JP2021112353A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing suitable notification while restraining a decrease in interest.SOLUTION: Regardless of the same round display, priority of display is current round display (second suggestive image)>consumed round display (first suggestive image). For a specific image, such as "continuation" display in acquired winning ball number notification and a reservation continuation performance, priority of display is a second suggestive image>a specific image>a first suggestive image. Since, in this way, the current round display (second suggestive image) is displayed more preferentially than the specific image, progress of a winning round under execution and a remaining period of winning can be reported suitably. Also, since the specific image is displayed more preferentially than the already consumed round display (first suggestive image) corresponding to already executed winning with less importance, notification by the specific image can be performed suitably.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-8

Description

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

A gaming machine has been proposed in which images corresponding to the effect symbols at the time of a jackpot in a consecutive villa are sequentially arranged and displayed in a display area of an image display device as a jackpot effect symbol history display (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-202210

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the display of the jackpot effect symbol history makes it difficult to see images related to other effects, which may reduce the interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing suitable notification while suppressing a decrease in interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to a feature unit 88AK).
A suggestion image display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) for displaying a suggestion image (for example, a round display) suggesting that the control is performed in a specific state, and
Depending on the fulfillment of any of multiple types of specific conditions (for example, the number of prize balls has reached a predetermined number while the pending consecutive chan is continuing, or the pending consecutive production has been executed). It is provided with a notification means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that displays a specific image (for example, the winning prize ball notification image 87AK05, the character image 87AK04 of "continue!") And notifies the establishment of the specific condition.
When the suggestion image display means displays the first suggestion image (for example, round display 87AK01) as the suggestion image, the suggestion image display means makes a suggestion corresponding to the first suggestion image (for example, round display 87AK03). ) Can be displayed,
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image are displayed, the second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the specific image. At the same time, the specific image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image (for example, FIG. 10-8).
The suggested image display means
The suggested image can be displayed on any of a plurality of display layers having different display priorities (for example, display layers having layer numbers 1 to 300).
When the second suggestion image is displayed while the first suggestion image is being displayed, the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image is changed from the first display layer (for example, the display layer of layer number 101) to the display layer. Change to the second display layer (for example, the display layer with layer number 104), which has a lower display priority than the first display layer.
When the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image is changed from the first display layer to the second display layer, the first suggestion image is once made invisible (before the process of step 87AKS114 is executed). The round display is erased by the process of step 87AKS113).
According to such a configuration, the visibility of the second suggestion image additionally displayed can be ensured, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. In addition, the visibility of a specific image can be ensured. In addition, the display priority can be changed without discomfort.

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 gaming 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 pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 87AK. It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the V determination winning apparatus of the feature part 87AK. It is a figure which shows the big hit type of a feature part 87AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination ratio of the characteristic part 87AK and the determination ratio of a small hit type. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the feature part 87AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of hold continuous production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a round display shift processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the display layer of the feature part 87AK. It is a figure which shows the display example of the characteristic part 87AK. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the V control operation effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd effect determination table. (A) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the V-con operation effect, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the V-con operation valid period and the post-detection display period in the V-con operation effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the operation effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the 1st effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the 2nd effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the 2nd effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the 2nd effect is executed.

(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 forming a 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 symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). 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 effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that 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 a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an 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. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern 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.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. 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 for changing 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 gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming 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).

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

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 gaming 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 square 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 pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle. 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the 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 opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened 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 open upper limit 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 becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

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

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

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-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 pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 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 pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol 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 for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, 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 production may be executed.

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

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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 a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 the control circuit of the game control microcomputer 100 or the like into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of the power supply monitoring circuit, the watchdog timer built-in IC, and the 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 such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output voice) to the voice 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. 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 of 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 device 4A, the second special symbol display device 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 indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) 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. 5 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 mode of the variable display 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-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be open 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 probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit game state 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 big hit judgment value for judging the big hit. 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 judgment table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is 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 second special figure, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33421 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.

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%. 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 a 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 (to control the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

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

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

FIG. 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 to be 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 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 process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process "7" in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is to be terminated. Update to "" and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

In 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 87AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 87AK will be described. In the feature portion 87AK, the description of the parts (configuration, processing, etc.) common to the basic description will be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 87AK can be controlled to the small hit game state (special state) when the small hit symbol (special display result) is derived as the display result of the variable display, and in the small hit game state. It is possible to control the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the V winning area 870 (specific area, V winning opening). The small hit game state and the big hit game state are also referred to as specific states.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature portion 87AK. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 87AK, reference numerals and description will be omitted for the same configuration as the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and different parts will be described.

In the gaming area where the hit game ball of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 87AK can flow down, the first path of the flow-down path through which the game ball flows down is on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front. A second path, which is mainly provided in the area of the above and is different from the first path among the flow paths through which the game ball flows down, is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. The first route may be called a left-handed route because it is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area. Further, the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the right side of the game area, and therefore may be called a right-handed route.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 in the game area, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

The game ball launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball striking handle and launched into the game area is guided to the left game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails. , It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

A winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided as a structure through which a game ball hit into the left gaming area of the gaming area can enter. The winning ball device 6A is arranged below the image display device 5. The winning ball device 6A is provided with a first starting port switch 22A for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening.

A passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a V-determined winning device 87 are provided as a structure through which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area can enter. The variable winning ball device 6B has a second starting winning opening in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting the game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 21 is inside the passing gate 41, and a second start port switch 22B is inside the second start winning opening. A V winning switch 87a, a second count switch 15a, and a V determination discharge switch 15b are provided inside the above.

In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening and the passing gate 41 of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

The passage gate 41 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal design will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening and the passing gate 41 of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening and the passing gate 41, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

The V-determination winning device 87 is a device for determining the V-winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a large hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-determination winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width at which a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A section is provided, and a guide path for guiding the game ball is formed along the passage. At the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, opening and closing are repeated for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds x predetermined times + interval 1 second), so that a predetermined period of time is opened. An operating opening (also referred to as an attacker or a second major winning opening) is formed therein as an opening into which a total of about 10 or more game balls can be won. The passage of the game ball in the V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball alternately on both sides of the wall portion, so that when hitting to the right. , A structure (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) is formed in which the game ball slowly flows in the passage above the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87.

In the small hit game state, the opening control of the V determination winning device 87 is executed until the entry of 10 game balls into the V determination winning device 87 is detected or until a predetermined period elapses. In the V-judgment winning device 87, the portion of the guide path where the operating port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873. At a position where the operating port can be opened and closed, a movable portion 872 that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22, and can move forward and backward to open and close the operation port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the guide path, so that the game ball guided to the guide path can fall from the operating port into the V-judgment winning device 87. Become.

FIG. 10-2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a V determination winning device. As shown in FIG. 10-2, inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (operating port), the V-winning area 870 as a specific area is a V-judgment winning area as a winning area in which a game ball entering from the operating port can win. A ramp is provided at the center of the bottom of the device 87 in the left-right direction, and further, a ramp that guides all the game balls that have entered from the operating port onto the V winning region 870 by a slanted path is provided. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening through which the game ball can enter, and the gaming ball entered from the V winning opening can be guided downward.

At the uppermost end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-shaped opening / closing member 874 that can switch the V winning area 870 to either an open state or a closed state is provided. The opening / closing member 874 is driven by the solenoid 24, and can move forward / backward to open / close the V winning opening. The opening / closing member 874 can close the V winning opening by advancing (protruding) into the V winning area 870, and can open the V winning opening by retracting from the V winning area 870. Can be done. That is, the opening / closing member 874 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction (front-back direction with respect to the board surface) by driving the solenoid 24.

When the V winning opening is open, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, the upper part of the opening / closing member 874 is formed on a flat surface, and the flat surface is inclined toward the winning ball region 875 side in a front view, and when the V winning opening is closed, V The game ball guided onto the winning ball area 870 is in a state where it can fall into the winning ball area 875 shown in FIG. 10-2 along a flat surface formed on the upper part of the opening / closing member 874.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit type and the elapsed time in the small hit gaming state in the small hit gaming state in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened. It becomes a state or a closed state. When the game ball enters the open V winning area 870 and wins the V winning opening, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a provided in the V winning area 870. When the V winning area 870 is in the closed state, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 is guided to the winning ball area 875. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area 875 is detected by the second count switch 15a provided in the winning ball area 875.

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the second count switch 15a reaches 10, the V-judgment winning device 87 opened in the small hit game state closes the operating port and the game ball enters. It is considered impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area 875 are configured to merge downward, and the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is a predetermined value inside the game board 2. It is discharged to the discharge path of. A V-determination discharge switch 15b capable of detecting the discharged game balls is provided in the discharge passage, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball wins in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. , The condition for generating a big hit is satisfied, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state. Such a winning of a game ball in the V winning area 870 is called a V winning. If a V-winning occurs in the small hit game state, the V-winning area 870 may be closed thereafter. In this case, after the occurrence of the V winning, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 will be guided to the winning ball area 875.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of small hit types are provided, and all of them are small hit types that can win a V prize. In the case of a small hit, a total of about 10 game balls enter the V-judgment winning device 87 on average without requiring any special operation during the period when the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened. The structure is designed and controlled so that the game ball always enters the (100%) V winning area 870 when the game ball enters the V-judgment winning device 87. ing. On the other hand, a small hit type that can win V and a small hit type that cannot win V may be provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V-determination winning device 87.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, during the opening period of the operating opening of the V-judgment winning device 87, unless the player does not fire the game ball or the player hits the left side, hit the right side. For example, the (100%) game ball always enters the V winning area 870 and a big hit occurs.

In this embodiment, an example in which the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a deceleration structure for a game ball is shown. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operating port capable of dropping the game ball is provided in a part of the guide paths of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and during the period of the small hit game state. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration in which the operating port is opened 10 times may be used.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the game ball may enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V determination winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the game area. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a big winning opening (also called a first big winning opening) whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door, and when a big hit occurs, the door moves forward with the bottom as an axis by a solenoid. It tilts and a big winning opening appears (opens). Inside the special variable winning ball device 7, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a winning route by a game nail or other structure so that the game ball can be won in the large winning opening only when the game ball is driven into the right game area. It is restricted. It should be noted that regardless of whether the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize in the large winning opening.

The jackpot is when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, respectively. Occurs in. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that entered when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit at which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition, and a big hit can be generated on condition that the V winning is given. In the V-determination winning device 87, the gaming state in which the operating port is open is referred to as a "small hit gaming state". Then, in the small hit game state, the big hit generated based on the V winning of the game ball is called "big hit via small hit" or "big hit via small hit". On the other hand, "big hit by special symbol" or "big hit by symbol" indicates that the game is in a big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is called.

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a predetermined value addition, and the special variable winning ball device 7 (first big winning opening) repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. Repeated continuation control is performed. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened (the first large winning opening is opened) is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) has elapsed. It will be closed according to the establishment of the opening end condition) that the winning ball has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 10 rounds (final round).

In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball After passing through (including winning) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening as the starting winning area), the start condition of the variable display (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is displayed. It is started based on the establishment of a state in which the game is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

In addition, the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is still started within the predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information related to the variable display for which the conditions are not satisfied is called hold storage. The term "holding memory" is also used to indicate (specify) the information held on hold. Hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first hold memory as the hold memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second hold memory as the hold memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening. When a jackpot occurs in the state where such a first hold memory or a second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the occurrence of the jackpot is maintained as it is, and is displayed in a variable manner after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Used for.

When the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening, even if there is a hold memory of the first start prize, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize is preferentially executed. NS. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, there is a second hold consisting of four indicators that display the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening, that is, the number of second hold storages. A display device 25B is provided. The second hold indicator 25B increases the number of indicators that light up by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Above the second hold indicator 25B, a first hold indicator 25A composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the first start winning opening, that is, the number of first hold storages is provided. .. The first hold indicator 25A increases the number of indicators that are lit each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

(Flow of the game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player changes by firing a game ball so as to use "left-handed" aiming at the left game area and "right-handed" aiming at the right game area properly according to the game situation. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first strikes the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball wins the first starting winning opening. The gaming state at this time is the normal state. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and aimed at the special variable winning ball device 7 to be released. .. Such a big hit in the normal state is also called "first hit". After the jackpot game state is completed, a right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is performed on the screen of the image display device 5.

During the jackpot game state, a game is performed in which the opened special variable winning ball device 7 is aimed by right-handed striking. During the jackpot game state, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the end of the big hit game state, if the time is shortened, which will be described later, the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game is completed, if the time saving state is reached, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, right-handed promotion notification is also performed during the time saving state.

In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit game state, the time is always controlled to the shortened state. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game state, the time saving state may not be controlled. If the time is not shortened after the jackpot game state ends, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state ends, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening by switching from right-handed to left-handed. Play the game like this. If the time is not shortened, a left-handed promotion notification (also referred to as a left-handed notification) is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 to urge the player to return to left-handedness and play the game. You may.

During the time saving state after the big hit game is completed, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B having the second starting winning opening by right-handed. In the time saving state, control (high opening control, high base control) that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening is executed. If a game ball wins in the second start winning opening and the displayed result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while hitting right. Further, if the game ball wins the second start winning opening and the display result is the small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit game state, so that the V determination is made while hitting right. The game is performed aiming at the winning device 87. At the start of the small hit game state, for example, a small hit start notification for notifying that the small hit game state is started is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, when controlled to the small hit game state, right-handed promotion notification is also performed at a specific timing (timing before the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, etc.).

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, enters the V-judgment winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V-winning occurs, for example, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the V-winning has occurred. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, for example, a small hit end notification for notifying that the small hit game state has ended is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, after the end of the small hit, the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in the big hit game state, so that the player plays the game aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while hitting right.

Further, when the game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters the winning ball area 875, no big hit occurs. When the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state in this way, for example, the V prize failure notification for notifying that the V prize has failed is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, for example, a small hit end notification for notifying that the small hit game state has ended is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, after the end of the small hit game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B while hitting right. When the time saving state ends, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening. At the end of the time saving state, for example, a time saving end notification for notifying that the time saving has ended on the screen of the image display device 5 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to left-handed and play the game are performed. ..

FIG. 10-3 is a diagram showing a jackpot type of the feature unit 87AK. FIG. 10-3 (A) shows the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), a first jackpot and a second jackpot are provided as symbol jackpots. In the first jackpot, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state is three, and after the end of the jackpot game state, the time is controlled until the variation display of the second special symbol is performed seven times. In the second big hit, the number of rounds in the big hit game state is three, and after the end of the big hit game state, the time is controlled until the variation display of the second special symbol is performed once.

FIG. 10-3 (B) shows the big hit type of the big hit via the small hit. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), as the jackpot via the small hit, the jackpot via the first small hit, the jackpot via the second small hit, and the jackpot via the third small hit are provided. The big hit via the first small hit is a big hit via the first small hit, the total number of rounds in the small hit game state and the big hit game state is 10 rounds, and the variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game state. Is controlled in a time saving state until 7 times is performed. The big hit via the second small hit is a big hit via the second small hit, the total number of rounds in the small hit game state and the big hit game state is 7 rounds, and the variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game state. Is controlled in a time saving state until 7 times is performed. The big hit via the third small hit is a big hit via the third small hit, the total number of rounds in the small hit game state and the big hit game state is 3 rounds, and the variation display of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game state. Is controlled in a time saving state until 7 times is performed.

In the big hit via the small hit, the small hit game state in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened is counted as one round, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened after the second round. Therefore, the jackpot via the first small hit is substantially a jackpot of 9 rounds, the jackpot via the second small hit is substantially a jackpot of 6 rounds, and the jackpot via the third small hit is substantially 2 It can be said that it is a big hit in the round.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening provided in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the special symbol a small hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hit game state is entered, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened. The game control state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit. In the small hit, the prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87 during the small hit game state.

In this embodiment, the first small hit, the second small hit, and the third small hit are provided as the small hit types. In the small hit game state of each small hit, the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of opening times is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds, and the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened while the operating port is open. The opening / closing member 874 is opened so that the game ball that has entered the market wins approximately 100% in the V winning area 870 (V winning opening). If a V prize is won in the small hit game state of the first small hit, it is controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit via the first small hit. If a V prize is won in the small hit game state of the second small hit, it is controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit via the second small hit. If a V prize is won in the small hit game state of the third small hit, it is controlled to the big hit game state of the big hit via the third small hit.

The total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be set as the end condition of the time saving state. For example, before the big hit game state of the first hit, a maximum of four reserved memories based on the first start winning are stored. Immediately after the start of the time saving state, if it takes time for the variable winning ball device 6B to win the game ball, etc., the variable display of the first special symbol based on the hold memory can be executed four times. It becomes. Therefore, the end condition of the time-saving state may be that the total number of times of variation display between the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-saving state is the number of times shown in FIG. 10-3 plus four times.

FIG. 10-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit determination ratio and a small hit type determination ratio. A table corresponding to these determination ratios is stored in the ROM 101.

FIG. 10-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a hit determination ratio. The ratio of determining the display result for the first special symbol as a big hit (big hit probability) is 1/199, and it is not determined as a small hit. Further, the ratio of determining the display result of the second special symbol as a big hit (big hit probability) is 1/199, and the ratio of determining a small hit (small hit probability) is 1/7.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the probability that the display result of the second special symbol is a small hit is as high as 1/7, the number of time reductions (the number of changes in the second special symbol) is one. In the case of a big hit type other than the two big hits, the probability of becoming a small hit again before the end of the time saving state (the probability of becoming a so-called continuous chan) is high.

FIG. 10-4 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure jackpot determination ratio. The first special figure jackpot type determination ratio indicates the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the display result of the first special symbol is determined as a jackpot. As shown in FIG. 10-4 (B), the first jackpot is determined at a rate of 10%, and the second jackpot is determined at a rate of 90%.

FIG. 10-4 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure jackpot determination ratio. The second special figure jackpot type determination ratio indicates the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the display result of the second special symbol is determined as a jackpot. As shown in FIG. 10-4 (C), the first jackpot is determined at a rate of 100%.

FIG. 10-4 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure small hit determination ratio. The second special figure small hit type determination ratio indicates the determination ratio of the small hit type when the display result of the second special symbol is determined as a small hit. As shown in FIG. 10-4 (D), the first small hit is determined at a rate of 30%, the second small hit is determined at a rate of 40%, and the third small hit is determined at a rate of 30%. NS.

It is sufficient that different big hit symbols are defined according to the big hit type and different small hit symbols are defined according to the small hit type.

The large hit type and small hit type shown in FIG. 10-3 are examples, and a hit type other than FIG. 10-3 may be provided, or a hit type shown in FIG. 10-3 is provided. It does not have to be. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-4 is an example, and may be another determination ratio. For example, the display result of the first special symbol may be a small hit, or the second big hit may be determined as the jackpot type of the second special symbol. In this embodiment, when there is a hold memory that becomes a hit at the end of the big hit game state (in the case of holding a series of chans), it is possible to execute a hold series effect for notifying that fact. Therefore, it is preferable that the hit probability (for example, the small hit probability of the second special figure) is the probability that the pending continuous chain is likely to occur, that is, the probability that the execution frequency of the reserved continuous effect can be secured.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation of the feature unit 87AK will be described. FIG. 10-5 shows an example of the effect operation when the hold continuous effect is executed during the continuous channel. The effect operation as shown in FIG. 10-5 is realized by executing the process of step S172 in FIG. 9 based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect control CPU 120.

In FIG. 10-5 (A), the decorative symbol of "6" is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the image display device 5, and a small hit ( It shows that the display result of (1st small hit) is displayed. Further, in FIG. 10-5 (A), a small symbol that the player can always see in the upper right corner of the image display device 5 and can identify that the variation display is being executed or the variation display is stopped. Is displayed. Further, a right-handed image instructing right-handed is displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5.

Subsequently, when the small hit game state starts, the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, and the V winning area 870 is opened, the image display device 5 is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (B). The characters "Aim for V!" Are displayed, and the right-handed image is enlarged to prompt the player to hit the V-judgment winning device 87.

Then, when the game ball passes through the V winning area 870 (specific area, V winning opening), as shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the characters "Aim for V!" Are erased, and the right-handed image is the original. The round display 87AK01 indicating the number of rounds this time and the progress of the rounds is displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5. In FIG. 10-5 (C), a round display 87AK01 of 10 white stars indicating that the number of rounds is 10 is displayed corresponding to the current small hit type being the first small hit. There is. In this way, the round display is composed of images of a plurality of stars. The round display is also referred to as a "suggestion image" showing the number of rounds of the jackpot and the progress of the rounds in the hit (specific state).

If the small hit type this time is the second small hit, 7 round displays are displayed, if it is the 3rd small hit, 3 round displays are displayed, and if it is the 1st big hit, 3 is displayed. A round display will be displayed.

The round display 87AK01 changes from a white star to a black star each time the round ends. Therefore, FIG. 10-5 (C) shows that it is one round (during the small hit game state). Then, when the round (big hit game state) progresses to 4 rounds, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (D), 3 out of the round display 87AK01 becomes a black star corresponding to the digestion of 3 rounds. It will change. As the round progresses to 9 rounds, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (E), 9 of the round display 87AK01 will change to black stars. In this way, the round display 87AK01 can suitably notify the progress of the round in the jackpot gaming state and the remaining period of the jackpot gaming state.

Then, when the big hit game state ends, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (F), all 10 round displays 87AK01 change to black stars, and the image display device 5 has finished the big hit such as "big hit end". Is displayed.

During consecutive chans, the time is shortened (high base state), and if you hit right, the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening, so at the end of the big hit, the second hold memory is usually the upper limit. It means that 4 of them are memorized. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-4 (A), there is a high probability that the display result of the second special symbol will be a small hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second hold memory corresponding to the hit (small hit, big hit) is stored at the end of the big hit game state, the second hold memory is hit again (hold). It is designed to execute a hold rendition effect that notifies that it will be a Uchiren Chan).

When the hold sequence effect is executed, the character image 87AK02 is interrupted (cut in) and displayed during the ending effect of the jackpot game state, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (G). The production is executed.

Then, when the character image 87AK02 is erased, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (H), the round display 87AK01 that was being displayed shifts downward. Then, in the vacant area where the round display 87AK01 is shifted downward (the area where the round display 87AK01 is displayed), a new round display 87AK03 corresponding to the number of rounds per pending internal chain is displayed. By doing this, it becomes intuitively easy to understand that the round display has been added.

Here, 7 white stars are displayed as a new round display 87AK03, suggesting that the number of rounds per hold inner ream Chan is 7 rounds (there is a second hold memory that is the second small hit). Will be done. At this time, the character image 87AK04 "Continue!" Is displayed. For example, the effect operation shown in FIGS. 10-5 (G) to 10-5 (I) is the hold continuous effect of this embodiment. It should be noted that the effect mode of the hold continuous effect is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 10-5 (G) to (I), and may be any mode as long as it can be notified that the hold continuous effect is performed. Further, the timing of adding and displaying the round display is not limited to the timing shown in FIG. 10-5 (H), and may be another timing.

As described above, in this embodiment, as the pending continuous effect, an effect of adding and displaying the round display 87AK03 in addition to the already displayed round display 87AK01 is executed. As a result, it is possible to perform a production as if the winning round was promoted and continued, and the interest is improved. In the example shown in FIG. 10-5 (H), it is possible to make it look as if it has become 17 rounds at one time, and the interest is improved.

As shown in the round display 87AK01 of FIG. 10-5 (H), the round display in which all the round displays are changed to black stars indicating that they have been digested is also referred to as "digested round display (first suggestion image)". .. On the other hand, as shown in the round display 87AK03 of FIG. 10-5 (H), the round display including at least a white star indicating the round before execution is also referred to as "this round display (second suggestion image)".

As shown in FIG. 10-5 (H), the current round display (second suggestion image) is displayed outside the digested round display (first suggestion image) (outside with respect to the center of the specific image). .. As a result, the visibility of the round display can be ensured this time, and suitable notification (notification of the pending internal chain) can be executed.

Although the round display this time is outside the digested round display, it is displayed at a display position different from the display position of the small symbol or the right-handed image related to the progress of the game. By doing so, it is possible to display the round display (second suggestion image) this time while ensuring the visibility of the information related to the progress of the game. The image related to the progress of the game is not limited to a small symbol or a right-handed image, and may be a fourth symbol or the like indicating that the special symbol is fluctuating.

As described above, when the hold continuous effect is executed, the effect is executed as if the winning round was promoted and continued, but in reality, any second memorized at that time is executed. It corresponds to the fact that the hold memory becomes a hit. Therefore, after the end of the big hit game state, the fluctuation display is executed one to four times, and then the next hit (small hit game state or big hit game state) is controlled. In this embodiment, in the case of a pending internal ream, in order to show the hits continuously, the variable display of 1 to 4 times from the end of the previous big hit game state to the next hit is fast digested. It is designed to do. For example, during continuous chan, a variation pattern with a short variation time (for example, 1 second) may be selected after the end of the jackpot game state.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (I), while the round displays 87AK01 and 87AK03 are displayed, the variable display is executed 1 to 4 times only with the small symbol, and is shown in FIG. 10-5 (J). As described above, the small symbols of "555" are aligned and become the next hit (second small hit).

After that, as shown in Fig. 10-5 (K) after winning the V prize, when the round progresses to the 4th round of the second big hit game state, 3 of the round display 87AK03 will change to black stars. Become.

In this embodiment, the winning prize ball notification is executed every time the number of prize balls reaches a predetermined predetermined number (for example, 2000, 4000, etc.) while the pending Uchiren Chan continues. There is. In the 4th round of the second big hit game state, when the number of prize balls reaches 2000 while the pending Uchiren Chan continues, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (L), the winning prize ball "2000 GET" is obtained. The broadcast image 87AK05 is displayed.

At this time, the round display 87AK03 (current round display) corresponding to the hit during execution is displayed in front of the winning prize ball notification image 87AK05 with priority, while the round corresponding to the less important hit has been executed. The winning prize ball notification image 87AK05 is preferentially displayed on the front side over the display 87AK03 (digested round display). As a result, it is possible to suitably notify the progress of the winning round being executed and the remaining period of the winning, and it is possible to preferably notify the winning prize ball.

Further, the round display (second suggestion image) this time is displayed outside the center of the prize ball notification image 87AK05 (specific image) than the digested round display (first suggestion image). In other words, the distance between the display position of the second suggestion image and the center of the specific image is longer than the distance between the display position of the first suggestion image and the center of the specific image. Therefore, the visibility of the round display can be ensured this time, and the progress of the winning round being executed and the remaining period of the winning can be appropriately notified, and the winning prize ball can be appropriately notified. ..

The reference point of the display position of the first suggestion image for measuring the distance from the center of the specific image may be, for example, the center of the first suggestion image. Similarly, the reference point of the display position of the second suggestion image for measuring the distance from the center of the specific image may be, for example, the center of the second suggestion image. In the examples shown in FIGS. 10-5 (H) to 10-5, the central portion of the round display 87AK01 is the center of the first suggestion image and serves as a reference point for the display position of the first suggestion image. Further, the central portion of the round display 87AK03 is the center of the second suggestion image, and serves as a reference point for the display position of the second suggestion image. The reference point of the display position of the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image is not limited to this, and may be a predetermined representative point, and may be an end portion, a center of gravity position, or the like.

Next, the processing executed in the feature unit 87AK will be described. FIG. 10-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold continuous effect setting process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. The hold continuous effect setting process is a process for executing the hold continuous effect. In the hold continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the continuous effect is in progress (step 87AKS101). Whether or not it is in a continuous chan is determined by, for example, whether or not the continuous chan flag is on. For example, the continuous chan middle flag is set to the on state when the jackpot game state of the first hit ends and is controlled to the time saving state, and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol which is the ending condition of the time saving state ends. When the reserved memory of the second special symbol stored at that time is digested, it is set to the off state.

If it is not in continuous chan (step 87AKS101; No), the hold continuous effect setting process is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, the hold continuous production is executed during the continuous chan. In addition, it may be possible to execute the hold continuous production other than during the continuous chan. In that case, the production mode of the hold continuous production may be different between the continuous chan and the non-continuous chan.

If the sequence is in progress (step 87AKS101; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the hold sequence effect (step 87AKS102). The hold continuous effect may be a predetermined timing during the ending effect (for example, the timing shown in FIG. 10-5 (G)).

If it is not the execution timing of the hold continuous effect (step 87AKS102; No), the hold continuous effect setting process ends. When it is the execution timing of the hold continuous effect (step 87AKS102; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a hold in-hold (hit in the second hold storage) (step 87AKS103). In step 87AKS103, it is determined from an effect control command or the like for designating the determination result of the look-ahead determination whether or not the second hold storage that is a small hit or a large hit is stored.

If there is no hit in the hold (step 87AKS103; No), the hold continuous effect setting process ends. When there is a hold internal hit (step 87AKS103; Yes), a setting for executing the hold continuous effect is made (step 87AKS104). In step 87AKS104, for example, an effect control pattern for executing the hold continuous effect as shown in FIGS. 10-5 (G) and 10-5 (H) is set, and effect control based on the effect control pattern is started. After that, the hold continuous production setting process is terminated.

FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the round display shift process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. The round display shift process is a process for shifting the displayed round display (first suggestion image) and additionally displaying a new round display (second suggestion image) when the hold continuous effect is executed. .. In the round display shift process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hold continuous effect is being executed (step 87AKS111). If the hold continuous effect is not being executed (step 87AKS111; No), the round display shift process ends.

If the hold continuous effect is being executed (step 87AKS111; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the shift timing for shifting the round display (first suggestion image) (step 87AKS112). In step 87AKS112, for example, it is determined whether or not the character image 87AK02 in the hold continuous production is the timing immediately after being erased (for example, the timing of FIG. 10-5 (H)). If it is not the shift timing (step 87AKS112; No), the round display shift process ends.

If it is a shift timing (step 87AKS112; Yes), the round display being displayed is erased (step 87AKS113). Then, the erased round display is shifted downward and drawn on a lower layer (display layer of layer number 104 described later) (step 87AKS114). In addition, the upper layer (the display layer of layer number 101 described later) (the area where the digested round display is shifted downward and vacant) is higher than the digested round display in which the current round display corresponding to the pending internal hit is shifted. ) (Step 87AKS115). After that, the round display shift process is terminated.

FIG. 10-8 is a diagram for explaining a display layer of the feature unit 87AK. In this embodiment, a plurality of display layers for drawing an image to be displayed on the image display device 5 are provided, and the images drawn on the plurality of display layers are superimposed and displayed on the image display device 5. It has become. A priority is set for each of the plurality of display layers, and the image drawn on the higher display layer is superimposed on the image drawn on the lower display layer on the upper layer side (front of the player). Displayed on the side). By doing so, it is possible to superimpose a plurality of types of images on the image display device 5 and display them at the same time.

As shown in FIG. 10-8, in this embodiment, 300 display layers such as layer numbers 1 to 300 are provided, and the display layer having a smaller layer number has a higher priority.

The layer number 101 is the display layer of the round display (second suggestion image) this time, the layer number 102 is the display layer of the winning prize ball number notification (winning prize ball notification image), and the layer number 103 is reserved. It is a display layer for "continuation" display (character image "continuation!") In the continuous production, and layer number 104 is a display layer for digested round display (first suggestion image). In this way, even in the same round display, the display priority is this time round display (second suggestion image)> digested round display (first suggestion image). In addition, the priority of the display is 2nd suggestion image> specific image> 1st suggestion image for the specific image such as the notification of the number of winning prize balls and the "continuation" display in the hold continuous production. In this way, since the round display (second suggestion image) is displayed with priority over the specific image this time, it is possible to preferably notify the progress of the winning round being executed and the remaining period of the hit. In addition, since the specific image is displayed with priority over the digested round display (first suggestion image) corresponding to the less important executed hit, the notification by the specific image (winning prize ball notification, pending inner ream chan) Notification) can be preferably performed.

Of the round displays before the hold continuous effect is executed and the display position is shifted, the round display displayed at the top (for example, the round display 87AK01 in FIG. 10-5 (F)) is the display of the layer number 101. It will be displayed on the layer. In the round display, when the hold continuous effect is executed, the processes of step 87AKS113 and step 87AKS114 in FIG. 10-7 are executed, so that the display position is shifted downward and the display position is lower than the layer number 101. The display layer is changed to layer number 104. By doing so, the display priority of the digested round display (first suggestion image) can be lowered as compared with the specific image.

Further, when the processing of step 87AKS113 and step 87AKS114 of FIG. 10-7 is executed and the display layer of the round display is changed to the layer number 104 lower than the layer number 101, the round display is once performed in step 87AKS113. Is erased. By doing so, the display priority of the round display can be changed without discomfort.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-8, layer number 1 is a display layer for error display, and layer number 2 is a display layer for small symbols that are always visible. As described above, the upper display layer is an image display layer that is highly necessary for the player to recognize. Further, the layer number 300 of the lowermost layer is a display layer of the background image.

Since the error display preferentially displays a specific image over the round display (second suggestion image) and the digested round display (first suggestion image) this time, the display timing of the error display (error notification timing) is round display. Even if the timings overlap with each other, the error display can be preferably performed.

Although omitted in FIG. 10-8, the layer number of the display layer to be drawn may be predetermined for other images according to the display priority. In this embodiment, an example in which 300 display layers are provided has been described, but the number of display layers is not limited to this.

FIG. 10-9 shows a display example when the pending internal chain is continued at least 6 times. Each time the hold continuous effect is executed, the round display is shifted downward and displayed. However, if the round display corresponding to the executed hit cannot be displayed, FIG. 10-9 As shown in, the round display disappears downward. In addition, in FIG. 10-9, it is the timing when the hold continuous effect is executed and the character image 87AK04 of "continue!" Is displayed, but the character image 87AK04 of "continue!" Is a display layer from the digested round display. Is higher, so it is displayed with priority over the digested round display corresponding to the executed hit. As a result, it is possible to preferably execute the hold continuous effect. As described above, in this embodiment, as specific images, a plurality of types of specific images such as the prize ball notification image 87AK05 and the character image 87AK04 of "continuation!" In the hold continuous production are provided. Then, different specific conditions are satisfied for each of the plurality of types of specific images, for example, the number of prize balls during the continuation of the pending ream chan has reached a predetermined predetermined number, and the pending rendition effect has been executed). Is displayed according to.

(Modification example of feature portion 87AK)
This feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. The processing contents and determination ratios of the flowcharts and the determination methods of various effects shown in the above-described examples and modifications are merely examples, and the same effects as those of the above-described examples can be obtained. Anything may be used as long as it can be carried out suitably. Further, the effect example shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be appropriately changed as long as the same effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the round display by the image of the star is displayed, but in addition to this, the number of rounds per execution may be displayed by a numerical value (for example, ○ R). In this case, the numerical display of the number of rounds may be displayed with priority over a specific image such as the winning prize ball notification image 87AK05. By doing so, it is possible to reliably notify the number of rounds being executed.

The telop corresponding to the game state may be displayed on the image display device 5. For example, in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state or a small hit game state, the first telop (for example, "○○ bonus") is displayed on at least a part of the outer edge of the image display device 5, and in the time saving state, the second telop is displayed. The telop (for example, "chance time" or the like) may be displayed on at least a part of the outer edge of the image display device 5. By doing so, it is possible to notify the game state. In this case, if a pending internal chain occurs and the gaming state switches from the advantageous state to the time saving state to the advantageous state, the telop also switches from the first telop to the second telop to the first telop. .. In the case of the first telop → the second telop → the first telop in order to prevent the effect of the effect of the effect of making the advantageous state appear to be continuous (continuous) be impaired by the effect in the hold due to the change of the telop. It may be difficult to recognize that the telop has changed, for example, by reducing the visibility of the second telop.

In the above embodiment, the round display is an image of a star, the round before execution is displayed as a white star, and the digested round is displayed as a black star. Not limited to this. For example, one icon is displayed at the start of a hit or when a hold rendition is executed, and additional icons are displayed in sequence according to the progress of the round, or a meter or sugoroku is used to indicate the progress of the round. There may be. That is, the round display may be at least as long as the player can grasp the round (total number of rounds and progress of rounds).

Further, in the above embodiment, the suggestion image shows the number of rounds of the hit (specific state) before the execution, the progress of the rounds of the hit (specific state) during the execution, and the number of rounds in the hit (specific state) after the execution. The display was (“digested round display (first suggestion image)”, “this time round display (second suggestion image)”), but the suggestion image is not limited to this. The suggestion image may be an image suggesting that the image is controlled to a specific state, and includes a first suggestion image and a second suggestion image displayed when the first suggestion image is displayed. Just do it. For example, the suggestion image may be a display showing the number of consecutive chans, or a telop of a state display (telop showing a time saving state, a telop suggesting a probable change state, and a high degree of expectation of hitting). It may be a display indicating the number of remaining fluctuations in the time saving state or the probabilistic state, or it may be a display indicating the number of AT, RT, ART games in the slot machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific image is the prize ball notification image 87AK05 and the character image 87AK04 of "continue!" In the hold continuous production, but the specific image is not limited to this. The specific image may be an image displayed according to the satisfaction of any of a plurality of types of specific conditions. Then, such a specific condition may be a condition that is satisfied during the period in which the round display (suggested image) is displayed. That is, the specific image may have a display period that overlaps with the suggestion image. For example, the specific image may be an image related to an effect (for example, a notice effect, notification of a game state, etc.) executed by an execution lottery, or an image displayed according to the progress of the game (for example, the number of executed games). It may be an effect image displayed under other conditions (for example, an image displayed over time, an image displayed according to a player's operation or input), or the like. ..

Further, the specific image is not limited to the one displayed on a part of the image display device 5, such as the prize ball notification image 87AK05 of the above embodiment and the character image 87AK04 of "continue!" It may be an image displayed on the entire surface of the device 5. Further, a part of the image displayed on the entire surface of the image display device 5 may be a specific image. Even in this case, the distance between the display position of the second suggestion image and the center of the specific image may be longer than the distance between the display position of the first suggestion image and the center of the specific image.

Further, in the above embodiment, the priority of the images is changed by changing the display layer on which each image is drawn, but when displaying an image having a higher display priority, the display priority is lower. The image may be erased or the display position may be shifted.

In the above embodiment, the round display is temporarily erased when it is shifted, but it may be shifted without being erased. In addition, when a new round display is added and displayed according to the execution of the hold continuous effect, the round display that was displayed until then was shifted downward, but it is displayed until then. The display mode of the round display may be changed, or the round display may be displayed at a different position. For example, when a new round display is added and displayed, the round display previously displayed may be moved to another display device, or may be reduced and displayed on the edge of the image display device 5. You may try to do it.

(Means pertaining to feature portion 87AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 87K is
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to a feature unit 87AK).
A suggestion image display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) for displaying a suggestion image (for example, a round display) suggesting that the control is performed in a specific state, and
Depending on the fulfillment of any of multiple types of specific conditions (for example, the number of prize balls has reached a predetermined number while the pending consecutive chan is continuing, or the pending consecutive production has been executed). It is provided with a notification means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that displays a specific image (for example, the winning prize ball notification image 87AK05, the character image 87AK04 of "continue!") And notifies the establishment of the specific condition.
When the suggestion image display means displays the first suggestion image (for example, round display 87AK01) as the suggestion image, the suggestion image display means makes a suggestion corresponding to the first suggestion image (for example, round display 87AK03). ) Can be displayed,
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image are displayed, the second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the specific image. At the same time, the specific image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image (for example, FIG. 10-8).
The distance between the display position of the second suggested image and the center of the specific image is longer than the distance between the display position of the first suggested image and the center of the specific image (for example, FIGS. 10-5 (H) to (L). )).
According to such a configuration, the visibility of the second suggestion image additionally displayed can be ensured, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. In addition, the visibility of a specific image can be ensured.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The suggestion image is composed of a plurality of suggestion displays (for example, a star image).
The suggestion image display means changes the display mode of the suggestion display constituting the suggestion image from the first aspect (for example, a white star) to the second aspect (for example, a black star) in order to obtain the period of the specific state. It is possible to suggest the course,
The first suggestion image seems to be the suggestion image (for example, digested round display, round display 87AK01 shown in FIGS. 10-5 (H) to (K)) in which all the suggestion displays are displayed in the second aspect. It may be.
According to such a configuration, even when displaying a specific image, it is possible to preferably suggest a period of a specific state.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The suggested image display means
The suggested image can be displayed on any of a plurality of display layers having different display priorities (for example, display layers having layer numbers 1 to 300).
When the second suggestion image is displayed while the first suggestion image is being displayed, the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image is changed from the first display layer (for example, the display layer of layer number 101) to the display layer. It may be changed to the second display layer (for example, the display layer of layer number 104) having a lower display priority than the first display layer.
According to such a configuration, the display priority of the first suggestion image can be lowered from that of the specific image.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
When the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image is changed from the first display layer to the second display layer, the suggestion image display means temporarily makes the first suggestion image invisible (step 87AKS114). The round display may be erased by the process of step 87AKS113 before executing the process of.
According to such a configuration, the display priority can be changed without discomfort.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
When the second suggestion image is displayed while the first suggestion image is being displayed, the suggestion image display means moves the display position of the first suggestion image to display the first suggestion image. The second suggestion image may be displayed at the position (for example, FIG. 10-5 (H)).
With such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand that the second suggestion image has been added.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The display position of the second suggestion image may be different from the display position of the information related to the progress of the game (for example, a small symbol or a right-handed image).
According to such a configuration, the second suggestion image can be displayed while ensuring the visibility of the information related to the progress of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
A special image (for example, an error display) can be displayed when a special condition different from the specific condition is satisfied.
The special image may be displayed on a display layer having a higher display priority than the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image (for example, FIG. 10-8).
According to such a configuration, the special image can be visually recognized with priority.

(Means pertaining to feature 88AK)
The feature portion 87AK includes the feature portion 88AK shown below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 88AK is
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 related to a feature unit 88AK).
A suggestion image display means (for example, a production control CPU 120) for displaying a suggestion image (for example, a round display) suggesting that the control is performed in a specific state, and
Depending on the fulfillment of any of multiple types of specific conditions (for example, the number of prize balls has reached a predetermined number while the pending consecutive chan is continuing, or the pending consecutive production has been executed). It is provided with a notification means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that displays a specific image (for example, the winning prize ball notification image 87AK05, the character image 87AK04 of "continue!") And notifies the establishment of the specific condition.
When the suggestion image display means displays the first suggestion image (for example, round display 87AK01) as the suggestion image, the suggestion image display means makes a suggestion corresponding to the first suggestion image (for example, round display 87AK03). ) Can be displayed,
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image are displayed, the second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the specific image. At the same time, the specific image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image (for example, FIG. 10-8).
The suggested image display means
The suggested image can be displayed on any of a plurality of display layers having different display priorities (for example, display layers having layer numbers 1 to 300).
When the second suggestion image is displayed while the first suggestion image is being displayed, the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image is changed from the first display layer (for example, the display layer of layer number 101) to the display layer. Change to the second display layer (for example, the display layer with layer number 104), which has a lower display priority than the first display layer.
When the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image is changed from the first display layer to the second display layer, the first suggestion image is once made invisible (before the process of step 87AKS114 is executed). The round display is erased by the process of step 87AKS113).
According to such a configuration, the visibility of the second suggestion image additionally displayed can be ensured, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. In addition, the visibility of a specific image can be ensured. In addition, the display priority can be changed without discomfort.
In the gaming machine according to (1), the means and configuration related to the feature unit 87AK may be appropriately adopted.

(Explanation of feature section 021AK)
Next, the feature unit 021AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 021AK of the present embodiment, in the suggestion effect suggesting whether or not it is controlled in an advantageous state, the case where the detection by the first detection means is possible and the case where the detection by the second detection means is possible. In some cases, it is possible, and the rate of being controlled in an advantageous state is higher in the case where the detection by the second detection means is possible than in the case where the detection by the first detection means is possible. Then, in the normal state, after the notification effect for notifying that the control is performed in the advantageous state is executed, the first effect that can be detected by the second detection means and the special effect that is more likely to be controlled in the advantageous state than in the normal state. After the notification effect is executed in the state, the second effect that can be detected by the second detection means can be executed, and the first effect and the second effect have different execution periods. is doing. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 021AK having such features will be described. The same parts as those described in the above basic explanation will be omitted.

FIG. 11-1 shows a variation pattern in the feature portion 021AK of this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively, and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern. The big hit fluctuation pattern and the small hit fluctuation pattern are included in the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss". In the feature portion 012AK in this embodiment, the ratio of the super reach being a "big hit" is higher than that of the normal reach, and the super reach B is higher than the super reach C, and the super reach A is higher than the super reach B. The higher the rate (that is, the longer the fluctuation time), the higher the rate of "big hits" (the higher the expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state).

FIG. 11-2 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table in the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment. The jackpot type determination table is variable based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, for example, when it is determined in step S110 of FIG. It is a table referred to for determining the display mode to be one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as "non-probability", "probability", and "probability". As shown in FIG. 11-2, the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment is controlled to the jackpot game state (8 round jackpot state) in which eight round games are performed, and the time is shortened after the jackpot game state is completed. It is controlled into a controlled "non-probability change (8R)" and a jackpot game state in which 16 round games are performed (16 round jackpot state), and is controlled to a time saving state after the jackpot game state is completed. 16R) ”and“ Probability change (8R) ”, which is controlled to the 8 round jackpot state and controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game state is completed, and“ Probability change (8R) ”is controlled to the 16 round jackpot state and is controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game state is completed. There are big hit types such as "probability change (16R)" which is controlled by the state and "probability" which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game state is completed by performing two round games. Judgment values are assigned to the jackpot types of the above so that the proportions differ depending on the type of variable special figure (special symbol to be variablely displayed).

In the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio of the second special figure to the 16-round jackpot state is higher than that of the first special figure. In addition, in the case of a jackpot type controlled to a 16-round jackpot state or an 8-round jackpot state, the upper limit of the period for opening the jackpot is set to "29 seconds", and the number of round games executed The number of times the big winning opening is opened is set to "16 times" in the case of a 16-round big hit and "8 times" in the case of an 8-round big hit. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot state for 2 rounds in response to the jackpot type being "probability", the upper limit of the period for keeping the jackpot open is set to "0.5 seconds". At the same time, the number of times the large winning opening, which is the number of times the round game is executed, is set to "2 times".

FIG. 11-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first features, for example, based on a display result specification command (command stored in the display result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is "missing" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a variation pattern determination result specification command (variation pattern determination result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. The variation pattern specified by (command stored in) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach aspect. Whether or not it is determined (step S552).

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination, which is updated by, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. The fixed decorative symbol (decorative symbol of the non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative symbol determination table of the non-reach combination prepared in advance.

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination (step S554). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a decorative symbol of the reach combination updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect, and stores the reach combination in advance in the ROM 121. The final decorative pattern (decorative pattern of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of.

When it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S551; No), whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" in the effect control CPU 120. , Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "probability" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is in the case of "probability" or "small hit", for example, at the opening chance eye. A combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). The effect control CPU 120 constitutes any of a plurality of types of open chance eyes in response to the designation of any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 by the fluctuation pattern determination result specification command, for example. Determine the combination of fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol. In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is used. By referring to or the like, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined. In the chance eye determination table, for example, "3", "5", "7" composed of odd numbers as chance eyes for sudden big hits, and "2", "2", "7" composed of even numbers as chance eyes for small hits. It suffices if "4", "6" and the like are set.

When it is determined in the process of step S555 that the special figure display result is neither "probability" nor "small hit" (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 is a final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination. The combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 A decorative symbol having the same stop-displayed symbol number is determined in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the display area.

After executing the process of step S555, the effect control CPU 120 executes a V-con operation effect that causes the player to operate the stick controller 31A after the final stop symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination is displayed. (Step 021AKS011). The V-con operation effect in the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment is performed after the final stop symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination is displayed (after the decorative symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination is temporarily stopped and displayed). It is performed until the final decoration symbol is completely stopped. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (C) and 11-9 (B), the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot is temporarily displayed as a temporary stop and becomes a jackpot. Is notified to the player, and as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (F), 11-10 (D), and 11-11 (D), the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot is completely stopped. This is an effect that is executed during the period until the player's operation is performed, and is an effect that enables the player's operation with respect to the operation of the stick controller 31A.

The V-con operation effect may be executed during the period from when the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot is completely stopped until the jackpot game state is reached. In addition, it is executed from the variable display to the big hit game state, such as the period from when the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is completely stopped until the big hit game state is reached and the big prize opening is opened. May be good. Further, for example, a plurality of timings at which the V-con operation effect is performed may be provided so that the set value may be suggested according to the execution timing, or whether or not it is controlled to the probabilistic state may be suggested. You may. Further, the V-con operation effect may be executed after the player is notified that the jackpot will be a big hit, and even if the final stop symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination is not displayed, for example. , It may be executed after the premium effect that definitely notifies that it will be a big hit.

FIG. 11-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the V-con operation effect setting process performed in step 021AKS011 of FIG. 11-3. When the V-con operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 11-4 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first, for example, probabilistically changes the current game state based on the game state specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (step 021AK021). When the current gaming state is not in the probabilistic state (step 021AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first effect execution setting for executing the first effect (step 021AKS022), and ends the V-con operation effect setting process. do. That is, the first effect is an effect executed in a normal state that is not controlled by the probability change state. In addition, for example, when the time saving state is controlled in the time saving state without the probability change control, it may be determined as Yes in step 021AKS021 (determined in the same manner as the probability change state). .. Separately from this, it may be determined as No in step 021AKS021 (it may be determined in the same manner as in the normal state). Further, processing the time saving state in the same manner as the probability changing state is the same for step 021AKS013, which will be described later.

The first effect set in the process of step 021AKS021 is a V-con operation effect that is executed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot is temporarily displayed as a temporary stop and the player is notified that the jackpot will be a jackpot. It is a kind, and as an operation of the stick controller 31A by the player after the jackpot notification, an operation of tilting the stick controller 31A can be detected, and when the operation is detected, as shown in FIG. 11-8, super reach This is an effect of displaying an image (see FIG. 11-8 (E)) related to the battle effect performed during the reach effect of. In the feature unit 021AK in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-8, in the first production, an example of displaying an image showing that the main character wins the battle production performed during the super reach is displayed. Although it is shown, an image showing that the hero wins is displayed after the image of defeating the enemy character (the image of stopping the enemy) is displayed. Also, it is not limited to battle production, but if it shows the result of the production performed during Super Reach (if it is an image related to the production performed during Super Reach), any image can be used. There may be.

When it is determined in step 021AKS021 of FIG. 11-4 that the current gaming state is a probabilistic state (step 021AKS021; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has a variable display result specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11. Based on (big hit type), whether or not this big hit is a big hit in which 16 round games are performed, that is, whether or not it is a 16R big hit such as "non-probable change (16R)" or "probable change (16R)". (Step 021AKS023).

In the case of a 16R jackpot (step 021AKS023; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second effect (success) execution setting for executing the second effect in the successful mode (step 021AKS024), and sets the V-con operation effect. End the process. On the other hand, when it is an 8R jackpot instead of a 16R jackpot (step 021AKS023; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second effect (failure) execution setting for executing the second effect in the mode of failure (step 021AKS025). , V-con operation effect setting process ends.

The second effect set in the process of step 021AKS024 or step 021AKS025 is a V-con that is executed after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is temporarily stopped and displayed and the player is notified that the big hit will be obtained. It is a kind of operation effect, and it is possible to detect an operation on a trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A as an operation of the stick controller 31A by the player after the big hit notification, and when the operation is detected, a predetermined image is displayed. It is a production to do. The second effect in the feature portion 021AK of this embodiment has a success mode and a failure mode, and when the second effect of the success mode is executed, it is a 16R jackpot, that is, there are many balls that can be obtained. This is suggested to the player, and it is suggested to the player that when the second effect of the failure mode is executed, it is an 8R jackpot, that is, the number of balls that can be obtained is small.

In the second production of the success mode in the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-10 (D) and 11-11 (D), an image of pursuing an enemy fighter is displayed. On the other hand, although not shown, in the second effect of the failure mode, an image showing that the enemy airplane (enemy aircraft) could not be pursued may be displayed.

In step 021AKS024 of FIG. 11-4, it is determined whether to execute the second effect of type A or type B according to the determination ratio shown in the second effect determination table (success) shown in FIG. 11-5 (A). decide. Further, in step 021AKS025, it is determined whether to execute the second effect of type A or type B according to the determination ratio shown in the second effect determination table (failure) shown in FIG. 11-5 (B). In the second effect of the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment, as an operation for the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A (operation for the stick controller 31A), as shown in FIG. 11-5, a long press operation by the player is performed. There is a second effect of type A to be detected and a second effect of type B to detect a continuous striking operation, and the second effect of type B to perform a continuous striking operation has a higher ratio of being a successful mode. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the type of the second effect to be performed.

In the process of step 021AKS022 shown in FIG. 11-4, the execution period of the first effect is also set. Similarly, in the processes of step 021AKS024 and step 021AKS025, the execution period of the second effect is also set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-6 (A), the execution period of the first effect is set shorter than the execution period of the second effect. According to this, in the normal state, it is possible to make the player appear as if the game has quickly shifted to the jackpot game state, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest. Further, in the probabilistic state, while the probability of becoming a big hit game state is high, it is possible to improve the game interest by not only operating the stick controller 31A but also having a long execution period. As shown in FIG. 11-6 (B), the V-con operation effective period such as the first effect and the second effect includes the V-con operation valid period, which is the effective period for effectively accepting the operation of the stick controller 31A, and the said. It is composed of a post-detection display period, which is a period during which a predetermined image is displayed after the operation is detected. In the process of step 021AKS022 shown in FIG. 11-4, as the execution period of the first effect, either or both of the V-con operation valid period and the post-detection display period are detected as the V-con operation valid period and the detection in the second effect. By making it shorter than the post-display period, the execution period of the first effect is set shorter than the execution period of the second effect. In addition, unlike this, the execution period of the first effect may be set longer than the execution period of the second effect. The execution period of the second effect is the same regardless of whether it is a success mode or a failure mode. Further, the execution period is the same for both the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B. In the example shown in FIG. 11-4, the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is temporarily stopped and displayed as the big hit regardless of whether the first effect is executed or the second effect is executed as the V-con operation effect. An example is shown in which the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot is executed until the combination of the stop decoration symbols that constitute the jackpot is completely stopped after the player is notified that the player will be, but as described above, the stop that constitutes the jackpot is stopped. It may be executed during the period from when the combination of decorative symbols is completely stopped until the jackpot game state is reached. In addition, it is executed from the variable display to the big hit game state, such as the period from when the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is completely stopped until the big hit game state is reached and the big prize opening is opened. May be good.

Returning to FIG. 11-3, after executing the process of step 021AKS011 or the process of step S554, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a variable display pattern of super reach (step 021AKS012). In step 021AKS012, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (variable display pattern) by referring to the variation pattern determination result designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

In the case of the variable display pattern of super reach (step 021AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the operation effect (step 021AKS013). Specifically, in step 021AKS013, whether or not the operation effect is executed and the type of the operation effect when the operation effect is executed are shown in any one of FIGS. 11-7 (A) or (B) depending on the game state and the variable display result. Set by referring to the operation effect determination table. The operation effect in the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment is a so-called determined effect that is performed at the timing of whether or not to make a big hit in the latter half of the super reach effect. Specifically, the operation effect in the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment is an effect executed at the timing immediately before the final stop symbol, which is the final stop symbol, is displayed. For example, the V-con operation effect is executed. In this case, the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination shown in FIGS. 11-8 (C) and 11-9 (B) are executed at the timing immediately before the temporary stop display is displayed. The operation effect includes a type that detects the operation of the push button 31B and a type that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V controller). As shown in FIG. 11-7, the stick controller 31A (V controller) The rate at which the variable display result is "big hit" is higher when the operation effect of the type that detects the operation of) is executed than when the operation effect of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which type of operation effect is executed. Further, in the feature unit 021AK of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, in the case of the probability change state, a kind of operation effect for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A (V controller) is executed as compared with the case of the normal state. However, if the variable display result is "missing", the operation effect of the type that detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V controller) is higher in the probabilistic state than in the normal state. The execution rate may be lowered so that the reliability of the type of operation effect for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A (V controller) in the probable change state may be increased. In step 021AKS013, when an operation effect of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed, the setting for displaying an image that promotes the operation detects the operation of the stick controller 31A (V controller). When each type of operation effect is executed, a setting for displaying an image that promotes the operation is made.

After returning to FIG. 11-3 and executing the process of step 021AKS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S560). The effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure variation effect control pattern) in response to, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result specification command. Set as a pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) in response to the execution setting of the hold display change effect by the hold display setting process in step S161, and uses the pattern. Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the pattern to be used.

Following the process of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result designation command, for example. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, a setting is made on the display screen of the image display device 5 to start the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, issues a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in the process of step S559 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are started to fluctuate. Just do it.

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. To finish.

FIG. 11-8 shows an example of an effect operation when the first effect is executed as the V-con operation effect. As shown in FIG. 11-8 (A), as a reach effect of super reach, a battle effect in which the main character C1 and the enemy character C3 battle is started, and as shown in FIG. 11-8 (B), each character Will battle. Then, although not shown, the operation effect as a determined effect is executed (it is not executed when the execution setting of the operation effect is not made), and the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A ( When the operation of the V controller) is detected, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (C), the player is notified that the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the big hit is temporarily stopped and the big hit is obtained. Subsequently, when the execution timing of the first effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (D), a promotion image prompting the player to operate the stick controller 31A is displayed, and when the operation is detected, the enemy character is displayed. An image of defeating the enemy (an image of stopping the enemy) is displayed, and an image showing that the hero wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 11-8 (E). Although not shown, for example, there are a plurality of modes of defeating the enemy character of the main character, and the jackpot type may be suggested depending on which mode of defeating the enemy character. Moreover, the set value may be suggested. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which mode of defeating the enemy character is defeated. In addition to this, a plurality of modes of the promotion image that encourages the player's operation may be provided, and a jackpot type or a set value may be suggested depending on which mode of the promotion image is displayed. According to this, the player's attention can be attracted to which mode of the promotion image is displayed. Then, at the end timing of the variable display, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (F), the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped. In the illustrated example, after the combination of the stop decorative symbols constituting the jackpot is temporarily stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols continue to shake as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (D) and 11-8 (D) and (E). Although the displayed example is shown, it may be changed again as shown in FIGS. 11-9 to 11-11. As long as the player is notified that the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot will be a jackpot by temporarily displaying the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol of the type does not have to be continuously displayed thereafter (finally). The jackpot symbol should stop completely again). Further, for example, the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot may be temporarily stopped and then changed again to perform the probabilistic promotion effect in which the probabilistic symbols are completely stopped. According to this, the expectation of the player can be improved. The setting for displaying the promotion image may be performed in the first effect execution setting in step 021AKS022.

11-9 to 11-11 show an example of an effect operation when the second effect is executed as the V-con operation effect. Specifically, an example of an effect operation when the second effect of the successful modes of type A and type B is executed is shown. After the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 11-9 (A), the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot is temporarily displayed as a temporary stop and becomes a jackpot as shown in FIG. 11-9 (B). Will be notified. Note that FIGS. 11-9 (A) to 11-9 (B) may be the same as those in FIGS. 11-8 (A) to 11-8 (C) (battle effect and operation effect are executed). , For the battle effect, it is sufficient if the image of defeating the enemy character is displayed in the operation effect before the temporary stop display). Then, when the execution timing of the second effect of the type A, that is, the type of pressing and holding the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A, the stick controller 31A is provided to the player as shown in FIG. 11-9 (C1). Along with the operation, a promotion image prompting you to press and hold the trigger button is displayed. After that, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 11-9 (D1) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the trigger button effective detection period for effectively detecting various operations on the stick controller 31A is set. The setting for displaying the promoted image may be performed in the second effect execution setting of step 021AKS024 and step 021AKS025.

After the display operation shown in FIG. 11-9 (D1) is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (A1), an effect image of an aim (scope) aiming at an incoming airplane (enemy aircraft) is displayed. Display so that the position can be changed. The display position of this effect image can be changed and displayed according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A as shown in FIG. 11-10 (A2). As an example, in the tilt direction sensor unit included in the controller sensor unit 35A, when it is detected by the vertical sensor pair that the operation rod is tilted toward the back side when viewed from the player, the aim is set in the display area of the image display device 5. While moving upward, when it is detected that the image has been tilted toward the front side, the effect image is switched and displayed so that the aim moves downward. Further, when the tilting direction sensor unit detects that the operating rod is tilted to the left when viewed from the player by the parallel sensor pair, it is detected that the aim is tilted to the right while moving to the left. When this is done, the effect image is switched and displayed so that the aim moves to the right. When the tilting operation of the operation rod is detected by both the vertical sensor pair and the parallel sensor pair, the effect image is displayed so that the aim moves in the direction in which the detection results of each sensor pair are combined (for example, the upper left direction). Switching display is displayed. It should be noted that the display position of the aim is not changed and displayed, for example, the switching display of the effect image corresponding to the fact that the own airplane (own aircraft) is turned upward when the operation stick is tilted toward the front side. , Any effect operation corresponding to the detection result of the tilting operation may be executed. The process for realizing such an effect operation may be executed, for example, in the variable display effect process in step S172 of FIG. 7.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B1), when the aim is aligned with the enemy aircraft, the operation of the stick controller 31A is stopped as shown in FIG. 11-10 (B2) to stop the enemy aircraft. It suffices if the aim for shooting down can be set. At this time, for example, in response to one long press operation on the trigger button as shown in FIG. 11-10 (C2), a shell is fired once as shown in FIG. 11-10 (C1), for example. The effect image to be performed is displayed. Then, for example, along with the effect image in which the enemy aircraft is shot down as shown in FIG. 11-10 (D), the decorations of "left", "middle", and "right" are arranged with the decorative patterns showing the numbers "7". By displaying the stop display in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the definite decorative symbol of the probability variation jackpot combination may be derived and displayed. In the illustrated example, after the combination of the stop decoration symbols constituting the jackpot is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variation is performed again, and the probabilistic promotion effect in which the probabilistic symbol is completely stopped is executed. As in FIG. 11-10, the display of the decorative symbol of "6" may be continued (the same applies to the second effect of type B), and finally the combination of the decorative symbols of "6" is completely completed. You may want to stop.

On the other hand, when the execution timing of the second effect of the type B, that is, the type of repeatedly hitting the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A, the stick controller 31A is operated by the player as shown in FIG. 11-9 (C2). At the same time, a promotion image urging the trigger button to be repeatedly hit (continuously fired) is displayed. After that, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 11-9 (D1) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the trigger button effective detection period for effectively detecting various operations on the stick controller 31A is set.

After the display operation shown in FIG. 11-9 (D2) is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (A1), an effect image of an aim (scope) aiming at an incoming airplane (enemy aircraft) is displayed. Display so that the position can be changed. The display position of this effect image can be changed and displayed according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A with respect to the operation rod as shown in FIG. 11-11 (A2). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B1), when the aim is aligned with the enemy aircraft, the operation of the stick controller 31A is stopped as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B2) to stop the enemy aircraft. It suffices if the aim for shooting down can be set. At this time, for example, in response to a plurality of push-pull operations (continuous striking operations) on the trigger button as shown in FIG. 11-11 (C2), a cannonball as shown in FIG. 11-11 (C1), for example. A production image that fires multiple times is displayed. Then, for example, when the number of detections (total number of times) of the instruction operation for the trigger button reaches a predetermined number, the enemy aircraft is shot down as shown in FIG. 11-11 (D), and "7" is displayed. By aligning the decorative symbols showing the numbers of and stopping and displaying them in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the final decorative symbol of the probability variation jackpot combination is derived and displayed. Just do it.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 021AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 executes an operation effect during the reach effect of the super reach, which suggests whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state, and detects the operation of the push button 31B as the first detection means. There are cases where it is possible (when the push sensor 35B is valid) and cases where it is possible to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means (when the controller sensor unit 35A is valid), and the second detection. The ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is higher in the case where the detection by the means is possible than in the case where the detection by the first detection means is possible. Then, in the normal state, the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and after the player is notified that the jackpot game state is controlled, the first effect is that the detection by the second detection means becomes possible. , The decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the probability variation state, which is more likely to be controlled to the jackpot state than the normal state, and after the player is notified that the jackpot game state is controlled, the detection by the second detection means is performed. It is possible to execute the second effect, and the execution period of the first effect is shorter than the execution period of the second effect. According to this, the detection frequency by the second detection means can be improved by providing the detection period by the second detection means after being notified that the jackpot game state is controlled, and the normal state and the probable change state can be obtained. Since changes occur by making the movements to be detected different in, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

Further, the player's operation detected in the first effect is an operation of tilting the stick controller 31A, and the player's operation detected in the second effect is an operation for the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A. For example, the actions of the player detected by the second detection means are different between the first effect and the second effect. According to this, the detection frequency by the second detection means can be improved by providing the detection period by the second detection means after the notification effect, and the operation to be detected differs between the normal state and the probabilistic state. As a result, changes occur, and it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (B), in the normal state, when the detection of the operation of the push button 31B is effective as the first detection means, the operation of the stick controller 31A is performed as the second detection means. The percentage is higher than when detection is valid. That is, in the normal state, the frequency of detection by the second detection means is lower than the frequency of detection by the first detection means. According to this, it is possible to make the player aware that the operation with respect to the second detection means is valuable, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by performing the operation with respect to the second detection means.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (A), in the probabilistic state, the rate at which the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A as the second detection means is effective is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the probabilistic state, detection by the second detection means is more frequently possible than in the normal state. According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority to being controlled in the probabilistic state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-5, there are a plurality of types of second effects such as type A and type B, and the execution period is the same for all types of second effects. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment within a common production period.

(Modification example of feature part 021AK)
In the feature unit 021AK of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 (D), 11-9 (C1) and (C2), the player is operated by the stick controller 31A in the V-con operation effect. An example of displaying a prompting promotion image is shown, which is an example. A plurality of modes of promotion images prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A are provided, and in the V-con operation effect, which promotion image is to be displayed from the plurality of modes of promotion images depending on whether it is in a probabilistic state or a normal state. It may be decided at different ratios. According to this, it is possible to increase the variation of the promotion effect and improve the game entertainment. As described above, the jackpot type and the set value may be suggested according to the mode of the promoted image. According to this, the player's attention can be attracted to which mode of the promotion image is displayed. With respect to the promoted images having a plurality of modes, for example, the modes such as color and size may be different depending on the type of operation to be detected. Further, in the normal state, the promotion image of the normal mode is displayed at a high rate, and in the probabilistic state, the promotion image of the special mode such as gold or rainbow color is displayed at a higher rate than the promotion image of the normal mode. It may be.

Further, in the feature unit 021AK of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the operation effect is a so-called determined effect is shown, but at a specific timing different from the so-called determined effect (for example, the timing of developing into super reach), A predetermined effect requesting the operation of the push button 31 or the stick controller 31A may be executed. In this case, as in the above embodiment, when the predetermined effect requesting the operation of the stick controller 31A is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the predetermined effect requesting the operation of the push button 31 is executed. Should be high. Then, when a predetermined effect requesting the operation of the push button 31 is executed at the specific timing, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value may be executed. Specifically, after detecting the operation of the push button 31, an image suggesting a set value may be displayed. According to this, it is possible to reduce the disappointment when the operation for the detection means having the lower jackpot expectation is effective. It should be noted that the operation effect in the feature unit 021AK of the above embodiment may be an effect performed at the timing of developing into, for example, super reach, and the predetermined effect may be a so-called determined effect. In this case, if the predetermined effect requesting the operation of the stick controller 31A is executed, the jackpot is confirmed, and if the predetermined effect requesting the operation of the push button 31 is executed, the set value is set. Suggested settings Suggested effects may be performed.

Further, in the feature unit 021AK of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the execution period of the first effect is shorter than the execution period of the second effect is shown, but on the contrary, the execution period of the second effect is the first effect. It may be shorter than the execution period of. According to this, in the normal state where the probability of becoming a big hit game state is low, the effect of performing the operation on the second detection means which is infrequently executed is performed for a long period of time, thereby improving the game interest, and in the probabilistic state, the relevant state. It is possible to shorten the period and quickly shift to the jackpot game state.

Further, in the feature unit 021AK of the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which both the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B are performed to aim at an flying airplane (enemy aircraft) (FIG. 11). -9 to 11-11) may be such that different effects are executed depending on the type of the second effect. Further, in the feature unit 021AK of the above-described embodiment, an example in which two types of second suggestion effects of type A and type B are provided has been shown, but for example, there may be three types such as type C. In this case, a jackpot type such as a 10R jackpot is provided, and in the case of an 8R jackpot, the second effect of the type A is 10R so that the number of balls that can be obtained increases in the order of type A <type B <type C. In the case of a big hit, the second effect of type B may be executed, and in the case of a 16R big hit, the second effect of type C may be executed at a high rate. According to this, it is possible to give variation to the second effect, and it is possible to attract the player's attention to which type of second effect is executed. For example, in the type A, the operation of pressing the trigger button provided on the stick controller 31A once, in the type B, the operation of repeatedly hitting the trigger button, and in the type C, the operation of pressing and holding the trigger button for a long time. , Each may be detected.

(Means pertaining to feature unit 021AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 021AK is
A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and can be controlled to a normal state and a special state that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state (for example, a pachinko game related to the feature unit 021AK). Machine 1 etc.)
A first detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and
A second detection means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A) that can detect the movement of the player and is different from the first detection means, and
A notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the control is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for temporarily stopping and displaying a decorative symbol constituting a jackpot combination) and
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a reach effect of super reach) capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the notification effect is controlled to the advantageous state before the notification effect by the notification effect means. And with
In the suggestion effect, there are cases where detection by the first detection means is possible and cases where detection by the second detection means is possible (for example, an operation effect can be executed), and the second detection means is used. When the detection is possible, the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the detection by the first detection means is possible (for example, a type of operation for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A (V-con)). When the effect is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to "big hit" is higher than when the operation effect of the type that detects the operation of the push button 31B is executed),
The first effect that can be detected by the second detection means after the notification effect is executed in the normal state, and the detection by the second detection means after the notification effect is executed in the special state are possible. (For example, the first effect can be executed in the normal state, and the second effect can be executed in the probabilistic state).
The execution period is different between the first effect and the second effect (for example, the first effect has a shorter execution period than the second effect).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the detection frequency by the second detection means can be improved by providing the detection period by the second detection means after the notification effect, and the operation to be detected in the normal state and the special state can be improved. Since changes occur by making the difference, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the normal state, the frequency of detection by the second detection means is lower than the frequency of detection by the first detection means (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (B), in the normal state. , The ratio is higher when the detection of the operation of the push button 31B is effective as the first detection means than when the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is effective as the second detection means).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player can be made aware that the operation with respect to the second detection means is valuable, and the game entertainment can be improved by performing the operation with respect to the second detection means.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
In the special state, detection by the second detection means is more frequently possible than in the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (A), in the probabilistic state, the second detection is possible than in the normal state. As a means, the rate at which the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A is effective is high),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority to being controlled in a special state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The second effect has a plurality of patterns, and the second effect of each pattern has the same effect period (for example, the second effect of type A and the second effect of type B have the same execution period).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment within a common production period.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
It is possible to execute a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the second detection means (for example, displaying a promotion image that encourages the player to operate the stick controller 31A).
There are a plurality of types of the promotion effect, and the ratio of which type of the promotion effect is executed differs between the normal state and the special state (a plurality of modes depending on whether it is a probabilistic state or a normal state). Which promotion image is to be displayed is decided at a different ratio from the promotion image of),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation of the promotion effect and improve the game entertainment.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
Further, a setting means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the game control main process) that can be set to any of the setting values of a plurality of stages having different probabilities of being controlled in the advantageous state is provided.
In the normal state, a predetermined effect different from the notification effect and the suggestion effect can be executed, and detection by the first detection means or the second detection means becomes possible at a specific timing in the predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined effect). Performing production, etc.),
When the detection by the first detection means becomes possible at the specific timing, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is executed (for example, the operation of the push button 31 is requested at the specific timing). When a predetermined effect is executed, a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value is executed, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the disappointment when the operation for the first detection means becomes effective.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions. For example, the image related to the operation effect of the feature unit 021AK and the operation effect of the V-con may be a specific image of the feature unit 87AK.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays games
A suggestion image display means for displaying a suggestion image suggesting that the control is performed in a specific state,
A notification means for displaying a specific image according to the establishment of any of a plurality of types of specific conditions and notifying the establishment of the specific conditions is provided.
The suggestion image display means can display a second suggestion image that makes a suggestion corresponding to the first suggestion image when the first suggestion image is displayed as the suggestion image.
When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific image is displayed when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image are displayed, the second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the specific image. At the same time, the specific image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image.
The suggested image display means
The suggested image can be displayed on any of a plurality of display layers having different display priorities.
When the second suggestion image is displayed while the first suggestion image is being displayed, the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image has a display priority higher than that of the first display layer from the first display layer. Change to a lower second display layer,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the display layer for displaying the first suggestion image is changed from the first display layer to the second display layer, the first suggestion image is once made invisible.

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