb3 to Tb4 in FIGS. 10-16). FIG. 10-19 (C) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further hidden behind the image display device 5 (scenes Tb3 to Tb4 in FIGS. 10-16). Even in the scenes of FIGS. 10-18 (B) and 10-19 (C), since the light guide plate effect is not executed, the eyeball image GA32 (displayed portion) can be clearly seen. In the scenes of FIGS. 10-19 (B) and 10-19 (C), the lamps DIS9-LN and DIS9-RN next to the image display device 5 are also lit.

FIG. 10-20 (A) is a scene in which the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5 (the scene of Tb4 in FIG. 10-16). As shown in the middle row of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-20 (A), the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is in a position where all (whole) cannot be visually recognized. As shown in the left column and the right column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-20 (A), all the eyeball images GA32 are displayed. As shown in the left column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-20 (A), the lamps DIS9-LS and DIS9-RS next to the image display device 5 are also lit.

FIG. 10-20 (B) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further lowered toward the end point position (scenes of Tb4 to Tb5 in FIGS. 10-16). FIG. 10-20 (C) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further lowered toward the end point position (scenes of Tb4 to Tb5 in FIGS. 10-16).

FIG. 10-21 (A) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the end point position (the scene of Tb5 in FIG. 10-16). As shown in the left column and the right column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-21 (A), the eyeball image GA32 is displayed by the enhancement mode by the effect EF01 as if it emitted light.

10-21 (B) to 10-22 (A) are scenes (scenes of Tb6 to Tb7 of FIG. 10-16) when the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is located at the end point position. As shown in the left column and the right column of the figure, in the scenes of FIGS. 10-21 (B) to 10-22 (A), the eyeball image GA32 is moving steadily. As shown in the left column of the figure, in the scenes of FIGS. 10-21 (B) to 10-22 (A), −LU, DIS9-LN, DIS9-LS, beside the image display device 5. DIS9-RU, DIS9-RN, and DIS9-RS are turned off.

FIG. 10-22 (B) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 starts to rise toward the origin position (the scene of Tb7 in FIG. 10-16).

FIG. 10-22 (C) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is slightly raised (scenes of Tb7 to Tb8 in FIG. 10-16). As shown in the left column and the right column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-22 (C), although all the eyeball images GA32 are displayed, they are displayed in a mode that is difficult to see. Specifically, the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-22 (C) is displayed in a lighter color than the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-22 (B). In the scene of FIG. 10-22 (C), the eyeball image GA32 may be more difficult to recognize than the scene of FIG. 10-22 (B). For example, the eyeball image of FIG. 10-22 (C) may be recognized. GA32 is more blurry than the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-22 (B), in place of or in addition to being difficult to recognize because it is displayed in a lighter color than the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-22 (B). It may be difficult to recognize because it is displayed.

FIG. 10-23 (A) is a scene (scenes Tb7 to Tb8 in FIGS. 10-16) shortly before the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5. As shown in the left column and the right column of the figure, in the scene of FIG. 10-23 (A), although all the eyeball images GA32 are displayed, they are displayed in a rather difficult-to-see manner. Specifically, the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-23 (A) is displayed in a lighter color than the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-22 (C). In the scene of FIG. 10-23 (A), the eyeball image GA32 may be more difficult to recognize than the scene of FIG. 10-22 (C). For example, the eyeball image of FIG. 10-23 (A) may be recognized. The GA 32 is displayed in a lighter color than the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-22 (C), which makes it difficult to recognize, or in addition, it is more blurry than the eyeball image GA32 of FIG. 10-22 (C). It may be difficult to recognize because it is displayed.

FIG. 10-23 (B) is a scene in which the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5 (the scene of Tb8 in FIG. 10-16). As shown in the left column of the figure, the scene of FIG. 10-23 (B) is also a scene of starting the whiteout effect. It is also a scene in which the lamps DIS9-LU, DIS9-LN, DIS9-LS, DIS9-RU, DIS9-RN, and DIS9-RS next to the image display device 5 are turned on. As shown in the left column and the right column of the figure, the eyeball image GA32 cannot be visually recognized in the scene of FIG. 10-23 (B). That is, the visibility of the eyeball image GA32 gradually decreases in the order of FIG. 10-22 (B) → FIG. 10-22 (C) → FIG. 10-23 (A) → FIG. 10-23 (B).

Regarding the display of the eyeball image GA32 in Tb8, although it is displayed in FIGS. 10-16, it is not displayed in FIG. 10-23 (B) because the whiteout effect is executed and the eyeball image GA32 cannot be seen. The same applies to FIGS. 10-23 (C) to 10-24 (B). Further, if the player cannot visually recognize the eyeball image GA32 due to the whiteout effect, the eyeball image GA32 may be displayed during the whiteout effect (however, it cannot be visually recognized as a result due to the whiteout effect), or the eyeball image GA32 may be displayed. Does not have to be displayed.

FIG. 10-23 (C) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further raised toward the origin position (scenes of Tb8 to Tb9 in FIGS. 10-16). FIG. 10-24 (A) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further raised toward the origin position (scenes of Tb8 to Tb9 in FIGS. 10-16). FIG. 10-24 (B) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further raised toward the origin position (scenes of Tb8 to Tb9 in FIGS. 10-16).

FIG. 10-24 (C) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further raised toward the origin position (the scene of Tb9 in FIG. 10-16). As shown in the left column of the figure, the scene of FIG. 10-24 (C) is also a scene of ending the whiteout effect. It is also a scene where the lamps DIS9-LU, DIS9-LN, DIS9-LS, DIS9-RU, DIS9-RN, and DIS9-RS next to the image display device 5 are turned off. In the scene shown in FIG. 10-24 (C), the whiteout effect is not executed, but as shown in the left column and the right column of the figure, the eyeball image GA32 is the same as the scene shown in FIG. 10-23 (A). To the same extent, it is displayed in a rather obscure manner.

FIG. 10-25 (A) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further raised toward the origin position (scenes of Tb9 to Tb10 in FIGS. 10-16). In the scene of FIG. 10-25 (A) as well as the scene of FIG. 10-24 (C), the eyeball image GA32 is displayed in a rather difficult-to-see manner.

FIG. 10-25 (B) is a scene in which the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5 (the scene of Tb10 in FIG. 10-16). FIG. 10-25 (C) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is further raised toward the origin position (scenes of Tb10 to Tb11 in FIGS. 10-16). FIG. 10-26 (A) is a scene in which the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the origin position (the scene of Tb11 in FIG. 10-16). FIG. 10-26 (B) is a scene developed into a super reach (strong battle) (a scene corresponding to Ta2 in FIG. 10-7. See FIG. 10-9 (B)).

(Regarding a modified example of the game machine related to the feature unit 017SH)
Subsequently, a modified example of the game machine related to the feature unit 017SH will be described.

(Modification example 1 of feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, an example of moving the eyeball image GA32 at the end point position has been described (FIGS. 10-21 (B) to 10-22 (A)), but the operation at the end point position is not limited to this. For example, it may be moved to the left or right, or may be moved back and forth (larger toward the front side and smaller toward the back side). Further, it may be separated (divided) into two or more. That is, as a relationship between the movement of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 and the movement of the eyeball image GA32, the eyeball image GA32 can make an impossible movement of the eyeball accessory 016SH32, but the impossible movement is shown in the figure. The example is not limited to the example in which the eyeball image GA32 is moved steadily, and various movements as described above may be used. When operated as described above, when the eyeball accessory 016SH32 heads toward the origin position (at the latest before a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 becomes visible), the left and right front and rear so as not to cause a sense of discomfort. It is preferable to return to the original state from the position of the above position or the state of being separated into two or more.

(Modification example 2 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the whiteout effect is started when the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5 (FIG. 10-23 (B)), and the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is the image display device 5 Although the whiteout effect is completed before reaching the upper end of the whiteout effect (FIG. 10-24 (C)), the execution period of the whiteout effect is not limited to this. For example, the whiteout effect is started when the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5, and the whiteout effect is ended when the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5. You may. That is, in the above embodiment, an example in which the eyeball image GA32 can be visually recognized again has been described, although it is a mode that is considerably difficult to see after the whiteout effect is executed (FIGS. 10-24 (C), 10-25). (A)) After the whiteout effect is executed, the eyeball image GA32 may be made invisible again.

(Modification example 3 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, an example of executing the whiteout effect when the eyeball accessory 016SH32 returns from the end point position to the origin position has been described (FIGS. 10-23 (B) to 10-24 (B)), but the eyeball image. Anything that makes the GA32 invisible may be used, and for example, a blackout effect that darkens the screen may be used.

(Modification example 4 of feature portion 017SH)
It is not necessary to execute the whiteout effect (or the blackout effect) in relation to the above modifications 2 and 3. In other words, when the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 returns from the end point position to the origin position, until the lower end of the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 reaches the upper end of the image display device 5 (until the entire eyeball accessory 016SH 32 can be seen). ), The visibility of the eyeball image GA32 may be gradually reduced.

(Variation example 5 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the lamp YAK9 (lamp YAK9-LU, lamp YAK9-LS, lamp YAK9-RU, lamp YAK9-RS) of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 and the lamp DIS9 (lamp YAK9-RS) next to the image display device 5 during the eyeball production. The control of DIS9-LU, DIS9-LN, DIS9-LS, DIS9-RU, DIS9-RN, DIS9-RS) has been described, but instead of at least one of the lamp YAK9 and the lamp DIS9, or the lamp YAK9. And the lamp DIS9, other lamps may be made to emit light. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a lamp (IED, hereinafter referred to as a liquid crystal upper lamp) between the centerpiece accessory 016SH 32 at the origin position and the image display device 5, and the liquid crystal upper lamp is turned on in normal times to be white. As it is turned off when the out effect (or blackout effect) is started, when heading to the origin position, the upper LCD lamp is gradually dimmed shortly before the start of the whiteout effect (or blackout effect). May be good. Further, the upper lamp of the liquid crystal may be gradually brightened as the eyeball accessory 016SH32 becomes visible when moving toward the origin position.

(Variation example 6 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the control of the lamps (lamps YAK9, DIS9) during the eyeball effect has been described, but during the execution of the eyeball effect, the lamps (lamps YAK9, DIS9, liquid crystal upper lamp, etc.) and the amount of light (luminance) are adjusted. You may limit it. For example, during the period before and after the whiteout effect (or blackout effect), the amount of light of the liquid crystal upper lamp or the like may not be adjusted (the amount of light may be adjusted outside the period).

(Modification example 7 of feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the time from when a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 disappears until the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the end point position, and after the part of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed, the eyeball image GA32 becomes the end point position. An example (see FIGS. 10-18 (A) to 10-21 (A)) in which the time until the image is displayed at the corresponding position matches has been described, but a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 disappears. The time from when the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the end point position and the time from when a part of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed until the eyeball image GA32 is displayed at the position corresponding to the end point position do not always match. It doesn't have to be. For example, the eyeball image GA32 corresponds to the end point position after a part of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed, rather than the time from when a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 disappears until the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the end point position. The time until it is displayed at the position may be shorter. In other words, in the above embodiment, the moving speed of the eyeball image GA32 and the moving speed of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 are the same, but the moving speed of the eyeball image GA32 is the movement of the eyeball accessory 016SH32. It may be faster than the speed. On the contrary, the moving speed of the eyeball image GA32 may be slower than the moving speed of the eyeball accessory 016SH32.

(Modification example 8 of feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 and the position of the eyeball image GA32 match, but the position of the image display device 5 and the position of the eyeball image GA32 do not always match. You may. For example, although it is related to the first modification, when the entire eyeball accessory 016SH32 is located on the back side of the image display device 5 (when the entire eyeball accessory 016SH32 cannot be seen), the eyeball image GA32 is displayed. It may be displayed at a position different from the actual position (however, the invisible position) of the eyeball accessory 016SH32.

(Modification example 9 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the end point position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is the center of the display area of the image display device 5 has been described, but the end point position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is a position where the entire eyeball accessory 016SH32 cannot be seen. If so, it does not have to be in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. For example, the end point position of the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 may be the position shown in FIG. 10-20 (B) (the upper end of the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 is hidden slightly below the upper end of the image display device 5). .. Further, although it is related to the modification 8, even if the end point position of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is the position shown in FIG. 10-20 (B), the eyeball image GA32 is further lowered (for example, FIG. 10-21 (A)). ) May be lowered to the center of the display area. Although it is related to the modification 7, the time from when a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 disappears until the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the end point position (the position shown in FIG. 10-20 (B)) and The time from when a part of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed until the eyeball image GA32 is displayed at the end point position (center of the display area shown in FIG. 10-21 (A)) may be the same. A part of the eyeball image GA32 is displayed in the time from when a part of the eyeball accessory 016SH32 disappears until the eyeball accessory 016SH32 reaches the end point position (the position shown in FIG. 10-20 (B)). It may be shorter than the time from when the eyeball image GA32 is displayed until it is displayed at the end point position (center of the display area shown in FIG. 10-21 (A)).

(Modification example 10 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the origin position of the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 is the upper part of the image display device 5 (that is, an example in which the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 is lowered and hidden behind the image display device 5) has been described. The origin position of the accessory 016SH 32 does not have to be the upper part of the image display device 5. For example, the origin position of the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 may be the lower part of the image display device 5 (that is, the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 may be raised and hidden behind the image display device 5). Further, for example, the origin position of the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 may be the left portion (or right portion) of the image display device 5 (that is, the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 moves to the right (or left) and the image display device 5 You may hide on the back side).

(Modification example 11 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, an example of executing the eyeball effect at the timing before the development has been described, but the timing of executing the eyeball effect is not limited to the above. An eye-catching effect may be performed in the middle of the super reach (for example, in the latter half or the end). Further, the eyeball effect may be executed at the start of the fluctuation. Further, the eyeball effect may be executed during the fanfare effect, the jackpot game state, or the ending effect.

(Modification example 12 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is always visible when it is in the origin position, but for example, a covering portion (shielding portion) covering the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is provided so that the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 can be visually recognized according to the state of the covering portion. It may be. For example, an eyelid portion that covers the eyeball accessory 016SH32 may be provided as a covering portion, such as an eyelid that covers the eyeball. The covering portion (eyelid portion) may also be moved to the back side of the image display device 5 in the same manner as the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 (that is, the eyeball accessory 016SH 32 remains covered by the covering portion of the image display device 5). You may move to the back side). The case where the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is visible (the state where the coating of the covering portion is uncoated) and then moved to the back side of the image display device 5 and the case where the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is invisible (the eyeball accessory 016SH32) It may be moved to the back side of the image display device 5 while being covered with the covering portion). When the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is moved to the back side of the image display device 5 while being covered with the covering portion, the image corresponding to the eyeball accessory 016SH32 covered with the covering portion (with the eyes closed). The eyeball image GA32, etc.) may be displayed on the image display device 5. Further, on the back side of the image display device 5, an image corresponding to the eyeball accessory 016SH32 covered with the covering portion (in a state where the eyes are closed) regardless of whether or not the coating of the eyeball accessory is actually uncovered. The eyeball image GA32, etc.) may be switched to the eyeball accessory 016SH32 which is not covered with the covering portion. Although it is related to other modifications, the eyeball accessory 016SH32 is an example of the movable body 016SH32. Therefore, the shape, size, origin position, etc. of the movable body 016SH32 that moves to the back side may be different from the illustrated featured feature 016SH32. The same applies to the covering portion.

(Modification example 13 of the feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with one image display device 5 has been described, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with a plurality of image display devices. In the embodiment in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of image display devices, the pachinko game machine 1 is placed on the back side of the auxiliary image display device (sub liquid crystal) in place of or in addition to the back side of the main image display device (main liquid crystal). The eyeball accessory 016SH32 may move.

(Modification example 14 of feature portion 017SH)
In the above embodiment, the example in which the pachinko game machine 1 includes one movable body 016SH325 has been described, but the pachinko game machine 1 has a plurality of movable bodies 016SH32 (for example, three movable bodies 016SH32A, a movable body 016SH32B, and a movable body 016SH32C. Both may be provided (not shown). In the embodiment in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of movable bodies 016SH32, the plurality of movable bodies 016SH32 (a plurality of movable bodies 016SH32 corresponding to a part or all of the plurality of movable bodies 016SH32 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1) , May be movable to the back side of the image display device 5. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes three movable bodies 016SH32 (movable body 016SH32A, movable body 016SH32B, movable body 016SH32C), and two of them (movable body 016SH32A, movable body 016SH32B) move to the back side of the image display device 5. It may be possible. In addition, an image as a pseudo accessory corresponding to each may be displayed. For example, when the movable body 016SH32A and the movable body 016SH32B are moved to the back side of the image display device 5, an image imitating the movable body 016SH32A and an image imitating the movable body 016SH32B are displayed on the image display device 5. You may.

(Variation example 15 of the feature portion 017SH)
Although the description is omitted above, the set value may be suggested in relation to the feature portion 017SH. As an example, depending on the current set value (for example, depending on whether the set value is "1" or the set value "2" or more, the set value is "3" or less or the set value is "4" or more. Depending on whether the set value is even or odd, etc.), the determination ratio of the eyeball effect pattern may be different. As another example, when a plurality of types of display modes of the effect EF01 shown in FIG. 10-21 (A) are prepared and the effect EF01 is displayed, the determination ratio of the display mode of the effect EF01 is made different according to the current set value. You may.

(Application to other devices)
In the above description, an example of application to a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but for example, it can also be applied to a slot machine provided with a display device (liquid crystal screen) to be driven (operated).

(017SH slot machine)
A displayable display means (for example, a display device, etc.), a first specific position (for example, the origin position of the upper part of the display device, etc.) and a second specific position (for example, a second specific position) that is more difficult for the player to see than the first specific position. A decorative body (for example, an eyeball accessory 016SH32, etc.) that can be moved to and from an end point position on the back side of the display device, and an effect executing means that can execute an effect using the display means. When the decorative body moves from the first specific position to the second specific position, the effect executing means imitates the decorative body in an area corresponding to the second specific position in the display area of the display means. It is possible to display the pseudo-decorative body image (for example, the eyeball image GA32 or the like), and when the decorative body moves from the second specific position to the first specific position, the visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image is lowered. (For example, a display that is difficult to see as shown in FIGS. 10-22 (C), 10-23 (A), 10-24 (C), and 10-25 (A), FIGS. 10-23 (B) to 10-23 (B). It may be a slot machine capable of executing a specific effect (for example, an effect of displaying the eyeball image GA32 lightly, a whiteout effect, etc.) to be displayed so as not to look like 10-24 (B).

(Means 1 relating to feature unit 017SH)
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, image display device 5, etc.) and
A first specific position (for example, the origin position of the upper part of the image display device 5) and a second specific position (for example, an end point position on the back side of the image display device 5) that is more difficult for the player to see than the first specific position. ), And a decorative body that can be moved to and from (for example, eyeball accessory 016SH32, etc.)
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing an effect (for example, a battle effect) using the display means, and
With
The effect executing means is
When the decorative body moves from the first specific position to the second specific position, a pseudo-decorative body image that imitates the decorative body in the area corresponding to the second specific position in the display area of the display means ( For example, the eyeball image GA32, etc.) can be displayed.
When the decorative body moves from the second specific position to the first specific position, the visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image is reduced (for example, FIGS. 10-22 (C), 10-23 (A), FIG. Specific effects that make it difficult to see as shown in FIGS. 10-24 (C) and 10-25 (A) and invisible as shown in FIGS. 10-23 (B) to 10-24 (B)) For example, it is possible to perform an effect of displaying the eyeball image GA32 lightly, a whiteout effect, etc.).
A game machine characterized by that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, when the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32) performs a return operation (an operation of ascending toward the origin position), the degree of visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image is lowered, so that the image display device 5 is used. Since it is possible to disguise the display being interrupted at the position of the edge of the display area, it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the game interest. That is, in the conventional method, the pseudo accessory displayed on the liquid crystal screen is interrupted at the position of the edge of the liquid crystal screen, so that the pseudo accessory is conspicuous and there is a risk that the player will be excited. According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to cheat the interruption as described above, so that it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the game interest.

(Means 2 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
The second specific position is a position on the back surface of the display means (see FIGS. 10-21 and 10-22).
The gaming machine according to the means 1, characterized by the above.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, when the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32) performs a return operation (an operation of ascending toward the origin position), the degree of visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image is lowered, so that the image display device 5 is used. Since it is possible to disguise the display being interrupted at the position of the edge of the display area, it is possible to reduce the deterioration of the game interest.

(Means 3 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
The effect executing means causes the pseudo decorative body image (for example, eyeball image GA32) to move in the display area when at least a part of the decorative body (for example, eyeball accessory 016SH32 or the like) is difficult to see. The pseudo-decorative body image can be displayed on the surface (see FIGS. 10-18 (B) to 10-25 (A)).
The gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2, characterized in that.

According to the game machine, the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32) can be focused on to improve the game entertainment.

(Means 4 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
The effect executing means performs a special operation (for example, an operation of moving with a googly motion of FIGS. 10-21 (B) to 10-22 (A)) in which the decorative body (for example, an eyeball accessory 016SH32 or the like) cannot operate. The pseudo-decorative body image can be displayed so as to operate on the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32).
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, characterized in that.

According to the game machine, the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32) enables unexpected movements, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means 5 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
The effect executing means emphasizes that the decorative body has moved to the second specific position when all of the decorative body (for example, eyeball accessory 016SH32, etc.) is difficult to see (for example, FIG. (Display by emphasis mode by effect EF01 of 10-21 (A), etc.) is executed.
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by attracting attention to the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32).

(Means 6 for Feature Unit 017SH)
The effect executing means can execute the effect by using the light guide plate provided on the front surface of the display means (see FIGS. 10-16).
The effect executing means is
The display of the pseudo-decorative body image (for example, eyeball image GA32, etc.) is started at a specific timing (for example, Tb2 in FIG. 10-16) while the decorative body is moving from the first specific position to the second specific position. And
It is possible to execute a light guide plate effect that causes the light guide plate to emit light at the specific timing (for example, Tb2 in FIG. 10-16).
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, the discomfort is reduced and preferably by reducing the visibility of the timing at which the decorative body (for example, the eyeball accessory 016SH32 or the like) is switched to the pseudo decorative body image (for example, the eyeball image GA32 or the like). The effect of the decorative body (for example, the eyeball accessory 016SH32, etc.) can be executed.

(Means 7 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
With the first light emitting means (for example, lamp YAK9 or the like) provided on the decorative body,
A second light emitting means (for example, lamp DIS9 or the like) provided in the vicinity of the display means is further provided.
When the decorative body starts moving from the first specific position to the second specific position, the first light emitting means starts emitting light (see Tb1 in FIG. 10-16 and FIG. 10-17 (B)).
The light emission of the first light emitting means is emitted at a specific timing (for example, see Tb2 in FIG. 10-16 and FIG. 10-18 (A)) while the decorative body is moving from the first specific position to the second specific position. Upon termination, the light emission of the second light emitting means is started.
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, the discomfort is reduced and preferably by reducing the visibility of the timing at which the decorative body (for example, the eyeball accessory 016SH32 or the like) is switched to the pseudo decorative body image (for example, the eyeball image GA32 or the like). The effect of the decorative body (for example, the eyeball accessory 016SH32, etc.) can be executed.

(Means 8 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
The effect executing means can display the pseudo-decorative body image so that the pseudo-decorative body image moves in the display area.
The moving speed of the pseudo-decorative body image is faster than the moving speed of the decorative body (for example, as described in the above-described modification 7, the moving speed of the pseudo-decorative body image (eyeball image GA32) is the decorative body. (Faster than the moving speed of the featured character 016SH32),
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, characterized in that.

According to the game machine, it becomes difficult to be aware of the timing at which the decorative body (for example, the eyeball accessory 016SH32 or the like) is switched to the pseudo decorative body image (for example, the eyeball image GA32 or the like).

(Means 9 for Feature Unit 017SH)
As the specific effect, the effect executing means gradually reduces the visibility of the pseudo-decorative image when the decorative body is moving from the second specific position to the first specific position (FIG. FIG. 10-23 (B) to 10-24 (B)),
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, the pseudo decorative body image (for example, the eyeball image GA32 or the like) can be returned without any discomfort.

(Means 10 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
The effect executing means can display the pseudo-decorative body image (for example, eyeball image GA32 or the like) displayed in the display area so as to move from the central portion to the end portion of the display means (FIG.). 10-22 (B) to 10-25 (B)),
As the specific effect
The first specific effect (for example, FIGS. 10-22 (B) and 10-23 (A)) that gradually reduces the visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image that is moved from the central portion to the end portion of the display means. (Effects that gradually reduce visibility, etc.) and
A second specific effect (for example, FIGS. 10-23 (B) to 10-24 (for example)) that makes the pseudo-decorative image difficult to see or invisible when the pseudo-decorative image reaches the end of the display means. B), such as whiteout production that makes it difficult to see or makes it invisible),
Is feasible,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, characterized in that.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, the pseudo-decorative body image (for example, the eyeball image GA32, etc.) can be returned without any discomfort, and the position where the display is interrupted can be changed. Can be done.

(Means 11 pertaining to feature unit 017SH)
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.)
Display means that can be displayed (for example, image display device 5, etc.) and
A specific operation (for example, "tilting operation") for operating the display means from a first position (for example, an upright state) to a second position (for example, a forward tilted state) different from the first position. (Upright → forward tilt) ”etc.) with specific operation means (for example, effect control board 12 etc.)
An effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing an effect (for example, a battle effect) using the display means, and
With
The effect executing means can display a pseudo motion display related to the specific motion in a specific period before the specific motion is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-7, an tilting motion (upright → upright →). The period during which the tilting motion (forward tilting) is executed is Ta10 to Ta11, and in the periods Ta7 to Ta9 before the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) is executed, a pseudo screen effect related to the tilting motion (upright → forward tilting) is performed. Executable (that is, a pseudo screen can be displayed), etc.
The gaming machine (or the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11).

According to the game machine, the operation of the display means can be emphasized by the pseudo operation display (pseudo screen), so that the game interest can be improved.
The means 11 related to the feature unit 017SH is related to the feature unit 016SH.

Further, in each of the above-mentioned feature parts (feature part 016SH, feature part 017SH) and each modification, the special variable winning ball device 7 always operates in the jackpot state for the transition to the time saving state (high base state). Although the mode of shifting via the small hit state is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when a time saving symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the special variable winning ball device 7 It is also possible to shift to the time saving state (high base state) without operating.

As the above-mentioned time-saving symbols, these time-saving symbols may be a part of the out-of-time symbols or a part of the small hit symbols.

In addition, when performing a lottery process related to the derivation display of the time-saving symbol, the lottery may be executed by using a dedicated random number for the time-saving symbol lottery in these lottery processes, or a lottery random number of a missed symbol or a big hit symbol. The lottery may be performed using other lottery random numbers such as the lottery random number of the above, the lottery random number of the small hit symbol, the random number for determining the big hit lottery, and the lottery random number of the fall lottery.

Further, these time-saving symbols may be a plurality of types of symbols, and may be used in combination with other symbols such as small hit symbols and symbols displayed as missed symbols. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is changed depending on the small hit symbol used together. However, if a time-saving symbol is won, the presence or absence of a transition to the time-saving state will not be drawn by lottery, and the number of time-savings will not be drawn.

Further, in the case of drawing a time-saving symbol and the set value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the set value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving symbol in all the set values. Is the same, but the lottery probabilities of these time-saving symbols may be different between the first special figure and the second special figure.

In addition, regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing a lottery for time-saving symbols, regardless of whether a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used, the starting port (first starting winning opening, It may be at the time of winning the second start winning opening).
In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol is drawn, when using a dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number), the lottery result by the dedicated random number (time-saving lottery random number) is used as the winning value, and the small hit symbol is used for the time-saving symbol lottery. When a random number is used, a specific small hit symbol random number value can be used as the winning value, and when a random number for the fall lottery judgment value is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be used as the winning value. A lottery using the above, for example, a time saving area may be provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the time saving symbol may be won when the game ball passes through the time saving area.

In addition, in the case where the lottery of the time saving symbol is performed using the structure, when the small hit symbol also uses the time saving symbol, the variable display number (time saving number) of the time saving state does not change depending on the presence or absence of passing through the time saving area. To.

In addition, regarding the winning when the time-saving symbol lottery is performed, the winning value is a specific missing symbol random number when using the missing symbol random number in the time-saving symbol lottery, and it is specified when the jackpot symbol random number is used in the time-saving symbol lottery. The jackpot symbol random number value can be used as the winning value. However, when these random values are used as winning values, performances other than the jackpot probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the set value cannot be changed.

Further, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be executed at the timing after the jackpot determination. In addition, the lottery of the time saving symbol is not executed in the time saving state (high base) or the high probability time regardless of the random number value used for the lottery, and is executed only in the low probability low base state. .. However, if the time saving symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the time saving state has already been set, it may be decided for each game machine regardless of whether the time saving number of times is reset or the lottery is not performed.

Further, regarding the number of time reductions when the time reduction symbol is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of time reductions according to the winning value (symbol) and the game state. In addition, the conditions for granting the time reduction can be made different for each time reduction symbol.
Further, when the number of time reductions differs depending on the time reduction symbol, the time reduction symbol distribution lottery can be changed between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

Further, even when the same time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time saving times given may be different depending on the game state at that time. However, it is necessary that the game state is predetermined.

In addition, the lottery result of "0 times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving symbol in the low probability low base state.

Further, the time-saving end symbol derivation lottery (time-saving end lottery) may be executed, and the number of time reductions may be set to the number of times until the time-saving end symbol is derived and displayed after the time reduction starts, or until the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. That is, in principle, the number of time reductions may not be set and may be unlimited.

Further, the number of time reductions and the granting condition may be different between the time reduction state controlled by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state controlled by the occurrence of a big hit.

Further, when the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the timing of being controlled to the time-saving state is the time when the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol has elapsed. However, in the case where the small hit symbol random number is used for the lottery of the time saving symbol, when the small hit is won and the time saving state is entered, the end time of the small hit operation is controlled to the time saving state.

Further, in the case of a lottery using the structure, the timing controlled to the time saving state is the timing at the end of the operation of the structure in the gaming state (for example, the small hit state) in which the structure is operated.

Further, in the case of a game machine (so-called a specified number of times probability change machine (ST machine)) that is controlled to a high probability low base state over a predetermined variable display number after a big hit, the high probability low base state is reached when the game hall is opened. Therefore, the high-probability low-base state may be controlled to a time-saving state after the variable display of a predetermined number of times is executed and ended.

In addition, when the time saving limiter function is installed and the time saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of times of the time saving limiter is updated. Further, the symbol confirmation time of the time-saving symbol may be set to a time different from the symbol confirmation time of other symbols.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
Displayable display means and
A decorative body that can move between the first specific position and the second specific position that is more difficult for the player to see than the first specific position.
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect using the display means, and an effect execution means.
With
The effect executing means is
When the decorative body moves from the first specific position to the second specific position, a pseudo-decorative body image imitating the decorative body is displayed in the area corresponding to the second specific position in the display area of the display means. Can be displayed and
When the decorative body moves from the second specific position to the first specific position, it is possible to execute a specific effect that reduces the visibility of the pseudo-decorative body image.
A game machine characterized by that.

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