JP6347919B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device, and the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has been in a big hit gaming state has a special electric player called a big prize opening or an attacking state in an open state, and a gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player by making the winning of a game ball extremely easy. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  In such a gaming machine, it is proposed that a specific effect is executed on the condition that an operation button is operated, while an automatic mode in which the specific effect is automatically executed can be set (for example, patents). Reference 1).

JP 2012-106034 A

  The technique described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it cannot cope with a problem that may occur when the operation button remains in the operation state in the automatic mode.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can cope with problems that may occur with respect to operation means in the automatic determination mode.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A game machine to perform the Yu skills (such as pachinko gaming machine 1),
Condition determining means for determining Starring out execution condition is whether or not satisfied with (for example, effect control for CPU120 for executing the processes of steps S324~S328),
Based on the fact that the effect execution condition is determined to have been established by the condition determining means, the suggestion effect executing means for executing the suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of giving a game value advantageous to the player (for example, step S334). And the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S235 based on the process of
Operating state (pressed state, pressed state, touched state, proximity detection state, light blocked state) and non-operated state (not pressed) by player operation (for example, pressing operation) The operation means (for example, push button 31B etc.) which can be changed to a state, a state where it is not touched, a state where proximity is not detected, and a state where light is not blocked. A photo sensor for detecting the hand).
The condition determining means includes
Manual determination means for determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied when the operating means changes from the non-operating state to the operating state during a predetermined effective period (for example, an effect of executing the processes of steps S324 and S325) Control CPU 120, etc.)
Automatic determination means for determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied even when the operation means does not change from the non-operation state to the operation state during the effective period (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S328). Etc.)
The gaming machine further includes:
Mode control means for controlling to any one of the manual determination mode in which the determination by the automatic determination means is not performed and the automatic determination mode in which the determination by the automatic determination means is performed (for example, effect control for executing the process of step S202 CPU 120 etc.)
In the case where the manual determination mode is controlled by the mode control means and the operation means is already in the operation state when the effective period is reached, the effect execution condition is not satisfied and the suggestion effect is not established. Limit execution,
When the mode control means is controlled to the automatic determination mode, when it is detected that the operation means is in the operation state when the effective period is reached, the manual determination mode is controlled.
According to such a configuration, it is conceivable that the operating means is in an operating state when the player is not trying to operate the operating means, but in such a case, when the automatic determination mode is controlled. Even so, since the automatic determination mode is switched to the manual determination mode, it is possible to notify the player that there is some abnormality. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can cope with problems that may occur regarding the operation means in the automatic determination mode.
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A game machine to perform the Yu skills (such as pachinko gaming machine 1),
Condition determining means for determining Starring out execution condition is whether or not satisfied with (for example, effect control for CPU120 for executing the processes of steps S324~S328),
Based on the fact that the effect execution condition is determined to have been established by the condition determining means, the suggestion effect executing means for executing the suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of giving a game value advantageous to the player (for example, step S334). And the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S235 based on the process of
Operating state (pressed state, pressed state, touched state, proximity detection state, light blocked state) and non-operated state (not pressed) by player operation (for example, pressing operation) The operation means (for example, push button 31B etc.) which can be changed to a state, a state where it is not touched, a state where proximity is not detected, and a state where light is not blocked. A photo sensor for detecting the hand).
The condition determining means includes
Manual determination means for determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied when the operating means changes from the non-operating state to the operating state during a predetermined effective period (for example, an effect of executing the processes of steps S324 and S325) Control CPU 120, etc.)
Automatic determination means for determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied even when the operation means does not change from the non-operation state to the operation state during the effective period (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S328). Etc.)
The gaming machine further includes:
Mode control means for controlling to any one of the manual determination mode in which the determination by the automatic determination means is not performed and the automatic determination mode in which the determination by the automatic determination means is performed (for example, effect control for executing the process of step S202) CPU 120 etc.)
In the case where the manual determination mode is controlled by the mode control unit, if the operation unit is already in the operation state when the effective period is reached, the determination that the performance execution condition is satisfied is limited. To limit the execution of the suggestion production,
In the case where the automatic determination mode is controlled by the mode control means, if the operation means is already in the operation state when the effective period is reached, the determination that the performance execution condition is satisfied is limited. This does not limit the execution of the suggestion effect.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect from being executed depending on the state of the operation means even though the automatic determination mode is controlled. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can cope with problems that may occur regarding the operation means in the automatic determination mode.
(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the aspect of production differs between the automatic determination mode and the manual determination mode.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The gaming machine further includes:
An automatic determination limiting means for limiting the determination by the automatic determination means based on the establishment of a specific condition that is likely to be established when the game value is highly likely to be given when being controlled in the automatic determination mode ( For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S306) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the determination by the automatic determination means is limited based on the establishment of the specific condition, so that the player's willingness to participate can be appropriately satisfied and the game Interest can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The gaming machine further includes:
Based on the establishment of a specific condition that is likely to be established when the game value is highly likely to be given when being controlled in the automatic determination mode, the automatic determination means starts the effective period from the start of the effective period. Automatic determination time setting means for setting a required time until it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied to a longer time than when the specific condition is not satisfied (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S307) Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the time required until the determination by the automatic determination unit is performed based on the establishment of the specific condition is increased. When the operation is detected during the effective period, it is determined by the manual determination means that the performance execution condition is satisfied, so that the player's willingness to participate can be satisfied appropriately and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The gaming machine further includes:
When the specific condition is satisfied, the operation feel of the operation means is changed to an operation feel different from that when the specific condition is not satisfied. And an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S323.

  In such a configuration, the player's willingness to participate can be increased by changing the operation feel, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Promotion notification control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the pre-input effect processing in step S233 based on the processing in step S304), which controls the promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an operation during the effective period,
The promotion notification control means performs control to execute the promotion notification in a special mode different from when the specific condition is not satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied (see, for example, FIG. 11).

  In such a configuration, the notification mode in the promotion notification becomes a special mode, so that the player's willingness to participate can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect based on the operation means being operated in a specific operation mode different from that when the specific condition is not satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied ( For example, see FIG.

  In such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied, the game is operated in the specific operation mode, so that the player's willingness to participate can be appropriately satisfied and the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The suggestion effect execution means informs whether or not the game value is given when the effect execution condition is established together with the specific condition (for example, after-input effect based on the setting in step S333B). Execute.

  In such a configuration, when an operation is detected during the effective period even when the specific condition is satisfied, the effect execution condition is satisfied and the special suggestion effect is executed, so that the player's willingness to participate appropriately Satisfy and improve the fun of gaming.

(9) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied at a specific timing (for example, the specific period D2) during the effective period, the suggestion effect executing means has a timing other than the specific timing (for example, the normal period D1). A specific suggestion effect that is not executed when it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied (for example, an effect after input in which an effect image showing the character CH2 is displayed) can be executed,
The automatic determination means determines that the effect execution condition is satisfied at a timing other than the specific timing during the effective period (see, for example, the post-input effect patterns SPA1 to SPA3 shown in FIG. 12C).

  According to such a configuration, when the automatic determination mode is set, it is determined by the automatic determination means that the performance execution condition is established at a timing other than the specific timing during the effective period, so that the specific suggestion performance is not executed. Thus, the rarity of the specific suggestion can be maintained and the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine of (9) above,
The automatic determination means determines that the effect execution condition is satisfied at a timing before a specific timing during the effective period (see, for example, FIG. 12).

  In such a configuration, the specific suggestion effect is not executed when in the automatic determination mode, and the fun of the game can be improved while maintaining the rarity of the specific suggestion effect.

(11) In the gaming machine of (9) or (10) above,
Even when the suggestion effect execution means is controlled in the automatic determination mode, the effect determination condition is satisfied by the manual determination means before the effect determination condition is determined by the automatic determination means. Based on the determination, the suggestion effect is executed (for example, a part that executes the process of step S334 based on the determination of Yes in step S325).

  In such a configuration, even when in the automatic determination mode, the operation by the player is effective, and the player's willingness to participate can be satisfied appropriately and the interest of the game can be improved.

(12) In any one of the above gaming machines (9) to (11),
The suggestion effect executing means, when it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied at a specific timing during the effective period, the specific suggestion effect for notifying whether or not the game value is given (for example, FIG. 10). The post-input effect in which the effect image indicating the character CH2 is displayed by the post-input effect pattern SPA5 shown in (B) is executed.

  In such a configuration, since it is informed that it is determined to control to the specific game state by the specific suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's attention to the specific suggestion effect.

(13) In any of the gaming machines (9) to (12) above,
An automatic determination limiting means for limiting the determination by the automatic determination means based on the establishment of a specific condition that is likely to be established when the game value is highly likely to be given when being controlled in the automatic determination mode ( For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S306) is provided.

  In such a configuration, even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the determination by the automatic determination means is limited based on the establishment of the specific condition, so that the player's willingness to participate can be appropriately satisfied and the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved.

(14) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The gaming machine further includes:
Promotion notification control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the pre-input effect processing in step S233 based on the processing in step S304), which controls the promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an operation during the effective period,
The promotion notification control means controls the promotion notification that is different from that in the manual determination mode when the automatic determination mode is controlled (see, for example, FIG. 11).

  According to such a configuration, when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the player is informed that the automatic determination mode is set by performing the promotion notification control different from that when the automatic determination mode is controlled. Can be easily recognized.

(15) In the gaming machine of (14) above,
The promotion notification control means performs control to execute the promotion notification when controlled to the manual determination mode, and performs control not to execute the promotion notification when controlled to the automatic determination mode (for example, (See FIG. 17A).

  In such a configuration, since the promotion notification is not executed in the automatic determination mode, the inconvenience of the notification can be suppressed.

(16) In the gaming machine of (14) or (15) above,
The promotion notification control means performs control to execute the promotion notification in a shorter period when the automatic determination mode is controlled than when the manual determination mode is controlled (for example, FIG. )).

  In such a configuration, since the promotion notification is executed only for a short period in the automatic determination mode, the troublesomeness of the notification can be suppressed.

(17) In any of the gaming machines (14) to (16) above,
The promotion notification control means performs control to execute the promotion notification in a notification mode different from that when the manual determination mode is controlled when the automatic determination mode is controlled (see, for example, FIG. 11). ).

  In such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that it is the automatic determination mode from the notification mode in the promotion notification.

(18) In any of the gaming machines of (14) to (17) above,
The promotion notification control means sends the promotion notification in a special mode different from when the specific condition is not satisfied when a specific condition that is likely to be satisfied when the game value is likely to be given is satisfied. Control to be executed is performed (see, for example, the case of the pre-input effect patterns SPB3 and SPB4 shown in FIG. 11).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's attention to whether or not the notification mode in the promotion notification is a special mode.

(19) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (18),
When the mode control means controls the manual determination mode, the execution of the suggestion effect is limited by not executing the suggestion effect by not determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied.

  According to such a configuration, it is considered that the operating means is in an operating state when the player is not trying to operate the operating means. In such a case, the suggestion effect is not executed, so the player's It is possible to prevent an unintended performance from being executed.

(20) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (18) above,
In the case where the mode determination unit is controlled to the manual determination mode, the determination that the performance execution condition is satisfied is not limited, and instead of the suggestion effect, an effect different from the suggestion effect is executed. Limit execution of suggestion effects.

  According to such a configuration, it is conceivable that the operating means is in an operating state when the player is not trying to operate the operating means. In such a case, an effect different from the suggested effect is executed. Therefore, it can be notified that the operating means remains in the operating state.

(21) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (20),
The operation means outputs a signal of a different voltage (for example, a high level voltage near 5 V, a low level voltage near 0 V) in the operation state and the non-operation state,
The manual determination unit determines whether the operation unit is in the operation state or the non-operation state based on a change in the voltage of the signal (for example, rising or falling).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably determine the operation state and the non-operation state based on the voltage of the signal output from the operation means.

(22) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (20),
The operation means includes an operation unit whose position is changeable and has different positions in the operation state and the non-operation state,
The manual determination unit determines whether the operation unit is in the operation state or the non-operation state based on the position of the operation unit.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably determine the operation state and the non-operation state based on the position of the operation unit of the operation means.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of suggestion effect execution presence / absence. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination of the post-input production pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the effect pattern before input, etc. It is a figure which shows the example of input determination in a valid input period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pre-input effect process. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the promotion alerting | reporting according to the effect pattern before input. It is a figure which shows the specific example in case the effect after input is performed. It is a figure which shows the modification in control of promotion alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows the production process before input in a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area 2). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second 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 device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area includes the expanded open state as the first variable state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the game ball hardly passes (enters) or passes (enters). ) It changes to the normally open state as the second variable state that cannot.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described 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 number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod, a push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button, or the like may be provided in the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. A tilt direction sensor unit including a photo sensor may be provided.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a general map display result. Numerical data indicating each of the numerical values MR4 is controlled to be countable (updatable). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set to the first variable state in the open state or the expanded open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as "per normal figure". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to do.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

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

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, for example. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When this game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The start condition is met. Thereafter, the first start condition is established based on, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state. In this way, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the second start condition is satisfied based on, for example, the end of the last special game or the big hit gaming state. In this way, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state as the second variable display, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. As a special symbol variable display result, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “big hit” (specific display result), and when a predetermined lose symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “Lose” (non-specific display result). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, a combination of big hits is confirmed by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. The round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the prize winning ball is detected by the big prize opening switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “16”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, scaling, or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changes. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the previous operation mode that becomes the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are referred to as reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher. In addition, among the reach effects of the super reach, when the specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, different from the reach production, for example, the display of a predetermined production image, or the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, such as image display or voice output as a message , There is a possibility that the variable display state of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed by super reach, and that the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. In some cases, a suggestion effect for suggesting the above to the player may be executed.

  The effect operation as the suggestive effect is that the decorative symbol variable display mode is started after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable symbol display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. In this way, the suggestion effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol until the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived. Anything that can suggest sex is acceptable.

  In this embodiment, for example, when it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied when a predetermined instruction input by the player pressing the push button 31B is detected, the jackpot gaming state is set. A suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled is executed. When such a suggestion effect is executed, after all the symbol changes are started, two or more decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. Before the decoration symbol is derived and displayed, a pre-input effect may be performed. The pre-input effect is, for example, a predetermined operation such as a push operation of the push button 31B by the player by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. What is necessary is just to include the promotion alert | report which prompts instruction input. The promotion notification that prompts the player to input a predetermined instruction is not limited to the display of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, but the output of the predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 Or lighting the LED for decoration in a predetermined lighting pattern, or operating a movable member (production movable member) provided in an effect model provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, Alternatively, a part or all of these may be combined.

The execution period of the pre-input effect is an effective input period in which a predetermined instruction input such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B by the player is detected effectively. When the player's pressing operation of the push button 31B or the like is detected within this valid input period, the execution of the pre-input effect is terminated and a predetermined effect operation serving as the post-input effect is performed. Starring and out after the input, variable display result is different representation embodiment in accordance with the potential to become a "big hit". As described above, the post-input effect is executed when a predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied based on detection of a predetermined instruction input such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, and the variable display result is “ It is a suggestive effect that suggests the possibility of being a “hit”.

  In the pachinko machine 1, as a determination mode for determining whether or not an effect execution condition for executing the suggestion effect is satisfied, it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied only when a predetermined instruction input is detected. A manual determination mode and an automatic determination mode for determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied even when no instruction input is detected are prepared in advance. The manual determination mode or the automatic determination mode may be selected based on a predetermined instruction input such as a tilt operation of the stick controller 31A or a push operation of the push button 31B by the player. Note that the manual determination mode may be set as a normal determination mode, and the automatic determination mode may be selected when a predetermined automatic determination selection condition is satisfied. The automatic determination selection condition may be established based on, for example, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the execution status of the performance, or the history of the execution of the game or presentation in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be established based on the above.

  As a specific example, a predetermined privilege such as a game point (the name may be arbitrary, such as “experience value”, “level”, “coin”) based on the execution result of the game or production in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is given to the player. The game points may be included in the game history information indicating the game history in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and managed for each player by a predetermined management server. The management server updates the game history information for each player based on the result of a game transmitted from a portable terminal having a two-dimensional code reading function and a function for connecting to a telecommunication network. Then, when the game point reaches a predetermined value, an automatic determination selection condition for enabling selection of the automatic determination mode may be satisfied.

  In order to manage game points for each player in the management server, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses a two-dimensional code including information such as game results and game points based on, for example, a predetermined instruction input by the player, You may display on the screen of the image display apparatus 5. FIG. The two-dimensional code conforms to a predetermined standard (specific example: JIS X 0510 standard or ISO / IEC 18004 standard), and a network for accessing the management server together with model information indicating the model and model number of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It only needs to include server address information indicating an address (a URL, an IP address, etc. as a specific example). It is only necessary that the management server can be accessed from the mobile terminal by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed in this way with the camera unit of the mobile terminal. Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the mobile terminal may perform wireless or wired communication so that the mobile terminal can access the management server based on predetermined information acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is not reached, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and the combination of the predetermined decorative pattern that does not become reach is stopped. Displayed (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A combination of predetermined decorative patterns that are not to be displayed is stopped (derived).

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.
In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. Game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, game control process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  In the game control process included in the game control timer interrupt process, the value of the game process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process. In the game control process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S11). As an example, in step S11, an input state (on / off) of a start winning signal as a detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is checked. What is necessary is just to determine with winning.

  If a start winning is generated in step S11 (step S11; Yes), a winning random number is stored (step S12). As an example, in the process of step S12, a random number circuit 104 built in (or externally attached to) the game control microcomputer 100, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100, or a game control microcomputer A gaming random number (random number for determining a variable display result, gaming state determining random number, etc.) updated by at least a part of a random counter configured using an internal register provided separately from the RAM 102 in the computer 100 A part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number and the random number for determining the variation pattern) is extracted. The random number value extracted at this time may be stored as hold data associated with the hold number, for example, in a hold random number storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S12, various control commands corresponding to the start winning prize are transmitted (step S13). As an example, in the process of step S <b> 13, it is only necessary to make a setting for transmitting a start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of a start winning to the effect control board 12. Further, based on the random value for determining the variable display result and the random value for determining the variation pattern extracted by the process of step S12, it is determined whether the variable display result is determined as “big hit”, for example, super A determination may be made as to whether or not a specific variation pattern with a specific reach effect, such as a reach effect of a super reach such as A or Super B, is determined. In this case, a symbol designation command that can specify the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, or a winning determination that can specify the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a specific variation pattern Settings for transmitting the result designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed.

  In the process of determining whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using a random value for determining the variable display result. For example, in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in the game control microcomputer 100, a variable display result determination table in which a determination value is set for the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in advance. Whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” by specifying the determination result to which the determination value matching the random value for determining the variable display result extracted by the process of step S12 is assigned. Can be determined. Subsequently, a variation pattern determination table in which different determination values are set for a plurality of types of variation patterns is selected according to the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. This variation pattern determination table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  By referring to the variation pattern determination table thus selected, a variation pattern to which a determination value that matches the random number value for variation pattern extraction extracted in step S12 is assigned is specified. Thereby, it can be determined whether or not a specific variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect such as the reach effect of Super A or Super B is determined. As described above, when the game ball passes through the start winning opening (the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening) and the start winning is generated, the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the starting winning is started. Before, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is determined to be a specific variation pattern, and a winning determination result designation command capable of specifying the determination result is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Just do it.

  When no start winning has occurred in step S11 (step S11; No), after executing the process of step S13, the value of the game process flag is determined (step S21). Then, a process corresponding to the determination value is selected from a plurality of processes previously described in the game control computer program and executed.

  For example, when the value of the game process flag is “0”, it is determined whether or not variable symbol display (variable display game) can be started (step S101). As an example, in the process of step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the variable display game is “0” by checking the stored contents of the random number storage unit for holding. At this time, if the number of hold is other than “0”, the variable display is started because the start of the variable display has been satisfied and the variable display has not been started yet. Determine that it is possible. On the other hand, when the hold number is “0”, it is determined that variable display cannot be started.

  When variable display cannot be started in step S101 (step S101; No), the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when variable display can be started (step S101; Yes), a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is determined (step S102). At this time, the random number for game (random number for variable display result determination, random number for game state determination, random pattern determination for variation pattern) stored at the head (storage area with the minimum hold number) in the random number storage unit for hold Read random number value). The game random number read from the holding random value storage unit may be temporarily stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100. Then, using a random value for determining the variable display result and the variable display result determination table, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable variation state, the variable display result determination table is determined so that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state. It is sufficient that the determination value is set.

  When the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in the process of step S102, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is further changed using the random number value for gaming state determination and the gaming state determination table. Decide whether or not to enter the special gaming state. Corresponding to these determination results, a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined.

  Following the processing in step S102, an internal flag and the like are set (step S103). As an example, in the process of step S103, when the variable display result is determined as “big hit” in the process of step S102, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. set. Further, when it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probability variation state, a probability variation confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is set to an on state. In addition, it may be stored in such a way that it can be specified that the state is likely to change. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “1” (step S104), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “1”, a variation pattern or the like is determined (step S111). FIG. 4 shows a setting example of a variation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each variation pattern indicates that the required time (variable display time) from the start of variable display to the display of a fixed symbol that is a variable display result can be specified and the outline of the production mode can be specified. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case and when the variable display result is “big hit”. For the variation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each variation time (variable display time) in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative design. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern, it is possible to determine the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols.

  In the process of step S111, the variation pattern to be used is determined at a predetermined rate using the variation pattern determination random value temporarily stored in the variable display random number buffer and the variation pattern determination table. At this time, the variable display result may become “big hit” corresponding to each fluctuation pattern by changing the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern depending on whether or not the variable display result is decided as “big hit” (Big hit reliability) can be varied. For example, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of types of reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when a super-reach reach effect such as Super A or Super B is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit” compared to the case where a normal reach effect is executed (hit reliability) It is sufficient that the variation pattern determination table is set so that the value becomes high.

  Further, in the process of step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining a variation pattern when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”. . Alternatively, prior to determining the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by using the reach determination random number value and the reach determination table. That is, in the process of step S111, it is only necessary to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variable display result and the determination result of reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S111, various control commands corresponding to the start of variable display are transmitted (step S112). As an example, in the process of step S112, as a variable display start command for specifying the start of variable display, a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result, a change pattern specifying command for specifying a change pattern, or the like is transmitted. It is only necessary to be set. Further, in response to the decrease in the hold count due to the start of variable display, a setting for transmitting a hold count notification command for notifying the hold count after the decrease may be performed.

  The variable display time is set in response to the change pattern being determined by the process of step S112. Moreover, the setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol by either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be performed. As an example, variable display of symbols may be started by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Which special symbol display device using the special symbol on which special symbol display device is to be executed is a special symbol game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port It may be set accordingly. More specifically, a special game is played by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “2” (step S113), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “2”, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S121). And when variable display time has not passed (step S121; No), after performing variable display control of a special symbol (step S122), game control process processing is ended. On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), the variable symbol special display is stopped, and the final symbol is controlled to be derived and displayed (step S123).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S123, various control commands corresponding to the end of variable display are transmitted (step S124). As an example, in the process of step S124, a variable display end command for instructing the end (stop) of variable display or a big hit start specifying command (fanfare command for specifying the start of a big hit gaming state when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) And the like may be set for transmission.

  After the process of step S124 is executed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125). If the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to “3” (step S126), and the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not “big hit” but “losing” (step S125; No), the game process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S125). S127), the game control process is terminated. When the process of step S127 is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state or the time saving state is to be ended, and when it is determined that the predetermined condition is to be ended, these gaming states are ended. Settings for controlling to a normal state may be performed.

  When the value of the game process flag is “3”, it is determined whether or not to end the big hit gaming state depending on whether or not a predetermined big hit end condition is satisfied (step S131). The jackpot end condition may be, for example, that all rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state have ended. When the big hit game state is not ended (step S131; No), the game operation control at the time of the big hit is performed (step 132), and the game control process is ended. On the other hand, when ending the big hit gaming state (step S131; Yes), the setting for controlling the gaming state after the big hit ending is performed (step S133).

  As an example, in the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on. If it is on, the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. Set to. Thus, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and it is decided that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probable change state, a game corresponding to this decision result is made. It is possible to control the state to a certain change state. Even in the case of controlling to the short time state, a setting corresponding to this may be performed. Thereafter, the game process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S134), and the game control process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control board 12 is supplied with a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like. In the effect control CPU 120 in which the power supply for activation is started, a predetermined effect control main process is executed. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined startup process. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. Such an interrupt for turning on the timer interrupt flag is a timer interrupt for effect control. The effect control CPU 120 waits until an effect control timer interrupt occurs.

  When a timer interrupt for effect control occurs and the timer interrupt flag is turned on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and a timer interrupt process for effect control is executed. In addition to the timer control process for effect control, the CPU 120 for effect control can execute an interrupt process for receiving a command, and can receive an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It only needs to be received. In the timer control process for effect control, the effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing, it is determined whether or not an effect control command has been received. If there is a reception, setting or control corresponding to the received command is performed. After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter (light emitting member) such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED. The operation control contents using various effect devices such as the drive operation of the effect movable member are determined, determined, and set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted as various random values used for effect control is updated by software.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area or the like of the RAM 122, and from a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control computer program, A process corresponding to the judgment value is selected and executed. The processing executed according to the determination value of the effect process flag includes the processing of steps S170 to S176.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot effect that is executed when the game is in the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents. Displaying on the screen of the display device 5, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, ) To turn on / off / blink the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and execute other effect control, thereby making it possible to execute a big hit effect corresponding to the big hit game state. In the jackpot effect processing, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot end effect (ending effect) executed when the jackpot game state ends, and the setting contents The effect image based on the image display device 5 is displayed on the screen, the sound (sound effect signal) is output to the sound control board 13, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, The game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashed by the output of the command (electric decoration signal), and other effect control can be executed to execute the jackpot end effect corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state To do. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S170 of FIG. 5 as variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a change start command such as a first change start command or a second change start command has been received (step S <b> 201). Whether or not a variation start command has been received is a predetermined flag (first variation start flag or second variation indicating that it has been determined in the command analysis process that the first variation start command or the second variation start command has been received). It suffices if it can be determined according to whether or not the start flag) is on. The first variation start flag and the second variation start flag may be provided in advance in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control flag setting unit).

  When the change start command is not received (step S201; No), a process for selecting and setting the determination mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the manual determination mode or the automatic determination mode is executed (step S202). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming points given to each player have reached a predetermined value. When the predetermined value has been reached, the selection change from the normal manual determination mode to the automatic determination mode may be enabled based on an instruction input by a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. .

  It should be noted that the setting of the determination mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be performed during a predetermined period in which special symbols or decorative symbols are variably displayed or effects in the big hit gaming state are not executed. It may be performed when an automatic determination selection condition is satisfied in a period in which either display or production is being executed.

  After performing the process of step S202, after setting the effect to perform a predetermined demonstration display on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S203), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S203, it is determined whether the elapsed time after the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol or the big hit gaming state has ended reaches a predetermined demonstration display start waiting time (for example, 30 seconds). . If the demonstration display start waiting time has not elapsed, the variable display start waiting process is terminated. When the demonstration display start waiting time elapses, control for starting execution of the demonstration display effect is performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern for executing a demonstration display effect from a plurality of types of effect control patterns, and sets the selected effect control pattern as a usage pattern. Based on the effect control pattern, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Execution only needs to be started.

  When the variation start command is received in step S201 (step S201; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S204), and then variable. The display start waiting process is terminated. In addition, when the change start command is received while the demonstration display effect is being executed, control for ending the execution of the demonstration display effect may be performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may transmit a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 and display an effect image corresponding to the case where variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 5 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S211). As the processing in step S211, the effect control CPU 120 is based on variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the design symbol to be displayed and the probability variation symbol (for example, a design symbol that represents an odd number) is the final design symbol. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that reminds the user of the big hit but does not recall the probable state in the image display device 5 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S211, it is determined whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. May be. In the redrawing effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the process of step S211, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S211, the suggestion effect determination process for determining the presence / absence of the suggestion effect and the effect mode in the case of execution is executed (step S212). In the suggestion effect determination process, when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, the pre-input effect pattern according to the effect mode in the pre-input effect and the post-input effect pattern according to the effect mode in the post-input effect are determined. Is done. After performing the suggestion effect determination process, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S213). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (pre-input effect control pattern, post-input effect control pattern) corresponding to the result of the suggestion effect determined by the suggestion effect determination process in step S212. Select and set as usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S213, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S214). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S215). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in step S213 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the process of step S215, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (step S216). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Also, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S217), the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestion effect determination process executed in step S212 of FIG. In the suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the suggestion effect is executed, that is, whether or not the suggestion effect is executed (step S <b> 301). As an example, in the process of step S301, a suggested effect execution determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not the suggestion effect is executed. In the suggestion effect execution determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the suggestion effect execution according to the variable display content or the like is a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the suggestion effect is not executed. Alternatively, it is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result “execution performed” corresponding to the execution of the suggestion effect. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the suggestion effect execution determination table by referring to the numerical value data indicating the random number value for suggestion effect execution determination extracted from the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, for example. The presence or absence may be determined.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect in the process of step S301. In this determination example, depending on whether the variable display content specified based on the variable display result notification command or the variation pattern designation command is “non-reach (lack)”, “reach (lack)”, or “big hit” Thus, the ratio at which the presence / absence of the suggestion effect is determined is varied. More specifically, when the variable display content is “big hit”, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”. It is determined to “execute” corresponding to the case. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is executed, the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is not executed. That is, by performing the suggestion effect, the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. In addition, when the variable display content is “reach (lack)”, “execution is performed” corresponding to the case where the suggestive effect is executed at a higher rate than when the variable display content is “non-reach (lack)”. Determined. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is executed, the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is not executed. That is, by performing the suggestion effect, the expectation that the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state is enhanced.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S301 shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not it is a determination result of “executed” for executing the suggestion effect (step S302). At this time, if it is a determination result of “no execution” that does not execute the suggestion effect (step S302; No), the suggestion effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result is “execution performed” (step S302; Yes), the post-input effect corresponding to the effect mode (effect content) of the post-input effect that is executed when a predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied. A pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio to any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S303). As an example, in the process of step S303, a post-input effect pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the post-input effect pattern. In the post-input effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the post-input effect pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the post-input effect pattern in accordance with variable display contents and the like . The effect control CPU 120 refers to the after-input effect pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the after-input effect pattern extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. What is necessary is just to determine the post-input effect pattern in variable display.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of determining the post-input effect pattern by the process of step S303. In this example of determination, the ratio of determining the post-input effect pattern is varied depending on whether the variable display content is “non-reach (lack)”, “reach (lack)”, or “big hit”. . In this embodiment, post-input effect patterns SPA1 to post-input effect patterns SPA5 are prepared in advance as a plurality of post-input effect patterns. In the determination example shown in FIG. 10A, when the post-input effect pattern SPA1 is determined, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is the lowest, and the post-input effect pattern SPA2, the post-input effect pattern SPA3, The variable display result is set so as to increase the possibility of “big hit” in the order of the post-input effect pattern SPA4. The post-input effect pattern SPA5 can be determined only when the variable display content is “big hit”, and is not determined when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”. Is set to Therefore, when the post-input effect is executed in the effect mode (effect content) by the post-input effect pattern SPA5, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit game state. In other words, the post-input effect of the effect mode (effect content) by the post-input effect pattern SPA5 definitely notifies that it is controlled to the big hit game state, and notifies that a game value advantageous to the player is given. To produce (a big hit confirmed production).

  FIG. 10B shows a specific example of the effect execution condition (post-input effect execution condition) and effect content (message) set for each post-input effect pattern. In this specific example, according to the determination result of the post-input effect pattern, the operation mode (operation content) of the push button 31B, which is the effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect, and a message in the post-input effect are notified. The production mode (production content) is different. Note that, for example, any one of the effect execution condition and the effect mode (effect content) is common in the plurality of effect patterns after input, such as the effect effect execution condition after input corresponding to the effect pattern SPA1 after input and the effect pattern SPA2 after input. It may be.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10B, when the post-input effect pattern SPA1 or SPA2 is selected, the “button pressed once” is the effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. On the other hand, in the case of the post-input effect pattern SPA3, the “button 10 consecutive hits” is the effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. When the post-input effect pattern SPA4 or SPA5 is selected, “long button press” is an effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect. As described above, in the case of any of the post-input effect patterns SPA3 to SPA5, the push button 31B is operated in a different operation mode from the case of any of the post-input effect patterns SPA1 and SPA2. A post-input effect that is a suggestive effect is executed. In the case of any of the post-input effect patterns SPA3 to SPA5, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” than in the case of any of the post-input effect patterns SPA1 and SPA2. Therefore, the condition that it is determined to be any one of the post-input effect patterns SPA3 to SPA5 that is likely to be determined when there is a high possibility that a gaming value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled to the big hit gaming state is established. Sometimes, the suggestion effect can be executed based on the operation of the operation means such as the push button 31B in an operation mode different from that when such a condition is not satisfied. In this way, when a specific condition that is likely to be established when a game value advantageous to the player is highly likely to be established, the operation means is operated in a specific operation mode different from that when the specific condition is not established. Based on this, the suggestion effect is executed.

  The effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect is not limited to an operation performed on the push button 31B in a predetermined operation mode, and a predetermined instruction input is performed in a predetermined input mode. It ’s fine if it ’s broken. For example, when an operation is performed on the stick controller 31A in a predetermined operation mode (for example, a tilting operation of the operating rod, a push / pull operation of a trigger button, or a combination thereof), the performance execution condition is satisfied. Also good. The effect execution condition may be satisfied when the operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode in which the operation on the stick controller 31A and the operation on the push button 31B are combined. The performance execution condition may be satisfied when the operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode in which a part of or all of the operation frequency, operation time, and operation procedure (so-called command) is performed. The configuration for detecting a predetermined operation by the player is an operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the controller sensor unit 35A or the push button 31B that detects an operation on the stick controller 31A (for example, a tilting operation of the operating rod or a push / pull operation of a trigger button). The sensor is not limited to the push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the operation), and may be, for example, a sensor that detects an operation on a jog dial that can be rotated, or a contact operation or a press operation on the touch panel. . Further, for example, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player. That is, the configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  The post-input effect by the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is a jackpot finalizing effect for definite notification that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Since the post-input effect pattern SPA5 can be determined only when the variable display content is “big hit”, it is highly likely that a game value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled to the big hit gaming state It can be said that this is a post-input effect pattern that is easily determined. In the case of the post-input effect pattern SPA5, the effect execution condition is satisfied when an operation on the push button 31B is detected in the operation mode of “long button press”. As described above, when the condition that the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is determined is satisfied, and the operation execution condition is satisfied when the operation on the push button 31B is detected in the operation mode of “button long press”, the big hit gaming state is established. A specific suggestion effect that notifies that a game value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled is executed.

  After the post-input effect pattern is determined by the process of step S303 shown in FIG. 8, the pre-input effect pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio to any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S304). As an example, in the process of step S304, it is specified whether the determination mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the manual determination mode or the automatic determination mode. A pre-input effect pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the pre-input effect pattern according to the specific result. In the pre-input effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value for determining the pre-input effect pattern is assigned to the determination result of the pre-input effect pattern according to the determination mode, the post-input effect pattern, etc. It only has to be. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-input effect pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating random values for determining the pre-input effect pattern extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. What is necessary is just to determine the pre-input effect pattern in variable display.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of determining the pre-input effect pattern by the process of step S304 when the determination mode is the manual determination mode. In this determination example, when the post-input effect pattern SPA1 or SPA2 is determined by the process of step S303, the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined. On the other hand, when the post-input effect patterns SPA3 to SPA5 are determined by the process of step S303, the pre-input effect patterns SPB1 and SPB3 are determined at a predetermined rate. Therefore, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB3, the post-input effect by the post-input effect patterns SPA1 and SPA2 is not executed, and the post-input effect by any of the post-input effect patterns SPA3 to SPA5 is executed. Further, the ratio determined for the pre-input effect pattern SPB3 is set to be a low ratio when it is determined to be the post-input effect pattern SPA3, and is set to a higher ratio in the order of the post-input effect pattern SPA4 and the post-input effect pattern SPA5. ing. Therefore, when the pre-input effect by the pre-input effect pattern SPB3 is executed, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” than when the pre-input effect by the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is executed.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determining the pre-input effect pattern by the process of step S304 when the determination mode is the automatic determination mode. In this determination example, when the post-input effect pattern SPA1 or SPA2 is determined by the process of step S303, the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is determined. On the other hand, when the post-input effect patterns SPA3 to SPA5 are determined by the process of step S303, the pre-input effect patterns SPB2 and SPB4 are determined at a predetermined rate. Therefore, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, the post-input effect by the post-input effect patterns SPA1 and SPA2 is not executed, and the post-input effect by any of the post-input effect patterns SPA3 to SPA5 is executed. The ratio determined for the pre-input effect pattern SPB4 is set to a low ratio when the post-input effect pattern SPA3 is determined, and is set so that the post-input effect pattern SPA4 and the post-input effect pattern SPA5 increase in this order. ing. Therefore, when the pre-input effect by the pre-input effect pattern SPB4 is executed, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” than when the pre-input effect by the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is executed.

  FIG. 11C shows a specific example of the promotion notification content and the input feeling set for each pre-input effect pattern. In this specific example, in accordance with the determination result of the pre-input effect pattern, the notification mode (notification content) of the prompt notification that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B, and the operation feeling (input) at the time of input using the push button 31B (Feel) is different. Even if, for example, the input feel corresponding to the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 and the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is used, either one of the promotion notification contents and the input feel may be common in a plurality of pre-input effect patterns. Good.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11C, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB1, notification by displaying only the effect image (button image) indicating the push button 31B is performed as the promotion notification. On the other hand, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB2, notification by displaying a character image indicating a message “in automatic mode” together with the button image is performed as the promotion notification. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB3, notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating a message “Press!” With normal characters (for example, white characters) together with the button image as the promotion notification. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, as a promotion notification, notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating a message “Press!” With special characters (for example, red characters) together with the button image.

  When the determination mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the manual determination mode, it is determined as one of the pre-input effect patterns SPB1 and SPB3. On the other hand, when the determination mode is the automatic determination mode, it is determined as one of the pre-input effect patterns SPB2 and SPB4. Accordingly, when the automatic determination mode in which it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied even when an instruction input such as a predetermined operation on the push button 31B is not detected, it is different from the case in which the control is performed in the manual determination mode. Promotion notification is executed in the notification mode. Thus, when the automatic determination mode is controlled, it is possible to control the promotion notification different from that when the manual determination mode is controlled.

  In addition, it is not limited to what makes the alerting | reporting aspect (notification content) in promotion alert | reporting different by changing the effect image displayed on the screen of the image display apparatus 5, or a part of the effect aspect in arbitrary effectors or What is necessary is just to be able to vary a part or all of the notification mode (notification content) in the promotion notification by making all different. For example, in addition to changing the effect image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, different sounds and sound effects output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED Different lighting modes, different operation modes of movable members (production movable members) provided in the production model provided in or outside the game area, or a combination of some or all of them Therefore, it is only necessary to change the notification mode (notification content) in the promotion notification.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11C, the operation feeling (input feeling) at the time of input using the push button 31B is “normal” in the case of any of the pre-input effect patterns SPB1 and SPB2. On the other hand, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB3, the input feeling becomes “heavy feeling”, and the operation feeling of the push button 31B becomes heavier than in the case of any of the pre-input effect patterns SPB1 and SPB2. Further, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, the input feeling becomes “vibration”, and for example, the operation part of the push button 31B is vibrated by rotating an eccentric motor built in the pressing member of the push button 31B. Let In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB3, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” than in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB1. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” than in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB2. Therefore, the condition that the pre-input effect pattern SPB3 and the pre-input effect pattern SPB4 are easily determined when the game value that is advantageous to the player is highly likely to be given by controlling to the big hit game state is satisfied. In this case, the operation feeling (input feeling) at the time of input using the push button 31B can be changed to an operation feeling different from that when such a condition is not satisfied. In this way, when a specific condition that is likely to be satisfied when a game value advantageous to the player is highly likely to be satisfied, the operation feeling of the operation means is changed to an operation feeling different from that when the specific condition is not satisfied. change.

  In addition, the operation feeling at the time of input using operation means, such as the push button 31B, is not limited to what is changed by giving a feeling of weight or vibration. For example, the operation feeling may be changed by changing the wind force such as strong wind or weak wind by a blower installed in advance toward the hand of the player who performs the operation on the push button 31B. Further, the operation feeling may be changed by changing the amount of heat generated by a heater installed in advance on the operation part of the push button 31B. Alternatively, the operation feeling may be changed by changing the hardness of the operation part by a mechanism for changing the hardness set in advance in the operation part of the push button 31B.

  After determining the pre-input effect pattern by the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 8, it is confirmed whether or not the determination mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the automatic determination mode (step S305). At this time, if it is the manual determination mode (step S305; No), the suggestion effect determination process is ended. On the other hand, if it is the automatic determination mode (step S305; Yes), it is determined whether or not the determination result by the process of step S303 is the post-input effect pattern SPA4 (step S306). If the post-input effect pattern is other than the post-input effect pattern SPA4 (step S306; No), the automatic input determination timing is set (step S307). The automatic input determination timing corresponds to the push button 31B after the effective input period during which the instruction input by the player's operation (for example, pressing operation) on the push button 31B is effectively detected when the determination mode is the automatic determination mode. This is the timing at which it is determined that a predetermined instruction input has been received even when no operation is detected, and that an effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect is satisfied.

  FIG. 12A shows a control example in the effective input period. In the example shown in FIG. 12A, an instruction by an operation on the push button 31B is performed for 6.0 seconds after the decorative symbol variable display is started and before the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. This is an effective input period for detecting input effectively. The effective input period includes a normal period D1 (5.5 seconds) until the elapsed time from the start reaches 5.5 seconds, and a specification until the effective input period ends after 5.5 seconds from the start. There are a plurality of input determination periods consisting of a period D2 (0.5 seconds). An effect mode (effect content) in the post-input effect depending on whether the timing at which the effect execution condition is determined based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player is included in the normal period D1 or the specific period D2 Different at least part of the. In this embodiment, it is determined that an effect image (character image) showing a character displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is satisfied as an effect mode (effect contents) in the effect after the input. Different depending on the timing.

  FIG. 12B shows an example of setting the input determination period and display contents. In the setting example shown in FIG. 12B, when it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied during the input determination period in the normal period D1, an effect image indicating the character CH1 is displayed in the post-input effect. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied in the input determination period during the specific period D2, an effect image indicating the character CH2 is displayed in the post-input effect. In this way, different rendering modes (depending on whether the timing at which the performance execution condition is satisfied is a specific timing included in the specific period D2 or a timing other than the specific timing included in the normal period D1) In the production contents), the post-input production that becomes the suggestion production is executed. In other words, when it is determined that the performance execution condition is established at a specific timing during the valid input period, the specific suggested performance that is not executed is performed when it is determined that the performance execution condition is established at a timing other than the specific timing. Is possible.

  FIG. 12C shows an example of setting the automatic input determination timing by the process of step S307. In the process of step S307, the automatic input determination timing is shown in FIG. 12A according to the combination of the post-input effect pattern determined by the process of step S303 and the post-input effect pattern determined by the process of step S304. It may be determined at any one of timings T1 to T3 as shown. In the example shown in FIG. 12C, when the post-input effect patterns SPA1 and SPA2 are both the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 and the post-input effect pattern SPA3 and the pre-input effect pattern SPB2. The automatic input determination timing is determined at timing T1. On the other hand, in the case of the post-input effect pattern SPA3 and the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, the automatic input determination timing is determined as the timing T2. When the post-input effect pattern SPA5 and any of the pre-input effect patterns SPB2 and SPB4, the automatic input determination timing is determined as the timing T3. When the effect execution condition is established based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B before the automatic input determination timing, execution of the post-input effect may be started at that time.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, since the timing T1 and the timing T2 are included in the normal period D1, it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied before the specific period D2. On the other hand, the timing T3 is included in the specific period D2. The timing T2 is later than the timing T1. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” than in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB2. Therefore, in the case of any of the post-input effect patterns SPA1 to SPA3, the pre-input effect that is likely to be determined when it is highly likely that a game value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled to the big hit game state. Based on the establishment of the condition that the pattern SPB4 is determined, the timing at which the effect execution condition is determined to be satisfied after the effective input period is started is determined to be the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 without the condition being satisfied. The timing can be later than that. Thus, based on the establishment of a specific condition that is likely to be established when there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given, the effect execution condition is established after the effective input period is started in the automatic determination mode. The time required for determination is set to a longer time than when the specific condition is not satisfied.

  When the automatic input determination timing is reached in the normal period D1 before the specific period D2 as in the timing T1 or the timing T2, it is not determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied at the specific timing. Therefore, in this case, it is restricted so that the specific suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the automatic input determination timing is reached in the specific period D2 as in the timing T3, it can be determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied at the specific timing. In the example shown in FIG. 12C, in the case of the post-input effect pattern SPA5, the automatic input determination timing is determined as the timing T3. Therefore, even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is easily determined when there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled to the big hit gaming state. If it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied when the automatic input determination timing is reached in the specific period D2, the game value advantageous to the player is obtained by controlling to the big hit gaming state. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect that informs that it is given. In this way, when it is determined that a specific condition that is likely to be satisfied when there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given, and that the performance execution condition is satisfied at a specific timing during the effective period, A specific suggestion effect for notifying that a game value advantageous to the player is given is executed.

  Note that the specific timing included in the specific period D2 is not limited to the determination that the performance execution condition is satisfied at a timing later than the normal period D1, but is the timing before the normal period D1. May be. In this case, even when the automatic input determination timing included in the normal period D1 is set, for example, at the timing T1 or the timing T2, the push button 31B, for example, at a specific timing before the normal period D1. When the instruction execution condition is established when an instruction input by a predetermined operation or the like is detected, the specific suggestion effect can be executed. As described above, by providing an opportunity to execute the specific suggestion effect based on the detection result of the instruction input by the player operating the push button 31B even when the automatic determination mode is controlled. , The motivation of participation of the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12C, in the case of the post-input effect pattern SPA5, the automatic input determination timing is determined as the timing T3. On the other hand, even in the post-input effect pattern SPA5, automatic input is performed in the normal period D1 different from the specific period D2, for example, by setting the automatic input determination timing at the timing T1 or the timing T2. It may be determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied at the determination timing. Thus, when the automatic determination mode is being controlled, a timing other than the specific timing during the effective period is satisfied even when a specific condition that is likely to be satisfied when there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given is established. It may be determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied.

  If it is the post-input effect pattern SPA4 in step S306 shown in FIG. 8 (step S306; Yes), the suggestion effect determination process is terminated without determining the automatic input determination timing. In the post-input effect pattern SPA4, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” than in the case of any of the post-input effect patterns SPA1 to SPA3. Accordingly, based on the establishment of the condition that the post-input effect pattern SPA4 is easily determined when the game value advantageous to the player is likely to be given by being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the push button It is possible to limit the determination in the automatic determination mode in which it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied even when the instruction input by the operation of 31B is not detected. In this way, the determination that is not based on the operation detection in the automatic determination mode is limited based on the establishment of a specific condition that is likely to be established when there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 5 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer ( Step S231). As an example, in the process of step S231, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S231 (step S231; No), it is determined whether it is the pre-input effect period (step S232). The pre-input effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (pre-input effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. If it is the pre-input effect period (step S232; Yes), the pre-input effect process is executed (step S233).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-input effect process executed in step S233 of FIG. In the pre-input effect process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the timing at which the effective input period is started (step S321). When the effective input period is started (step S321; Yes), a predetermined effective input time (for example, 6.0 seconds) is set (step S322), and control for starting execution of the pre-input effect is performed. This is performed (step S323). As an example, in the process of step S323, a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (pre-input effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. By transmitting to the VDP, it is only necessary to perform control for displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and starting the promotion notification.

  If it is not the start of the valid input period in step S321 (step S321; No), or after execution of the process of step S323, whether or not an instruction input has been detected by a predetermined operation (pressing operation) on the push button 31B, for example. Is determined (step S324). When the instruction input is detected (step S324; Yes), it is determined whether or not an effect execution condition for executing the post-input effect is satisfied (step S325). As an example, in the process of step S325, the post-input effect pattern determined by the process of step S303 shown in FIG. 8 is specified. Then, the success / failure of the effect execution condition may be determined by comparing the post-input effect execution condition corresponding to the post-input effect pattern as shown in FIG. 10B and the instruction input detection result. If the post-input effect execution condition is not satisfied in step S325 (step S325; No), for example, predetermined data indicating the detection result of the instruction input is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S326).

  If no instruction input is detected in step S324 (step S324; No), after executing the process of step S326, it is determined whether the determination mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the automatic determination mode (step S327). If the automatic determination mode is set (step S328), it is determined whether or not the automatic input determination timing set in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 8 has come (step S328).

  If it is not the automatic determination mode in step S327 (step S327; No), or if it is not the automatic input determination timing in step S328 (step S328; No), it is determined whether the valid input time has elapsed. (Step S329). If the valid input time has not elapsed (step S329; No), the pre-input effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when the valid input period has elapsed (step S329; Yes), control for ending execution of the pre-input effect is performed (step S330). As an example, in the process of step S330, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, thereby deleting the effect image for promotion notification displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thus, control for terminating the promotion notification may be performed.

  If the post-input effect execution condition is satisfied in step S325 (step S325; Yes), or if it is the automatic input determination timing in step S328 (step S328; Yes), the same as the process in step S330, before input. Control for ending execution of the effect is performed (step S331). At this time, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the post-input effect execution condition is satisfied by the processing in step S325 and the automatic input determination timing determined in the processing in step S328 are within the specific period D2. Determination is made (step S332). In accordance with this determination result, the display content in the post-input effect is set (step S333). The effect control CPU 120 sets different display contents according to the input determination period, as shown in FIG. More specifically, in response to the determination result of the process in step S332 being the normal period D1, a setting for executing an after-input effect by displaying an effect image indicating the character CH1 is performed. On the other hand, in response to the determination result of the process of step S332 being the specific period D2, a setting for executing the post-input effect by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH2 is performed. The display control command based on these settings is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc., so that the effect in the post-input effect depends on whether or not the input determination period is the specific timing at which the specific period D2 is reached. It suffices if part or all of the aspects can be varied.

  After executing the process of step S333, after setting the post-input effect period (step S334), the pre-input effect process is terminated. By setting the post-input effect period in this way, the process of step S235 shown in FIG. 13 can be executed, and control of the post-input effect may be started.

  If it is not the pre-input effect period in step S232 shown in FIG. 13 (step S232; No), or after executing the pre-input effect process in step S233, it is determined whether or not it is the post-input effect period ( Step S234). If it is the post-input effect period (step S234; Yes), control for executing the post-input effect is performed (step S235).

  When it is not the post-input effect period in step S234 (step S234; No), after executing the process of step S235, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period (step S236). The reach effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. When it is a reach production period (step S236; Yes), control for performing a reach production is performed (step S237).

  If it is not the reach effect period in step S236 (step S236; No), after executing the process of step S237, control for executing other effect operations such as, for example, a decorative display variable display operation is performed. (Step S238), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  As an example, in the processes of steps S235, S237, and S238, the timer value of the effect control process timer is set to the effect control process timer determination value with reference to the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Judgment is made as to whether or not any of them is met. Then, when it matches any one of the production control process timer determination values, the production operation is controlled according to the corresponding various control data. Thus, the effect control CPU 120, according to the contents of the process data included in the effect control pattern, the effect device (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED such as the decoration LED, the effect movable member). Control). In the process data, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data associated with the production control process timer determination value indicate the control content of the production operation in the production device, and execute the production control. The production control execution data for designating can be configured.

  A command according to such effect control execution data is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the VDP reads image data indicated by the command from a CGROM (image data memory) and temporarily stores it in the VRAM. The VDP also selects image data corresponding to the display screen of the image display device 5 from the image data stored in the VRAM, converts the selected image data into pixel data, and the like. Display data for one screen is created in the frame buffer by placing the image display device 5 at a position indicated by information indicating the display position on the screen. When the voice control board 13 receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. In this manner, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinking, or turned off. What is necessary is just to be able to perform various production | presentation in a predetermined production | presentation apparatus by making it combine or some or all of these.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S239). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S239; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S239 (step S239; Yes), for example, display is performed in a decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) as a result is performed (step S240). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S241). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S242), and then the variable display effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 shows an execution example of the promotion notification by displaying the effect image according to the pre-input effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 11C, in this embodiment, depending on which of the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 to the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, the notification mode (notification content) in the promotion notification is different. It is More specifically, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB1, as shown in FIG. 15A, promotion notification is performed by displaying only the effect image (button image) indicating the push button 31B. The button image includes a predetermined meter image, and the display mode of the meter image changes with time (for example, the meter display amount changes from right to left so that the effective input period can be reduced). The remaining time from the start to the end may be notified so that the player can recognize. In this execution example, the display mode (for example, display color, pattern, etc.) of the meter image is made different depending on whether the period is the normal period D1 or the specific period D2. Thereby, the player can recognize whether it is a specific timing. In addition, it is not limited to what makes the display mode of a meter image differ so that specific timing can be recognized, You may make the normal period D1 and the specific period D2 into a common display mode.

  In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB2, as shown in FIG. 15B, a promotion notification is displayed by displaying a character image indicating a message “in automatic mode” together with the button image. In the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPB3 or the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, as shown in FIG. 15C, the promotion notification is performed by displaying the character image indicating the message “Press!” Together with the button image. . Here, in the pre-input effect pattern SPB3, the character image indicating the message is displayed as a normal character (for example, white character). On the other hand, in the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, a character image indicating a message is displayed as a special character (for example, a red character). In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 8, the pre-input effect pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the manual determination mode or the automatic determination mode as shown in FIG. 11 (A) or FIG. 11 (B).

  In the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 14, in response to the pre-input effect pattern determined in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 8, the promotion notification content and the input feel as shown in FIG. Then, control for starting execution of the pre-input effect is performed. Thus, when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the promotion notification can be executed in a notification mode different from that when the manual determination mode is controlled. Moreover, it is set as different input feelings according to the determination result of the pre-input effect pattern. This makes it possible to change the operation feel at the time of input using the push button 31B when a specific condition that is likely to be satisfied when there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given is high.

  FIG. 16 shows a specific example when the post-input effect is executed after the pre-input effect is executed. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, a special symbol and a decorative pattern are variably displayed. Is started, a suggestive effect determination process as shown in FIG. 8 is executed as the process of step S212 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S301 shown in FIG. 8 to execute the suggestion effect, the post-input effect pattern is determined in step S303, and the post-input effect pattern is determined in step S304. It is determined.

  For example, when the post-input effect pattern SPB3 or SPB4 is determined in the process of step S304, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the pre-input effect period in the process of step S232 shown in FIG. 14 and the process of step S321 shown in FIG. 14 determines that the effective input period has started, the control for starting the post-input effect is performed by the process of step S323.

  As an example, during the variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. 16A1, a promotion notification is performed by displaying a character image indicating a “Press!” Message together with the button image. Further, an effective input period for effectively detecting an instruction input by a predetermined operation (pressing operation) on the push button 31B is started based on the setting of the effective input time in the process of step S322 shown in FIG. The

  With the passage of time after the effective input period starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B1), the display mode of the meter image changes to notify the remaining time until the effective input period ends. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (C1), when the effect execution condition is established based on detection of a predetermined operation on the push button 31B within the period of the normal period D1, the process of step S332 shown in FIG. It is determined that it is not the specific period D2, and the setting for executing the post-input effect by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH1 is performed in the process of step S333. Thereby, for example, the post-input effect is displayed by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH1 as shown in FIG. 16 (D1). In this example, a character image (line) indicating a “chance” message is displayed based on the fact that the post-input effect pattern SPA3 is determined in the process of step S303 shown in FIG.

  As another example, promotion notification is performed during variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 16 (A2), and the display mode of the meter image changes as time passes, as shown in FIG. 16 (B2). Furthermore, it is determined in the process of step S325 shown in FIG. 14 that the post-input effect execution condition is not satisfied, and it is determined in the process of step S328 that it is not the automatic determination input timing, and in the effective input period. The remaining time decreases. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B3), when it is informed that the specific period D2 is due to the display mode of the meter image, detection of a predetermined operation on the push button 31B as shown in FIG. 16 (C2) It is assumed that the performance execution condition is satisfied based on the above. At this time, it is determined by the process of step S332 shown in FIG. 14 that it is the specific period D2, and the setting for executing the post-input effect by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH2 is performed in the process of step S333. Thereby, for example, the post-input effect is displayed by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH2 as shown in FIG. 16 (D2). In this example, based on the fact that the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is determined in the process of step S303 shown in FIG.

  When the automatic determination mode is controlled based on the setting in step S202 shown in FIG. 6 or the like, an instruction input by a predetermined operation or the like to the push button 31B as shown in FIG. 16 (C1) or FIG. Is detected, but when it is determined that it is the automatic input determination timing in the process of step S328 shown in FIG. 14 based on the setting in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. As it is established, execution of the post-input effect is started. However, when the condition that the post-input effect pattern SPA4 is determined by the process of step S303 shown in FIG. It is not determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12C, when the automatic input determination timing is determined to be timing T2 later than timing T1, the effect execution condition is satisfied after the effective input period is started. It takes a long time to be determined. In the pre-input effect process shown in FIG. 14, after the processes of steps S324 to S326 are performed, the processes of steps S327 and S328 are performed. Therefore, even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, it is determined whether or not the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the instruction input, and when it is determined that the effect is performed, execution of the post-input effect is started. Is done. Therefore, when a pre-input effect that is highly expected to give a game value advantageous to the player by being controlled to the big hit gaming state, such as a pre-input effect by the pre-input effect pattern SPB4, is automatically executed. Even when the mode is controlled to the determination mode, a period during which an instruction input by the player operating the push button 31B can be detected effectively can be secured for a long time. This increases the possibility that the performance execution condition is satisfied when an instruction input such as an operation by a player who has increased motivation to participate is recognized by recognizing that the pre-input performance with high expectation has been performed. The player's willingness to participate can be satisfied appropriately. In this way, even in the automatic determination mode, by providing the opportunity to execute the post-input effect that becomes the suggestive effect based on the detection result of the instruction input, the player's willingness to participate can be satisfied appropriately, and the game Interest can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  As a specific example, in the above-described embodiment, it is automatically determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied even in the automatic determination mode according to the determination result of the post-input effect pattern and the pre-input effect pattern. It has been described that both the case of limiting and the case of setting the required time until it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied to be long are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is limited to automatically determining that the performance execution condition is satisfied even in the automatic determination mode, and until it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied. Of the cases where the required time is set to a long time, either one may be provided, but the other may not be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the post-input effect pattern SPA4 is determined, it is assumed that the effect execution condition is satisfied without detecting the instruction input because the automatic input determination timing is not set by the process of step S307. The description is made assuming that the determination is not made. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination that the effect execution condition is satisfied may not be performed at some timings included in the plurality of automatic input determination timings. As an example, when the post-input effect pattern SPA4 is determined, it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied at the timing T1 or the timing T2 shown in FIG. A restriction may be provided so that it is not determined that the condition is satisfied. As described above, the determination limitation in the automatic determination mode may be such that determination is not performed at all timings included in the plurality of automatic input determination timings, or determination is not performed at some timings. It may be something to do.

  The specific condition that is likely to be established when there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given is when the input feel corresponding to the pre-input effect pattern is changed or when the notification mode (notification content) in the promotion notification is changed. When it becomes a special mode, or when a suggestion effect based on an operation in a specific operation mode with respect to the push button 31B corresponding to the post-input effect pattern is executed, or the effect mode (effect contents) in the post-input effect is a specific mode As long as it can be established based on the determination result of one or both of the pre-input effect pattern and the post-input effect pattern. In addition, for example, when the player can select the effect mode (effect content) of the post-input effect based on the detection result of the instruction input by the player operating the push button 31B in the pre-input effect, or the push button 31B is operated. By operating the stick controller 31A, among the effect execution conditions that can be established based on the detection of the instruction input by the operation and the effect execution conditions that can be established based on the detection of the instruction input by operating the stick controller 31A The specific condition may be satisfied when an effect execution condition that can be satisfied based on the detection of the instruction input is set.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 as shown in FIG. 11C is determined, the promotion notification of the notification mode (notification content) different from the case where the pre-input effect pattern SPB1 is determined. It has been described that the control to be executed is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it can control the promotion notification different from that in the manual determination mode when being controlled in the automatic determination mode.

  FIG. 17 shows a modification in the control of the promotion notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is determined, the promotion notification may not be executed. Thereby, when it is controlled to the automatic determination mode, it is possible to perform control not to execute the promotion notification. By preventing the promotion notification from being executed in response to the automatic determination mode in this way, even if the instruction execution condition is determined to be satisfied even when the instruction input is not detected, the troublesomeness caused by the promotion notification being performed is eliminated. Can be suppressed.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), when the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 is determined, the period during which the promotion notification is performed in the effective input period is determined as another pre-input effect pattern. May be set to be a short period. Thereby, when it is controlled to the automatic determination mode, it is possible to perform control for executing the promotion notification in a shorter period than when it is controlled to the manual determination mode. In this way, by shortening the period during which the promotion notification is executed corresponding to the automatic determination mode, the notification is made simpler when it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied even when the instruction input is not detected. Can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied at the specific timing included in the specific period D2, for example, based on the setting shown in FIG. Has been described as making it possible to execute a specific suggestion effect with different display contents. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the performance execution condition is established at a specific timing, for example, a game value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled to the big hit gaming state. An effect that informs whether or not may be executed.

  Therefore, instead of the pre-input effect process shown in FIG. 14, a pre-input effect process as shown in FIG. 18 may be executed. In the pre-input effect process shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not it is within the specific period D2 after the control for ending the pre-input effect is performed in the process of step S331 (step S332A). . At this time, if it is within the specific period D2 (step S332A; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current variable display result is “big hit” (step S333A). This variable display result may be determined based on, for example, the notification content of the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11.

  After the process of step S333A is executed, a post-input effect that notifies the determination result of the process is set (step S333B). For example, after-input effect control that designates an effect mode (effect content) when the variable display result is “lost” as an after-input effect control pattern corresponding to the same after-input effect pattern stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 A pattern and an after-input effect pattern for designating an effect mode (effect content) when the variable display result is “big hit” are prepared in advance. The effect control CPU 120 selects a different post-input effect control pattern according to the determination result of the process of step S333A, so that an effect mode (depending on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result becomes “big hit” ( In the production contents), control is performed to execute the production after the input.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S332A that it is not within the period of the specific period D2 but within the period of the normal period D1 (step S332A; No), the post-input effect is set according to the normal period D1. (Step S333C). The setting of the post-input effect performed at this time may be the same as the setting by the process of step S333 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S334 to set a post-input effect period.

  As described above, when it is determined that the performance execution condition is established at the specific timing, control is performed to execute the post-input effect that notifies whether or not a game value advantageous to the player is given. It may be. Thereby, the player's willingness to input an instruction by operating the push button 31B or the like is increased so that the effect execution condition is established at a specific timing, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, the player's willingness to participate is increased when the determination of the performance execution condition that is not based on operation detection is restricted even in the automatic determination mode, such as when the post-input effect pattern SPA4 is determined. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by appropriately satisfying the willingness to participate.

  In addition to the effect that suggests the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state, the suggestive production has the possibility that the game state after the big hit game state is controlled to the probable state. Due to the suggestion effect, the effect suggesting the possibility that the current gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 is in a probable change state, and the special display game executed based on the hold data, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the big hit game Any effect that suggests the possibility that a game value advantageous to the player may be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as an effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled by the state, may be used. The pre-input effect including the promotion notification and the post-input effect that becomes the suggestive effect are not limited to those that are executed during variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, but are executed at the time of execution of a predetermined round in the big hit gaming state, for example. Or a game executed when the big hit gaming state ends.

  The game value that is suggested to be given by the suggestion effect and the game value that is likely to be given when the specific effect is likely to be established may be the same game value, Different game values may be used. For example, while the suggestion effect suggests the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the gaming state is controlled in accordance with the certainty variation state while being controlled in the automatic determination mode, the normal state Alternatively, it may be set so that the specific condition for limiting the determination in the automatic determination mode is more easily established than when the probability variation control is not performed in response to the short time state.

  In the above embodiment, variable display is started in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure change time and the type of reach effect. Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern designation command by the process of step S112 (see FIG. 3) executed sometimes is shown, the variation pattern is notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. You may make it do. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” (reach) If not, a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode of the so-called second stop) is transmitted, and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows variable display time after that (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching, and a variable display mode). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the determination ratio of various games and effects, the image display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various rendering operations including lighting operations in a light emitter such as a decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and may be any gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as a slot machine. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is displayed according to the display result. ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment has a feature that hardware resources including an image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software that performs predetermined processing. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part may be provided. Specifically, a push button that can be operated by a player as a suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that a gaming value advantageous to the player (for example, internal winnings of various winnings) is given in the slot machine is executed. A manual determination mode for determining whether or not an effect execution condition is satisfied when an instruction input is detected, and an automatic determination mode for determining that an effect execution condition is satisfied even when no instruction input is detected, Even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, if the specific condition is satisfied, the determination in the automatic determination mode is limited, or the time required until it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied may be set to a long time. May be. Alternatively, in a slot machine in which a specific suggestion effect is executed when the effect execution condition is satisfied at a specific timing, it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied at a timing other than the specific timing when controlled to the automatic determination mode. May be. Alternatively, when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the promotion notification control different from that when the manual determination mode is controlled may be performed.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, when being controlled in the automatic determination mode, for example, based on the establishment of the condition that the post-input effect pattern SPA4 is determined, as shown in FIG. The process of step S307 is not executed, and the automatic input determination timing is not set. That is, the determination not based on the operation detection in the automatic determination mode is limited based on the establishment of the specific condition. Thus, even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, there is a case where the post-input effect that is the suggestive effect is not executed unless an instruction input by a predetermined operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected. At this time, for example, the game value that is advantageous to the player is increased by being controlled to the big hit gaming state. Thus, the player's willingness to participate can be satisfied appropriately, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the automatic determination mode is controlled, for example, based on the establishment of the condition that the post-input effect pattern SPA3 and the pre-input effect pattern SPB4 are determined, the process of step S307 shown in FIG. The automatic input determination timing is set to timing T2 later than timing T1. That is, based on the establishment of the specific condition, the time required from the start of the valid input period to the determination that the performance execution condition is satisfied is set to a longer time than when the specific condition is not satisfied. . Thereby, even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, there is provided a case where the time during which an instruction input by a predetermined operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected effectively is increased. At this time, for example, the game value that is advantageous to the player is increased by being controlled to the big hit gaming state. Thus, the player's willingness to participate can be satisfied appropriately, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When being controlled in the automatic determination mode, for example, in response to the case where the post-input effect patterns SPA1 to SPA3 are determined, the automatic input determination timing is determined from the specific period D2 in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. Is determined at the timing T1 or the timing T2 included in the previous normal period D1. That is, the determination timing not based on the operation detection in the automatic determination mode is a timing other than the specific timing during the effective input period. Therefore, the execution of the specific suggestion effect based on the fact that the effect execution condition is established at the specific timing is restricted. Thereby, the rarity of the specific suggestion effect can be maintained and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 8, when the manual determination mode is controlled, the pre-input effect pattern as shown in FIG. To be determined. On the other hand, when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the pre-input effect pattern as shown in FIG. 11B is determined, and is determined to be either the pre-input effect pattern SPB2 or SPB4. Based on the determination result of the pre-input effect pattern, for example, the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 14 is executed in the pre-input effect process of step S233 shown in FIG. When it is, the control of the promotion notification different from when it is controlled to the manual determination mode is performed. By performing such control, the player can easily recognize that it is controlled in the automatic determination mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (C), when the specific condition is satisfied by setting different input feelings according to the pre-input effect pattern, the operation feeling of the operating means is when the specific condition is not satisfied. Change to a different operational feel. Thereby, a player's willingness to participate can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, by setting different promotion notification contents depending on the pre-input effect pattern, when the specific condition is satisfied, control is performed to execute the promotion notification in a special mode different from that when the specific condition is not satisfied. By executing the promotion notification in a special manner in this way, the player's willingness to participate can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), a specific operation different from when the specific condition is not satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied by setting different post-input effect execution conditions depending on the post-input effect pattern. The suggestion effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B or the like in the aspect. As described above, when the specific condition is satisfied, by operating in the specific operation mode, it is possible to appropriately satisfy the player's willingness to participate and improve the interest of the game.

  For example, when the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 10A, the post-input effect execution condition of “long button press” as shown in FIG. 10B is established. Thus, a special suggestion effect for informing that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed. When the post-input effect pattern SPA4 is determined, the automatic input determination timing is not set by the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 8, whereas when the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is determined, the step shown in FIG. The automatic input determination timing is set by the process of S307. Therefore, when the post-input effect pattern SPA5 is more likely to be a “big hit” than the post-input effect pattern SPA4, it is determined that the effect execution condition is satisfied during the effective period. A jackpot finalizing effect is sometimes executed as a special suggesting effect. If it is determined that the post-input effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation of the push button 31B before the automatic input determination timing, the automatic input determination timing is not set. Even in the case of the effect pattern SPA4, an effect after input can be executed. In this way, even when the specific effect is established, the suggestion effect is executed when the effect execution condition is established based on the detection result of the instruction input within the period of the effective input period. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, the specific period D2 is set to be after the normal period D1 in the effective input period. Then, when the automatic input determination timing is determined at the timing T1 or the timing T2 in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 8, the effect execution condition is established within the period of the normal period D1 before the specific period D2. It is determined. Thus, in the automatic determination mode, by limiting the execution of the specific suggestion effect based on the establishment of the effect execution condition at the specific timing, it is possible to maintain the rarity of the specific suggestion effect and improve the interest of the game. it can.

  In the pre-input effect process shown in FIG. 14, the processes of steps S324 to S326 are executed, and then the processes of steps S327 and S328 are executed. Therefore, even when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the automatic input determination timing comes after it is determined whether or not the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation of the push button 31B. It is determined whether or not. In this way, even when in the automatic determination mode, instruction input by the player is effective, and the player's willingness to participate can be satisfied appropriately, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (C), different promotion notification contents are set according to the pre-input effect pattern, so that when the automatic determination mode is controlled, the notification is different from when the manual determination mode is controlled. Control which performs promotion alerting in a mode is performed. From such a notification mode in the promotion notification, the player can easily recognize that it is the automatic determination mode.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPA2, by performing setting so as not to execute the promotion notification, control for executing the promotion notification is performed when the manual determination mode is controlled. And when the automatic determination mode is being controlled, control that does not execute the promotion notification is performed. Since the promotion notification is not executed in this way, the player can easily recognize that the automatic determination mode is set. Moreover, the troublesomeness of notification can be suppressed by restricting the execution of promotion notification in the automatic determination mode in which it is automatically determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the case of the pre-input effect pattern SPA2, when the automatic notification mode is controlled by setting the promotion notification period to a period shorter than normal, manual determination is performed. Control to execute the promotion notification in a shorter period than when the mode is controlled. Thus, when the execution of the promotion notification is completed in a short period of time, the player can easily recognize that it is in the automatic determination mode. Moreover, the troublesomeness of notification can be suppressed by providing a restriction different from normal for the promotion notification executed in the automatic determination mode in which it is automatically determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied.

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In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the determination mode to either the manual determination mode or the automatic determination mode. In the manual determination mode, the push button 31B is operated during a predetermined effective period. It is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied based on the signal from the push sensor 35B, and in the automatic determination mode, it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied even when the push button 31B is not operated during the effective period. Then, the after-input effect is executed based on the determination that the effect execution condition is satisfied. The effect is not limited to the effect after the input, but may be another effect, another effect executed by the image display device 5, or a sound effect at the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, a lamp effect such as a game effect lamp 9 may be used.

  Further, in place of the push button 31B, other operation means that can be operated by the player (for example, a stick controller 31A, a touch sensor, a touch panel, a proximity sensor, a photo sensor that detects a part of the body such as a player's hand, etc. ) May be accepted.

  Here, the push button 31B can be changed into a pressed state and a non-pressed state by a player's operation. It should be noted that the operation means other than the push button 31B need only be able to change between an operation state and a non-operation state by operation (for example, the stick controller 31A is inclined to be inclined in either direction). If it is a touch sensor or touch panel, it is touched and not touched.If it is a proximity sensor, it is in proximity detection and proximity detection. As long as it is possible to change between being blocked and unblocked).

  Further, based on the operation of the push button 31B, the push sensor 35B outputs a high level signal having a voltage of 5V in the operation state, and outputs a low level signal having a voltage of 0V in the non-operation state. For example, the push button 31B includes a base and an operation unit slidable on the base, the position of the operation unit can be changed, and the push sensor 35B detects the operation unit when the operation unit is pushed in. A high level signal is output when the piece blocks the light of the photosensor on the base side, and a low level signal is output when the detection piece does not block the light of the photosensor in the non-operation state.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B is in the operating state when the signal rises from the Low level signal to the High level signal, based on the change in the voltage of the signal from the push sensor 35B, and from the High level signal. When the level signal falls, it is determined that the push button 31B is in a non-operating state. The push sensor 35B may output the reverse signal, and the effect control CPU 120 may make the reverse determination.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the case of the manual determination mode, the production control CPU 120 changes the signal from the push sensor 35B when the push button 31B changes from the non-operation state to the operation state during the effective period. When the low level signal rises to the high level signal, it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied.

  In the automatic determination mode, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B does not change from the non-operating state to the operating state during the effective period, that is, the signal from the push sensor 35B is changed from the low level signal. Even when the high level signal has not risen, it is determined that the performance execution condition is satisfied.

  In the above-described case, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect execution condition is satisfied when the push button 31B is already in the operating state when the effective period is reached in the case of being controlled in the manual determination mode. When the push button 31B is already in the operating state when the effective period is reached in the case of being controlled to the automatic determination mode, the effect execution condition is satisfied. The execution of the suggestion effect may not be limited by not limiting the determination.

  In this way, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect from being executed depending on the state of the push button 31B even though it is controlled in the automatic determination mode. As a result, it is possible to cope with a problem that may occur with the push button 31B in the automatic determination mode.

  Alternatively, in the above-described case, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled in the manual determination mode and the push button 31B is already in the operating state when the effective period is reached, the effect execution condition is satisfied. In the case where it is detected that the push button 31B is already in the operating state when the validity period is reached, the execution of the suggestion effect is restricted by restricting the determination of You may make it control to manual determination mode. In this case, an error may be notified. Moreover, you may make it alert | report that it changed to manual determination mode.

  In this way, it is considered that the push button 31B is in the operating state when the player is not trying to operate the push button 31B. In such a case, the automatic determination mode is controlled. Even so, since the automatic determination mode is switched to the manual determination mode, it is possible to notify the player that there is some abnormality. As a result, it is possible to cope with a problem that may occur with the push button 31B in the automatic determination mode.

  Note that the case where the operation unit of the operation means is in the operation state position and the case where the operation unit is in the non-operation state position may be separately detected by a sensor such as a photosensor. Here, not only the two positions of the operation state and the non-operation state, but also the position may be detected digitally in two or more stages, or the position may be detected in an analog manner without any steps. You may make it detect.

  Further, the case where the operation unit of the operation unit is in the operation state position and the case where the operation unit is in the non-operation state position may be determined by detecting the distance of the operation unit from the reference position.

  Instead of determining whether the operating means is in the operating state or the non-operating state based on the change in the voltage of the signal, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the operating means is based on the position of the operating portion of the operating means. It may be determined whether is in an operation state or a non-operation state.

  When the operation means is a touch sensor or a touch panel, a signal indicating that the player is in an operating state is output by touching with a finger or the like, and a signal indicating that the player is in a non-operating state is output in a non-contact state. Is output. When the operating means is a proximity sensor, a signal indicating that the player is in an operating state is output by detecting proximity of a part of the body such as a player's finger, and the non-operating state is not detected by proximity detection. Is output. When the operating means is a photo sensor that detects a part of the player's body, a signal indicating that the player's finger or other part of the body is in an operating state is output by blocking the light. If there is no signal, a signal indicating a non-operation state is output. In each case, a reverse signal may be output.

  As described above, when in the manual determination mode, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the push button 31B has changed from the non-operation state to the operation state during the effective period of operation of the operation means (for example, the signal from the push sensor 35B is The above-described suggestive effect is executed on the condition that the signal rises from the Low level signal to the High level signal. On the other hand, when the push button 31B is already in the operating state when the operation period of the operation means is reached (for example, the signal from the push sensor 35B has not risen from the Low level signal to the High level signal, but has already been High. In the case of a level signal), the execution of the above-mentioned suggestion effect is restricted.

  For example, the execution of the suggestion effect may be limited by not executing the suggestion effect. According to this, the push button 31B is in an operation state when the player is not trying to operate the push button 31B (for example, in the case of a failure of the operation unit of the push button 31B, In this case, since the suggestion effect is not executed, it is possible to prevent an effect unintended by the player from being executed.

In addition, it is also possible to limit the execution of the suggested performance by running Starring and out that is different from the suggested production instead of the suggested performance. According to this, it is considered that the push button 31B is in an operating state when the player is not trying to operate the push button 31B, but in such a case, an effect different from the suggested effect is executed. It can be notified that the push button 31B remains in the operating state.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 has already operated the push button 31B when the push button 31B changes from the non-operation state to the operation state during the effective period of the operation of the operation means, and when the operation means operates. As long as different processing is performed depending on the state, the method is not limited to the method described above, and other methods may be used. Even in this case, it is considered that the push button 31B is in the operating state when the player is not trying to operate the push button 31B, but in such a case, a process different from the suggestion effect is executed. It can be notified that the push button 31B remains in the operating state.

  In addition, the push button has a structure that the operation part protrudes in the direction opposite to the direction pushed in (the player side direction) on the condition that the operation is valid, and the push button can be pushed in the protruding state. When it is not protruding, it may not be able to be pushed in. Then, the component piece is provided in the operation unit so that the component piece blocks the light of the photosensor when the operation unit is not protruding, and the component piece does not block the light of the photosensor when protruding. The photo sensor outputs a low level signal when the light is blocked, and outputs a high level signal when the light is not blocked.

  In this case, if the low level signal is still output from the photosensor despite the control to push out the push button, it is already in the operation state when the operation valid period is reached. As such, the execution of the suggestion effect may be limited.

  In conjunction with restricting the execution of the suggestive effect, an error display (for example, a display indicating that the push button is kept pressed, a display prompting that the push button is not pressed, or push If the button is not being operated but is in an operating state, a display for prompting a store clerk may be performed. The execution of the suggestion effect may be limited by executing an effect different from the suggestion effect instead of the error display.

  In the case of the stick controller 31A, the controller sensor unit 35A may be provided with a plurality of detection units that respectively detect the tilt of the stick in a plurality of directions such as four directions or multiples of four. In this case, the detection unit may be any sensor as long as the tilt of the stick can be detected, for example, a photo sensor or a proximity sensor. For example, in the case of a photosensor, a part of the control stick outputs a High level signal by blocking the light of the photosensor when the control stick is tilted, and the control stick when the control stick is not operated. When a part of the signal does not block the light of the photosensor, a low level signal is output. Then, when at least one of the plurality of detection units has already detected a tilt when the operation valid period is reached, execution of the suggestive effect may be limited.

  In this embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. You may employ | adopt the enclosed game machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the launching device is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A normal winning ball device, 6B normal variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R Speaker, 9 Game Effect Lamp, 11 Main Board, 12 Production Control Board, 13 Audio Control Board, 14 Lamp Control Board, 15 Relay Board, 20 Normal Symbol Display, 21 Gate Switch, 22A, 22B Start Port Switch, 23 Count Switch, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 35A controller sensor unit, 35B push sensor, 100 gaming control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 production system Use CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (2)

A game machine to perform the Yu skills,
And condition determining means for determining whether Starring out execution condition is satisfied,
Based on the fact that the condition execution means determines that the effect execution condition has been established, a suggestion effect execution means that executes a suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given;
Comprising an operation means that can be changed between an operation state and a non-operation state by a player's operation,
The condition determining means includes
Manual determination means for determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied when the operation means changes from the non-operation state to the operation state during a predetermined effective period;
Automatic determination means for determining that the effect execution condition is satisfied even when the operation means does not change from the non-operation state to the operation state during the effective period,
The gaming machine further includes:
A mode control means for controlling to any one of a judgment mode between a manual judgment mode in which judgment by the automatic judgment means is not performed and an automatic judgment mode in which judgment is performed by the automatic judgment means;
In the case where the manual determination mode is controlled by the mode control means and the operation means is already in the operation state when the effective period is reached, the effect execution condition is not satisfied and the suggestion effect is not established. Limit execution,
When the mode control unit is controlled to the automatic determination mode, and the operation unit is detected to be in the operation state when the effective period is reached, the game is controlled to the manual determination mode. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a mode of effect differs between the automatic determination mode and the manual determination mode.