JP6370323B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in reach production, a plurality of button images of the same form are displayed according to the number of reach lines, and the plurality of button images (an example of a promotion image for prompting the player to perform an operation such as button operation) are combined. Executing a presentation (an example of an action presentation that causes another promotion image to act on the promotion image) and enlarging the button image form suggests that the player is encouraged to operate the button and that the expectation of the jackpot is high There was a gaming machine (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP, 2015-167701, A

  However, according to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the form of the promotion image (the button image in Patent Document 1) before the action effect (the effect of combining in Patent Document 1) is uniform. For this reason, the entertainment of the game was insufficient.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(1) The gaming machine is an image that prompts the player to perform an action (for example, operation of the push button 31B, operation of the stick controller 31A), and informs the contents that are advantageous to the player (for example, that the game state is a big hit gaming state) Promotion image display means (for example, effect control CPU 120, effect display device 5, see FIGS. 22 to 25, FIG. 27) capable of displaying a promotion image (for example, a button image or a stick controller image) whose expected degree varies depending on the mode. )When,
Promotion image of the first aspect (for example, white) and promotion image of the second aspect (for example, red) having a higher degree of expectation than the first aspect (for example, expectation of the first aspect <expected degree of the second aspect) ) Action effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, see S353 in FIG. 21, FIGS. 22 to 25, and FIG. 27),
Based on the detection of the player's action, notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, FIG. 21) capable of executing the notification effect (for example, cut-in effect) in any of a plurality of modes. S361, S362),
After the effect, the promotion image of the second mode and the promotion image of the third mode (for example, iridescent) having a higher expectation level than the second mode (for example, the expected level of the second mode <third mode) Can be displayed (for example, see FIG. 19A and FIGS. 22 to 27),
The aspect of promoting an image displayed after the action effect, Ri ratio Do different to the notification effect of certain aspects of the plurality of aspects is performed (e.g., see FIG. 19 (B)),
As the action effect, it is possible to execute the effect of displaying the promotion image of the second aspect after displaying the promotion image of the first aspect and causing the promotion image of the second aspect to act on the promotion image of the first aspect. (For example, refer to FIG. 19 (A), FIG. 22 to FIG. 25, FIG. 27) .

According to such a structure, a player can be made to pay attention to the aspect of the promotion image before an effect production, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, a high-expected promotion image is applied to a low-expected promotion image. As a result, the player can be strongly impressed that the degree of expectation may increase.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The action effect execution means can execute the action effect a plurality of times before the notification effect is executed by the notification effect execution means (see, for example, FIGS. 19A, 23, and 25). .

  According to such a configuration, even if a highly anticipated promotion image is not displayed in one action effect, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the execution of the action effect again.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the action effect, the action effect executing means can cause a plurality of acceleration images of the second aspect to act on the acceleration image of the first aspect (for example, FIG. 19 (A), FIG. 24, FIG. 26, see FIG. 27).

  According to such a structure, the aspect of production is diversified. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The promotion image includes a first promotion image that prompts a player's first action (for example, operation of the push button 31B) and a second promotion image that prompts a second action (for example, operation of the stick controller 31A),
Before the action effect execution means by the action effect execution means, the pre-action notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) executes the notification before the promotion image display of any one of the plurality of forms of the notification before the display of the promotion image. )When,
A detection means (for example, push sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A) capable of detecting the first operation and the second operation;
The notification effect executing means, based on the detection result of the detection means, as the notification effect at a rate that varies depending on the mode of the notification before display of the promoted image by the notification means before action and the type of operation prompted by the promotion image. Production of contents advantageous to the player is executed (see, for example, FIG. 32).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the mode of the notification before the promotion image display and the type of operation prompted by the promotion image. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. (A), (B) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram illustrating an example of a start winning reception command buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production determination processing, such as a button. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which shows an example of the table which shows the characteristic of the display determination table before operation promotion, the cut-in production determination table, and each button aspect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a push button effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a super reach jackpot effect (a push button effect is included). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display before the operation promotion display of a multiple action, and the subsequent operation promotion display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display before operation promotion of multiple action | operations, and the display of subsequent operation promotion display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display before the operation promotion of multiple action in the modification of 1st Embodiment, and the display example of the subsequent operation promotion display. It is a figure which shows an example of the display determination table before operation promotion in the modification of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display before operation promotion of the multiple effect | action in the modification of 1st Embodiment, and the display example of the subsequent operation promotion display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect determination processing, such as a button in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation presentation determination processings, such as a button in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion display determination table in 2nd Embodiment, (B), (C) is for the display determination before operation promotion at the time of the push button and stick controller in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the cut-in effect determination table in 2nd Embodiment, (B) is a figure which shows the cut-in effect determination table of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during effect design change in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of presentation processes, such as a button, in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the stick controller effect process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the super reach big hit effect (a push button effect is included) in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the operation promotion display after the display before operation promotion (common effect) and cut-in effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the super reach big hit effect (a stick controller effect is included) in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the operation promotion display after the display before operation promotion (2 button effect) in 2nd Embodiment, and a cut-in effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the operation promotion display and the cut-in effect after the display before operation promotion (4 button effect) in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the operation promotion display and the cut-in effect after the display before operation promotion (4V effect) in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution timing of the display before operation promotion, the operation promotion display, the operation effective period, and the cut-in effect at the time of the stick controller effect in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into 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. It consists of and. In the game area surrounded by the guide rails of the game board 2, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device 51 (see FIG. 2) and driven.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 can identify each of them in a special figure game as an example of a variable display (variable display) game. Special symbols (also referred to as “first special figure” and “second special figure”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display).

  The effect display device 5 provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, each can be identified in an effect symbol display area which becomes a plurality of change display portions corresponding to each of the change displays of the first special figure and the second special figure in the special figure game. The effect symbols which are various types of identification information (decoration identification information) are displayed in a variable manner. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the effect display device 5. Then, in response to the start of one of the variations of the first special figure and the second special figure in the special figure game, each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is referred to as an effect symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol). ) (For example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result (variable display result) in the special symbol game, the fixed effect symbol that becomes the variable display result of the effect symbol in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (Final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, in synchronization with the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, a variable display of a plurality of types of production symbols each identifiable is performed. The definite effect symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to stop display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol 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 deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The effect symbols that are variably displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols.

  In the first on-hold storage display area 5D and the second on-hold storage display area 5U (also referred to as the on-hold display area) set at two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display corresponding to the special game is displayed. The hold memory display for displaying the number of hold memories (number of special figure hold memories) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display 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). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing 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, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the hold memory display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided.

  In addition, the effect display device 5 may be provided with a fourth symbol display area for displaying the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. These fourth symbols may be displayed in a variable manner for the first and second special symbols in synchronism with the first and second special symbols.

  The normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided below the effect display device 5 has, for example, a first start winning opening as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Form. A pair of normally variable winning ball devices 6B provided below the effect display device 5 is 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. An electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a movable wing piece is formed, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting area (second starting area).

  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.

  Based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first and second start winning ports are detected by the first and second start port switches 22A and 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are used as prize balls, respectively. If it is paid out and the first and second special figure holding storage numbers are less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first and second start conditions are satisfied.

  The special variable winning ball device 7 provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for a large winning door. A special winning opening is formed as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door.

  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.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. 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. When the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening ( More prize balls are paid out than when entering.

  The normal symbol display 20 provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 displays a variety of normal symbols (also referred to as “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”), which are different types of identification information from the special symbol, in a variable manner. (Fluctuation display) Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  The normal figure holding display unit 25C provided above the normal symbol display 20 displays the number of normal figure holdings stored as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  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. The game ball taken into the out mouth is detected by the out ball switch 24.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. 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. The hitting operation handle includes a single shot switch for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hitting ball launching device 51 (see FIG. 2), a handle sensor for detecting an operation amount by the player, and a player hitting the ball. A touch ring (touch sensor) for detecting that the handle is being gripped may be provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is sent to the ball hitting device 51 (see FIG. 2). An upper plate (hit ball supply plate) that is held (stored) so as to be supplied 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.

  The member that forms the lower plate includes, for example, a stick controller 31A (operation unit) that the player can hold and tilt at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Is attached.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. 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. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B (operation unit) capable of performing a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player, for example, on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. Fluctuation, such as the previous ordinary figure game being completed after the usual figure starting condition for executing the normal symbol fluctuation display, such as the fact that the game ball that passed through the passage gate 41 was detected by the gate switch 21, was established. Based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the display is established, the normal symbol game on the normal symbol display 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a change is started, when a predetermined time that is a normal diagram change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol that becomes a change display result is stopped (displayed). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed ordinary symbol, the variation display result becomes “per symbol universal”. On the other hand, if the symbols other than the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbols, the fluctuation display result is “normal map loss”. Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”, the expansion / opening control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted is performed. When time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, such as when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, the previous special game When the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the big hit gaming state or the like, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, the previous start condition is satisfied. The special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the special symbol game or the big hit gaming state has ended.

  In the special figure game, after the variable display is started, when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time elapses, a definite special symbol (special figure display result) to be a variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.).

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  The special symbol indicating the number “3” becomes a big hit symbol corresponding to a non-probable big hit, which will be described later, and a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses for the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 Alternatively, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls is generated. The round to be changed to is repeated for the first number of times (for example, 16 times) like the probability variation big hit A.

  In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) controlled after the special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived, the upper limit for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round Although the time is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state (for example, , 16 times) is repeatedly executed for a second number of times (for example, 5 times). The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, in response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation of the effect symbol Display starts. Then, during the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbol in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the variation display state of the effect symbol is a predetermined reach. It may become a state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, in the remaining effect symbol display areas that have not been stopped yet when the effect symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed. A display state in which the effect symbols are changing, or a display state in which the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination in all or part of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect 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 in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  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 (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also called “expected degree” or “big hit expected degree”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the change pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation as the notice effect is executed (started) after the effect symbol variation display is started in all the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and before the effect symbol variation display state becomes the reach state. Anything can be used. Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Time-shortening control is terminated when either of the conditions is met first, that is, a predetermined number of special game is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variable display result is “big hit”. That's fine.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state Corresponding to the above, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among the plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. May be. In the confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination, an effect symbol having a symbol number “7” (referred to as a probable variable symbol) is stopped and displayed in a line on a predetermined effective line in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. Anything is acceptable.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. As for the confirmed effect symbol to be a probable big hit combination, any one of effect symbols (referred to as probability variable symbols) having odd numbers “1”, “3” and “5” other than the symbol number “7” is the effect symbol display area 5L. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line at 5C and 5R may be used.

  In the present embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, “big hit” based on the fluctuation display result, the normal open big hit state is controlled. Then, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol becomes a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally the big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they are changed again in a state where the same effect symbols are aligned, and the effect symbols that become the probable big hit combinations Either the (probable variation symbol) or the effect symbol (ordinary symbol) that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as the confirmed effect symbol.

  For example, various control boards shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a payout control board 37 connected to the ball hitting device 51 and the ball paying device 97 for paying out the game balls is also mounted.

  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. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control, and a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. Is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control, and is mounted with a lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving of the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches. 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.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 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 effect display device 5, a sound 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 decoration LED and the like.

  The presentation control command shown in FIG. 3 has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) of the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variation display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. is there. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area, and a CPU 103 that executes a game control program and performs control operations. , And a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

  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 the 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, numerical data indicating each random number value is controlled to be countable on the main substrate 11 side. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  Referring to FIG. 5, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, and A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation pattern. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in the present embodiment, the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed is more than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed. Special figure change time is set longer.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 shown in FIG. 2 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 in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of 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 as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  The display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 displays the variation display result as “big hit” before the fixed special symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more determination values are “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of being determined to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is increased (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ).

  The jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7 is one of a plurality of types of jackpot types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, it is compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination depending on whether the special symbol that has been displayed in the special figure game (variation) is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values (judgment values) to be assigned are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, and “probability big hit B”.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot game state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time reduction control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to the “non-probable big hit”, the big hit game is executed before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed or before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. It ends when it enters a state.

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

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A loss variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of normal reach big hit (PB1-1), super reach α big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), super reach β big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination.

  The RAM 102 may be a backup RAM that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. 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.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A of FIG. 8 is still started although a game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game that has not been played is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit. The same applies to the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  8 shows the hold information of the normal game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the pass gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Remember. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 of FIG. 8 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 of FIG. 8 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 of FIG. 8 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8, numerical data indicating random values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values. Accordingly, numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 in FIG. 8 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 includes an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and a real-time clock (RTC) 126 capable of outputting time information, calendar information, and the like at that time are mounted.

  On the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts. The effect control CPU 120 operates in the same manner as the CPU 103 described above.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect 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 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In the RAM 122, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 9A is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 9A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated in accordance with an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations.

In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”). The same applies to the second special drawing. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area (entry) for associating these four and storing them separately in the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory. ing.

  The storage contents of these storage areas are shifted up one by one as will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the display of the change in the highest hold storage is started, and the start condition is satisfied. The stored contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the on-hold storage are cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when the variation display is finished. ing.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure holding memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. I will do it. The same applies to the second special drawing. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tail numbers “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In addition, the command corresponding to the number of reserved memory at the time of starting winning is stored in the reserved memory number notification command, and when the stored content of each entry is shifted, the content of the reserved memory number notification command is also shifted as it is. Even after the reserved memory is shifted, the reserved memory number at the time of starting winning can be confirmed by the reserved memory number notification command.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B is the entry (buffer number “ (1-0 "or" 2-0 "entry) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the starting variable display pending storage (buffer number" 1-1 "or" 2-1 ") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entries after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

  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 102 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.

  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 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the switch process of S11, the state of the detection signal input from the various switches via the switch circuit 110 is determined. In the main-side error processing of S12, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. In the information output process of S13, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  In the game random number update process of S14, at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side is updated by software. In the special symbol process of S15, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4B, setting of opening / closing operation of the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  In the normal symbol process of S16, the normal symbol display 20 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) to display the normal symbol variation and the tilting motion of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Make settings possible.

  In the command control process of S17, a control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

  In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  The start winning determination process in S21 is shown in FIG. In S101, based on the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on. In S102, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. By reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first special figure reserved memory number is specified. In S103, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1”.

  In S104, based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON. In S105, whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is the predetermined upper limit value as in the first special figure reserved memory number. judge. In S106, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2”.

  In S107, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. . In S108, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  In S109, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. In S110, numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is stored by being set as holding information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure holding storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further displays the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  In S111, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the first start opening winning designation command to the board 12 is performed. The second start opening winning designation command is similarly set. The set various commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process is completed.

  In S112, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as a special figure display result. The winning random number determination process is performed to determine whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed. In S113, the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Make settings for

  In S114, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1”. At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the process proceeds to S115, and if it is “2” (N in S114), the process proceeds to S116. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A. Is called. The same applies to the second special drawing. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S24 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol or the second special symbol by the common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. Referring to FIG. 13, effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In S51, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). In S52, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag. When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  In S54, the received effect control command is analyzed, and a process of setting a flag according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer is performed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  In S55, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed. In S56, a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a production random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in S <b> 221, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command from main board 11 transmitted via relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. . In S222, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening winning designation command by checking the MODE data of the received command. In the process of S223, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  In S224, it is determined whether or not the received command is a second start opening winning designation command. In the process of S225, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer. In S226, it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command. In S227, it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command. In S228, it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command. In S229, the first pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer.

  In S230, it is determined whether or not the received command is a second pending storage number notification command. In S231, the second pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer. In S232, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start command received command buffer (not shown). In S233, “1” indicating that the display is undetermined is set in the display undetermined flag of the stored entry. In S234, settings according to other received commands are performed.

  In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In S73, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process. In S74, control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the effect symbol variation. In S75, the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process. In S76, based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing stop of all symbols, control for deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) is performed by stopping the variation of the effect symbols, and the effect control process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process or the variation pattern command reception wait process. In S77, after the end of the variation time, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game process. In S78, the control during the big hit game is performed, and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process. In S79, the effect display device 5 performs display control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended, and updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process.

  Referring to FIG. 16, in S271, it is determined whether the first variation start command reception flag is set. In S272, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A are stored in the buffer number 1. Shift to the top one by one.

  In S273, it is determined whether the second variation start command reception flag is set. In S274, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A are stored in the buffer number 1 Shift to the top one by one.

  In S275, the variation pattern designation command is read from the variation pattern designation command storage area. In S276, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area, and the data indicating the stop symbol is stored in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  In S277, an effect determination process for buttons and the like for determining whether to execute an effect such as a button in the variable display is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 17, in S291, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern are specified. The variable display result designation is a variable display result designation stored in a variable display result designation command storage area for storing a fluctuation display result designation command for designating a fluctuation display result transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of fluctuation. It can be specified by command. Further, as described above, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. In S292, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is super reach.

  In S293 ', a pre-operation promotion display determination process for determining the mode of the pre-operation promotion display (pre-operation promotion notification) displayed before the operation promotion display is executed. In this process, one pre-operation promotion display is determined from among a plurality of pre-operation promotion displays. Specifically, numerical data indicating the pre-operation promotion display determination random number SR1 (see FIG. 18) is extracted, and the extracted numerical data and the pre-operation promotion display determination table shown in FIG. 19A are used. The mode of display before operation promotion is determined.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), when it is determined to be out of place, the “non-action mode (see FIG. 22 (D1))”, “medium expectation button image has low expectation Mode of changing to a button image having a medium expectation level after acting (merging) once on the button image (see FIGS. 22C and 22D) ”,“ a button image having a medium expectation level is a low expectation button image ” , A mode in which the button image changes to a medium expectation button image (see FIGS. 23 (A) to (C), (D1)), “a plurality of medium expectation button images have a low expectation level. Mode of changing to a button image with a medium expectation level after acting on the button image (see FIGS. 24A and 24B) ”,“ A button image with a medium expectation level has acted once on a button image with a low expectation level Later, change to a button image with a high degree of expectation (see FIGS. 22 (C) and (D3)) ”,“ medium expectation After the button image of FIG. 2 acts on the button image having a low expectation degree a plurality of times, the button image changes to a button image having a high expectation degree (see FIGS. 23A to 23C and FIG. 23D). After the button image with the expected degree acts on the button image with the low degree of expectation, before the operation is promoted, the probability decreases in the order of “a mode of changing to a button image with the high degree of expectation (see FIGS. 24A and 24B)”. Determine the mode of action of the display. When it is determined to be a big hit, the operation mode of the display before the operation promotion is determined with the probability of increasing in the above order. The button image changed after the action is an operation promotion display.

  Here, the low-expected button image is a white aspect, the high-expected button image is an iridescent aspect, and the medium-expected button image is a color other than white and iridescent (for example, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any mode may be used as long as it is predetermined according to the degree of expectation that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state or a probability variation state). It may be a mode.

  The expectation level (%) that is in an advantageous state when a predetermined effect is executed is obtained by multiplying the probability that the predetermined effect is executed and the advantageous state is divided by the probability that the predetermined effect is executed by 100. It is. For example, expectation degrees a% and b% (a <b) are determined in advance, with less than a being a low expectation degree, more than a and less than b being a medium expectation degree, and more than b being a high expectation degree.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-operation promotion display determination random number SR1 shown in FIG. 18 is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any numerical data in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. Further, a pre-operation promotion display determination random number counter for generating the pre-operation promotion display determination random number SR1 is provided in the random number circuit 124 (or may be set in the RAM 122). The pre-display determination random number counter is updated at every timer interruption in the random number update process.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in the cut-in effect determination process (S294) after the button operation effect determination process (S293 ′), the effect control CPU 120 uses the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. Thus, a plurality of types of cut-in effects with different expectation levels (for example, cut-in effect A shown in FIG. 37 (E), cut-in effect B shown in FIG. 37 (F), and cut-in effect shown in FIG. 41 (C)). C) One cut-in effect is determined. In addition, the degree of expectation for jackpot for the cut-in effect is higher in the cut-in effect B than in the cut-in effect A, and is higher in the cut-in effect C than in the cut-in effect B.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, the mode of the button image of the operation promotion display after the effect of the pre-operation promotion display is mode A (low expectation, see FIG. 22D1), mode B (medium The degree of expectation, see FIG. 22 (D2)) and the mode C (high expectation, see FIG. 22 (D3)), and at different rates depending on whether it is decided to be out of play or jackpot The contents of the cut-in effect are determined from “cut-in effect A”, “cut-in effect B”, and “cut-in effect C”. As described above, the ratio of the notification of the content advantageous to the player varies as the notification effect depending on the display mode before the operation promotion and the type of the operation promotion display.

  In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect determination random number SR2 shown in FIG. 18 is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any numerical data in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. Further, a random number counter for determining cut-in effects for generating the random number SR2 for determining cut-in effects is provided in the random number circuit 124 (or may be set in the RAM 122). The random number counter is updated at every timer interrupt in the random number update process.

  Returning to FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined type of pre-operation promotion display and the type of cut-in effect in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S295). And it progresses to S296, and after setting an effect execution decision flag, such as a button, the button etc. production determination processing is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after the effect determination process for buttons and the like in S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines in S278 whether or not an effect execution determination flag for buttons and the like is set.

  If the button etc. execution execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, the button etc. effect start start timer is set to the period until the button etc. production start is started (S279), and the button execution presentation execution flag is cleared. Then (S280), the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the effect execution decision flag such as a button is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279.

  In this embodiment, for example, a period from the start of a reach effect where two characters appear and battle (for example, see FIG. 22D) to a predetermined period elapses as a period until the start of an effect such as a button. . In other words, the reach effect is started before the timing when the effect such as the button is started, and the specific timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the reach effect is set as the effect start timing such as the button. Further, at the specific timing, the button etc. presentation is started based on the button etc. presentation process table executed from the start of the button presentation etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, when an effect such as a button is started simultaneously with the start of the reach effect, a period until the start timing of the reach effect may be set in a button or other effect start wait timer.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written in the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer to “−1” (S301, S302, S303). Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a button etc. effect indicating that an effect start waiting timer such as a button is set (determined to perform an effect such as a button) or that an effect such as a button is being executed. When the medium flag is set (the effect such as the button is being executed) (S304; Y), the push button effect process shown in FIG. 21 is executed (S305A). If neither the button execution effect determination flag nor the button execution effect flag is set, the process proceeds to S306 without performing the button execution processing of S305.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 should display the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Screen image data is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols.

  The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S313). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76). ) Is updated to a value according to (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. .

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the push button effect process. In the push button effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the pre-operation promotion display is being performed (S351). If the pre-operation promotion display is not being performed in S351 (S351; N), it is determined whether or not it is the execution start timing of the pre-operation promotion display (S352). In S352, when it is the execution start timing of the display before operation promotion (S352; Y), the display before operation promotion determined in S293B is started (S353). Further, at the time of the display before the operation promotion, a sound output corresponding to the display is made. For example, a separate audio output corresponding to each operation pre-promotion display (that is, each effect) may be made, or the same sound output common to all pre-operation promotion displays (that is, all effects). May be made.

  In S351, when the pre-operation promotion display is being performed (S351; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the pre-operation promotion display (S354). In S354, when it is the end timing of the display before operation promotion (S354; Y), the display before operation promotion is ended (S355).

  When it is not the execution start timing of the display before the operation promotion in S352 (S352; N), when it is not the end timing of the display before the operation promotion (S354; N), after the display before the operation promotion is started (S353), or After the display before the operation promotion is finished (S355), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display before the operation promotion is finished (S356). If the pre-operation promotion display is not finished in S356 (S356; N), the push button effect process is finished.

  In S356, when the display before operation promotion is finished (S356; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation promotion display of the push button 31B is being performed (S357). In S357, when the operation promotion display of the push button 31B is not being performed (S357; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the operation promotion display (S358). In S358, if it is the execution start timing of the operation promotion display (S358; Y), the operation promotion display of the push button 31B determined in S293A is started (S359), and the push button effect process is ended. Further, in response to this operation promotion display, a sound output corresponding to the operation promotion display is made. If it is not the execution start timing of the operation promotion display in S358 (S358; N), the push button effect process is terminated.

  In S356, the operation promotion display of the push button 31B may be started when the display before the operation promotion is ended (S355). Moreover, the structure which does not provide S358 may be sufficient. That is, when the operation promotion display of the push button 31B is not being performed (S357; N), the operation promotion display shown in any of FIGS. 22 (D1) to (D3) may be started (S359).

  In S357, when the operation promotion display of the push button 31B is being performed (S357; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the operation promotion display (S360). If it is not the end timing of the operation promotion display in S360 (S360; N), it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated (S361). In S361, when there is an operation of the push button 31B (S361; Y), the operation promotion display is ended and an effect with cut-in is executed (S362). That is, the cut-in effect (cut-in effect A or cut-in effect B) determined in S294 is executed (see FIG. 22E). When the player operates the push button 31B (first operation) within the effective operation period of the push button 31B, the push sensor 35B detects the operation, and the cut-in effect is executed based on the detection result. Be started. Subsequently, the reach effect shown in FIG. In S361, when there is no operation of the push button 31B (S361; N), the push button effect process ends.

  In S360, when it is the end timing of the operation promotion display (S360; Y), the operation promotion display shown in any of FIGS. 22D1 to 22D3 is ended, and an effect without cut-in is executed. (S363). That is, the reach effect shown in FIG. 22F is executed without executing the cut-in effect shown in FIG. After S362 and S363, the effect control CPU 120 clears an effect execution flag such as a button (S364), and ends the push button effect process.

  As described above, when the pre-operation promotion display of the single action is determined, the pre-operation promotion display as shown in FIG. 22C is executed, and the pre-operation promotion display of the multiple action is determined. 23A to 23C, display before operation promotion is executed, and when display before operation promotion of a plurality of actions is determined, operation before promotion as shown in FIG. Display is executed.

[Modification of First Embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the button image of the same button mode B (medium expectation) is displayed multiple times as shown in FIG. It was made to act on the button image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C, a button image having a medium expectation degree in a different aspect (the aspect B1 has a higher expectation degree than the aspect B), You may make it act on the button image of button aspect A (low expectation degree) several times. The ratio of whether the button image changes to the button image B (medium expectation) or the button image C (high expectation) depends on the type of the medium expectation button image that acts. You may make it differ.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, in the display before the operation promotion with a plurality of actions, a plurality of button images of the same mode button mode B are displayed. ) Button image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 27, a plurality of button images having a medium expectation degree in different aspects may act on a button image having a button aspect A (low expectation degree). Note that the degree of expectation is set so as to satisfy the relationship of aspect A <aspect B1 <aspect B2 <aspect B3 <aspect B4 <aspect C (the expectation degree of aspect C is the highest). And when it changes into a button image of medium expectation after an effect production, you may make it change into the button image in any of button modes B1-B4 shown in Drawing 27 (B11)-Drawing 27 (B14). . And as shown in FIG. 26, you may make it determine an effect | action aspect so that the expectation degree which becomes a big hit may differ with which of the button aspect B1-B4 changes.

  In the processing of S293 in FIG. 17 in the above-described embodiment, the big hit expectation degree is calculated using the cut-in effect determination table in which the cut-in effect and the button mode shown in FIG. Although different types of cut-in effects are determined, the cut-in effect mode and the button mode may be determined independently according to at least one of the variation pattern and the variation display result. Even in such a determination method, for example, in the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit, the selection ratio of the highly anticipated button mode C is high, and the selection ratio of the high expectation cut-in effect C is high.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, although it was an effect aspect which unites a some button image as an effect aspect of an effect presentation, about the effect aspect of an effect effect, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as an effect mode of action effect, an effect mode in which one button image is replaced with another button image, or other types of images (for example, button images such as character images) for a plurality of button images having different modes. The image mode may be such that a button image of one mode is finally displayed.

[Summary of First Embodiment]
The gaming machine of the first embodiment described above has the following effects.
As shown in FIG. 19A and FIG. 26, the second mode (medium expectation level) is more than the accelerated image (here, the button image) of the first mode (low-expectation mode, here, white). The aspect, in this case, the red promotion image has a higher degree of expectation (for example, the degree of expectation that will be a big hit) that informs the player of contents that are advantageous to the player. In addition, the third mode (high expectation mode, iridescent in this case) of the promotion image of the third mode has a higher expectation level that the contents advantageous to the player are notified. Here, it is assumed that there is one type of promotion image with low, medium and high expectations, but at least one of them may be a plurality of types.

As shown in S353 of FIG. 21, FIGS. 22 to 25, and FIG. 27, when the action effect that causes the promotion image of the second mode to act on the promotion image of the first mode is executed, the second mode and the third mode are performed. It becomes one of the promotion images. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the aspect of the promotion image before the effect presentation, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, when the effect production which makes the promotion image of a 2nd aspect act on the promotion image of a 1st aspect is performed, you may make it include the case where it is a 1st aspect. Moreover, you may make it change only to the aspect (one may be one or some may be sufficient) of the expectation rather than the aspect of the some acceleration image before an effect | action. You may make it include the case where it changes to the aspect with a lower expectation than the aspect of the some acceleration image before an effect | action.

As shown in FIG. 19A, FIG. 22 to FIG. 25, and FIG. 27, in the action effect, the promotion image of the second mode is displayed after the display of the promotion image of the first mode, and the promotion image of the first mode is displayed. The accelerated image of the second aspect is applied to the above. Thereby, since the high-expected promotion image is applied to the low-expected promotion image, the player can be strongly impressed that the expectation level may increase.
In addition, in the action effect, in addition to the mode of action described above, the first mode of the promotion image is displayed after the display of the second mode of the promotion image, and the first mode of the promotion image is allowed to act on the second mode of the promotion image. You may do it.

  As shown in S361 and S362 of FIG. 21, a notification effect (here, a cut-in effect) can be executed based on the detection of the player's action (here, the operation of the push button 31B). As shown in FIG. 19 (B), the rate at which the notification effect of a specific aspect among the plurality of aspects is executed differs depending on the aspect of the promotion image displayed after the action effect. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the aspect of the promotion image after an effect presentation.

  Before the notification effect is executed, the effect effect can be executed a plurality of times as shown in FIG. 19A, FIG. 23, and FIG. In this case, a promotion image of the same mode may be acted a plurality of times, or a promotion image of a different mode may be acted a plurality of times. Thereby, even if it is a case where a highly anticipated promotion image is not displayed by one action effect, a player's expectation with respect to execution of the action effect can be maintained again.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, FIG. 24, FIG. 26, and FIG. 27, in the action effect, it is possible to cause a plurality of second mode promotion images to act on the first mode promotion image. A plurality of promotion images (not only the second mode but also the first mode) having a higher expectation than the promotion image may be applied to the promotion image. You may make it make a promotion image with a low expectation act on a promotion image not only the promotion image of a higher expectation than the promotion image. After the action effect, it may be changed to a promotion image having a higher expectation than any of the plurality of promotion images, or may be changed to a promotion image of any one of the plurality of promotion images. Good. Thereby, the aspect of production is diversified. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, after an effect presentation, you may make it change into the promotion image of the aspect with a lower expectation than the promotion image of any aspect.

[Second Embodiment]
Referring to FIG. 28, in the second embodiment, in place of S293 ′ of the button etc. effect determination process shown in FIG. 17 of the first embodiment, the player performs button operation (for example, push button 31B or A button etc. operation effect determination process for determining the contents of the operation of the button etc. prompting the operation (operation of the stick controller 31A) is performed (S293).

  Referring to FIG. 29, in S293A, a plurality of types of operation promotion displays (for example, operation promotion displays of push button 31B shown in FIG. 37C and stick controller 31A shown in FIG. 37D) as operation promotion notifications. One operation promotion display is determined from among the operation promotion displays.

  Specifically, numerical data indicating operation promotion display determination random number SR0 (see FIG. 30) is extracted, and operation promotion display is performed using the extracted numerical data and the operation promotion display determination table shown in FIG. Determine the type of.

  When the determination probability is set as shown in FIG. 31A, when “stick controller operation promotion display” is executed in super reach, “push button operation promotion display” is executed. It is highly possible that the game will be a big hit, and the button production by the stick controller 31A can be enjoyed with a sense of expectation. Also, when “push button operation promotion display” is executed in the super reach, there is a possibility of a big hit, and the button effect by the push button 31B can be enjoyed with a sense of expectation.

  The operation promotion display of the push button 31B as the operation promotion display is an aspect in which the image of the push button 31B is displayed at the center position of the display screen, as shown in FIG. In other words, any image may be used as long as it can prompt the player to operate the push button 31B. The operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A is an aspect in which the image of the stick controller 31A is displayed at the center position of the display screen, as shown in FIG. In other words, any image may be used as long as it can prompt the player to operate the stick controller 31A.

  In addition, the operation promotion display in FIGS. 37C and 37D includes an operation effective period display (for example, a horizontal bar-shaped indicator display) indicating the operation effective period of the operation unit (push button 31B or stick controller 31A at the protruding position). IDD) is added. In FIGS. 37C and 37D, the indicator display IDD indicates that the entire horizontal width is filled and displayed, and the operation effective period remains the maximum period. The indicator display IDD is a display that indicates that the operation effective period has ended when the painted area is sequentially reduced from the right side as the operation effective period becomes shorter and the filled area disappears. By the indicator display IDD, the player can grasp the operation effective period of the operation unit (push button 31B or stick controller 31A at the protruding position), and can operate the operation unit within the operation effective period.

  In S293B, a plurality of modes before operation promotion (for example, the common effect shown in FIGS. 37 (A) and (B), the two-button effect shown in FIG. 39 (A), the four-button effect shown in FIG. 40 (A)) One display before promoting operation is determined from the 4V con-effect shown in FIG. The 4V-con effect shown in FIG. 41A has four stick controller images, and the stick controller is sometimes referred to as a V controller (abbreviated as V-con). ".

  Specifically, the numerical data indicating the pre-operation promotion display determination random number SR1 (see FIG. 30) is extracted, and the extracted numerical data and the pre-operation promotion display determination table shown in FIGS. Is used to determine the display mode before operation promotion.

  In this embodiment, each of the operation promotion display determination random number SR0 and the pre-operation promotion display determination random number SR1 shown in FIG. 30 is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any numerical value in the range of 1 to 100. Data is extracted. The random number circuit 124 includes an operation promotion display determination random number counter for generating the operation promotion display determination random number SR0 and a pre-operation promotion display determination random number counter for generating the display determination random number SR1 before operation promotion. (Or it may be set in the RAM 122), and the operation promotion display determination random number counter and the pre-operation promotion display determination random number counter are updated for each timer interruption in the random number update process.

  Here, the various types of display before promoting operation will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 37 (A) and 37 (B), the “promotion display before common effect operation” displays the operation promotion display of the push button 31B (see FIG. 37 (C)) and the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A. This is a pre-operation promotion display that is commonly used by both before the display (see FIG. 37D), and is a display in which the type of button or the like cannot be specified only by the common effect for the player. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), “display before common effect operation promotion” indicates the type of button or the like (push button 31B or stick controller 31A from the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 5). ) Cannot be specified, for example, semi-transparent, indeterminate or unclear button images appear, and both common images move toward the center, as shown in FIG. In this way, the display mode is such that both the common images overlap at the center position of the display screen and emit light. Immediately after this condensing effect, an operation promotion display is displayed.

  Next, the “display before promoting operation of the two-button effect” is a mode in which it is possible to identify the push button 31B from both the left and right sides of the display screen of the effect display device 5, as shown in FIG. Each push button image appears, both push button images move toward the center, and both push button images overlap at the center position of the display screen, and light is emitted. In the display before promoting the operation of the two-button effect, the player can specify that it is the push button 31B. Therefore, it can be expected that the operation promoting display of the push button 31B will be displayed after this, and prepare for the operation of the push button 31B. It is possible.

  Next, “display before promoting operation of four button effect” is a push in a mode in which it is possible to identify the push button 31B from the four corners of the display screen of the effect display device 5, as shown in FIG. Each of the button images appears, the four push button images move toward the center, the four push button images overlap at the center position of the display screen, and light is emitted. Since the player can specify that the button is the push button 31B even in the 4-button effect display before the operation promotion, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the push button 31B will be displayed after this, and prepare for the operation of the push button 31B. It is possible. As shown in FIG. 41 (A), “4V Con-effect display before operation promotion” is the same as FIG. 40 (A).

  In the second embodiment, in S294 of FIG. 17, using the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. 32A, a plurality of types of cut-in effects (for example, FIG. The cut-in effect A is determined from the cut-in effect A shown in FIG. 37, the cut-in effect B shown in FIG. 37 (F), and the cut-in effect C shown in FIG. 41 (C).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (A), the proportion of the content that is advantageous to the player (for example, the cut-in effect C) is notified as the predetermined effect depending on the display mode before operation promotion and the type of operation promotion display. Is different.

  Examples of the cut-in effect include an effect in which another short scene (for example, a scene where a character image appears in a predetermined display mode) is inserted into a series of scenes (for example, a battle scene). In the cut-in effect A, when the player operates the push button 31B during the operation effective period of the buttons or the like in the super reach effect, as shown in FIGS. 32A and 37E, for example, a normal background This is an effect in which a scene in which a specific character image SC (for example, a character image of “girl”) appears (appears) on the image NB is inserted. In the cut-in effect B, when there is a button operation (operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A) by the player during the operation valid period of the buttons or the like in the super reach effect, FIG. 32 (A), FIG. 37 (F) As shown in FIG. 6, for example, a scene in which the specific character image SC appears (appears) on the special background image SB having a display mode different from the normal background NB is inserted. The cut-in effect C is, for example, a special background as shown in FIGS. 32A and 41C when the player operates the stick controller 31A during the operation valid period of the buttons or the like in the super reach effect. This is an effect in which a scene in which a specific character image SC and an information display image CI (for example, a character information display image of “heat”) appear (appears) on the image SB is inserted. The execution start timing of the cut-in effect display after the button operation is described in the process table of effects such as buttons.

  Further, even if the pre-operation promotion display of the common effect is displayed, if the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A is subsequently displayed (that is, “common effect + stick controller”), the “common effect” is displayed. Since the big hit expectation degree is higher than “+ push button”, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A is displayed, and the display before the operation promotion of the common effect can be made surprising. , Can improve the fun of the game.

  Since the determination probability is set in this way, when the super-reach big hit is made in the variation display, “cut-in effect B” and “cut-in effect C” are more easily executed than when the super reach loss occurs. It has become. Further, in the case of super reach loss, “cut-in effect A” is easily executed. That is, the cut-in effect B and the cut-in effect C are more likely to be a big hit than the cut-in effect A.

  In the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. 32A, the contents of the cut-in effect are the same for the super reach jackpot and the super reach lose, but the table is not limited to this. For example, a cut-in effect determination table of a modification shown in FIG. 32B may be used.

  In this table, the contents of the cut-in production differ between the super reach jackpot and the super reach lose. Specifically, unless the type of the operation promotion display is determined to be the push button 31B and the display mode before the operation promotion is determined to be “common effect”, the cut-in effect of the super reach jackpot and the super reach loss is performed. The contents are different. In particular, in the case of a super reach big hit, when the type of the operation promotion display is determined to be, for example, the stick controller 31A and the display mode before the operation promotion is determined to be “4V con-effect”, the cut-in effect D To be determined. The cut-in effect D is an effect (that is, a premium effect) that determines that the variation display is a big hit. Here, the cut-in effect D is an effect including a display image in a form in which, for example, a character information display image such as “big hit confirmed” appears as the special character image SC and the information display image CI on the special background image SB. Thereby, about the cut-in effect D, a great joy can be felt and the interest property of a game can be improved.

  Referring to FIG. 33, in the second embodiment, an effect process such as a button is executed instead of S305A of the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 20 of the first embodiment (S305). Referring to FIG. 34, in S341, it is determined whether or not the type of operation effect such as a button determined in S295 of FIG. 17 is a push button effect. In S342, the same push button effect process as the process demonstrated in FIG. 21 of 1st Embodiment is performed.

  In S353, when it is determined in S293B that the display of the common effect before operation promotion is started, the display of the common effect before operation promotion shown in FIG. 37A is started. Returning to FIG. 34, in S343, it is determined whether or not the stick controller effect. In S344, stick controller effect processing is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 35, the stick controller effect process is a process in which the portion related to push button 31B of the push button effect process described in FIG. 21 of the first embodiment is changed to stick controller 31A, and therefore, a duplicate description will not be repeated. If it is determined in S293B that the common effect before operation promotion display is started, the common effect before operation promotion display shown in FIG. 37A is started. As shown in FIG. 42, a display before operation promotion (for example, for 1 second) is executed.

  In S382, the cut-in effect (cut-in effect B or cut-in effect C) determined in S294 is executed (see FIG. 38G). As shown in FIG. 42, when the player operates the stick controller 31A (second operation) within the effective operation period of the stick controller 31A, the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation, and the detection result Based on this, execution of the cut-in effect is started. Subsequently, the reach effect shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the end point of the operation effective period from the time point when the operation (second operation) of the operation unit (for example, the stick controller 31A) by the player is detected within the operation effective period. A cut-in effect with a length corresponding to the remaining time is executed. That is, the cut-in effect length is changed by the remaining time until the operation effective period ends when the player operates. Moreover, you may make it perform the cut-in effect of fixed time irrespective of the operation timing by a player. That is, the cut-in effect may be continued even after the operation valid period ends.

  In S383, the operation promotion display shown in FIG. 38 (F) is terminated, and an effect without cut-in is executed. That is, the reach effect shown in FIG. 38 (H) is executed without executing the cut-in effect shown in FIG. 38 (G).

[Summary of Second Embodiment]
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), a display mode before operation promotion (for example, a common effect, a two button effect, a four button effect, or a 4V con effect) Which is advantageous display for the player as a predetermined effect depending on the type of operation promotion display and the type of operation promotion display (for example, which operation promotion display of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A). Since a cut-in effect C or the like is executed, the player can be focused on the mode of display before operation promotion (pre-promotion notification) and the type of operation promotion display (promotion notification). Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is used as the “predetermined effect”, but the present invention is not limited to this. Various effects executed in response to the operation of the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) (for example, an effect in which a specific character appears, an effect in which the display mode of the background image is changed, another display) The reach of the aspect).

  Further, since the pre-operation promotion display and the operation promotion display are executed during the super reach production (during the specific production), the player can be focused on the pre-operation promotion display mode and the type of operation promotion display. Can improve the interest of Further, in the present embodiment, the specific presentation may be during variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and may be during the normal reach production or the non-reach production without being limited to the super reach production. Further, the specific effect may be a button effect at the time of high-speed fluctuation, a button effect at the time of reaching reach, a hit / fail effect, a continuous hit button effect, a long press button effect, or the like. Further, the specific effect may be during a single game effect in a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine) other than the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a continuous effect performed between a plurality of games.

  Further, before the operation promotion display (first operation promotion display) of the push button 31B shown in FIG. 37C and the operation promotion display (second operation promotion display) of the stick controller 31A shown in FIG. In front, a common effect pre-operation promotion display (common pre-operation promotion display) shown in FIGS. 37A and 37B is displayed. In other words, when a common pre-operation promotion display (see FIGS. 37A and 37B) is displayed, the operation promotion display of the push button 31B shown in FIG. It is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the operation promotion display (second operation promotion display) of the stick controller 31A shown in FIG. 37D (first operation promotion display) and the operation unit (push button 31B or the stick controller 31A) can be improved.

  Also, the number of pre-operation promotion display (pre-promotion notification) modes that can be executed before the operation promotion display (first promotion notification) of the push button 31B (for example, the common effect, 2 button effect, and 4 in FIG. 32A) 3 types of buttons and effects) and the number of modes before operation promotion display (pre-promotion notification) that can be executed before the operation promotion display (second promotion notification) of the stick controller 31A (for example, the common effect of FIG. 32A) And 2 types of 4V con-effects), it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Also, the number of pre-operation promotion display (pre-promotion notification) modes that can be executed before the operation promotion display (first promotion notification) of the push button 31B (for example, the common effect, 2 button effect, and 4 in FIG. 32A) The number of modes of pre-operation promotion display (pre-promotion notification) that can be executed before the operation promotion display (second promotion notification) of the stick controller 31A (for example, three types of buttons and effects) (for example, common in FIG. 32A) Since there are fewer effects and two types of 4V-con effects, it is possible to improve the fun of the game. As in the present embodiment, when the expectation level (big hit expectation level) is more advantageous when the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A is executed than when the operation promotion display of the push button 31B is executed. The aspect of the display before operation promotion before the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A is reduced by reducing the number of display modes before the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A compared to the operation promotion display of the push button 31B. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the sense of expectation when the player operates the stick controller 31A (second operation) according to the operation promotion display (second promotion notification) of the stick controller 31A.

  In addition, since the push button image is displayed in the display before the operation promotion of the 2-button effect or the 4-button effect, it can be expected that the operation promotion display of the push button 31B is displayed after this. Further, since the stick controller image is displayed in the display before promoting the operation of the 4V con-effect, it can be expected that the operation promoting display of the stick controller 31A is displayed after this. For this reason, which operation promotion display (promotion notification) is executed is known in advance, the player can prepare for the operation of the push button 31B (first operation) or the operation of the stick controller 31A (second operation). It becomes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a push button 31B (first operation unit) and a stick controller 31A (second operation unit) as operation units, and prompts the operation of the push button 31B (first operation unit). The operation promotion display (first operation promotion display) in (C) and the operation promotion display (second operation promotion display) shown in FIG. 37D for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A (second operation unit) It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of clarifying an operation unit to be operated by a person and capable of operating the operation unit accurately.

  In the pre-operation promotion display of the two-button effect as shown in FIG. 39A of the second embodiment as described above, as in the first embodiment, the low-expectation first mode promotion image (here, , Button image or V-con image), when an effect effect that causes the second aspect of the medium-expected degree to be promoted is performed, the image is the one of the second aspect and the third aspect of the high-expected degree. You may do it. Such an effect may be determined based on a table as shown in FIG. After the action effect, the button image with a relatively low expectation may be changed to a V-con image with a relatively high expectation, or may be changed in reverse. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the aspect of the promotion image before the effect presentation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the effect, the second mode of the promotion image may be displayed after the display of the first mode of the promotion image, and the second mode of the promotion image may be applied to the first mode of the promotion image. Thereby, since the high-expected promotion image is applied to the low-expected promotion image, the player can be strongly impressed that the expectation level may increase. In addition, you may make it include the case where it acts reversely.

  The notification effect (here, the cut-in effect) may be executed based on the detection of the player's action (here, the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A). You may make it the ratio with which the alerting | reporting effect of the specific aspect of a some aspect is performed differ with the aspect of the promotion image displayed after an effect effect. Such a notification effect may be determined based on a table as shown in FIG. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the aspect of the promotion image after an effect presentation.

  Before the notification effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 19A and FIG. 23, the effect effect may be executed a plurality of times. Thereby, even if it is a case where a highly anticipated promotion image is not displayed by one action effect, a player's expectation with respect to execution of the action effect can be maintained again.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 24, the effect of the four-button effect before operation promotion as shown in FIGS. 40A and 41A of the second embodiment as described above. In the above, it may be possible to cause a plurality of promotion images of the second aspect to act on the promotion image of the first aspect. A plurality of promotion images (not only the second mode but also the first mode) having a higher expectation than the promotion image may be applied to the promotion image. You may make it make a promotion image with a low expectation act on a promotion image not only the promotion image of a higher expectation than the promotion image. Thereby, the aspect of production is diversified. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 32, an effect of content that is advantageous to the player (here, a cut-in effect) as a notification effect (here, a cut-in effect) at a different rate depending on the display mode before operation promotion and the type of operation prompted by the operation promotion display. An effect indicating that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is high). Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the mode of display before operation promotion and the type of operation prompted by the operation promotion display. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. Further, the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the game machine into the game area.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points 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 machine, 2 game board, 3 frame for gaming machine, 4A first special symbol display device, 4B second special symbol display device, 5 effect display device (pre-promotion notification means, promotion notification means), 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 Voice control board, 14 Lamp control board, 15 Relay board, 20 Normal symbol display, 21 Gate switch, 22A 1st start port switch, 22B 2nd start port switch, 23 count switch, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 35A controller sensor unit, 35B push sensor, 100 microcomputer for game control , 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RA , 103 CPU, 104 and 124 random number circuit, 105,125 I / O, 120 effect control for CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

Promotion image display means capable of displaying a promotion image that is an image that prompts the player to perform an action and is expected to be notified of contents advantageous to the player depending on the mode;
Action effect execution means capable of executing an action effect that causes the promotion image of the first aspect and the promotion image of the second aspect having a higher degree of expectation than the first aspect;
A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect in any one of a plurality of modes based on detecting a player's action;
After the action effect, it is possible to display either the promotion image of the second aspect or the promotion image of the third aspect having a higher degree of expectation than the second aspect,
The aspect of promoting an image displayed after the action effect, Ri ratio Do different to the notification effect of certain aspects of the plurality of aspects is executed,
As the action effect, it is possible to execute the effect of displaying the promotion image of the second aspect after the display of the promotion image of the first aspect and causing the promotion image of the second aspect to act on the promotion image of the first aspect. A gaming machine.

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