JP6633592B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  Conventional game machines include a movable body (first movable member) that is operable and an operating body corresponding image corresponding to the operating body (producing button). Image) and a display means (image display device) capable of displaying an image corresponding to the second operation tool (an image of the effect button in a protruding state), and when the operation tool corresponding image is displayed on the display means, the operation tool is displayed. There is one that moves a movable body based on an operation (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-188548 A

  However, in Patent Literature 1, since the period from when the operating tool is operated to when the operating tool corresponding image is erased from the display unit is not considered, the operating tool corresponding image after the operating tool is operated is not considered. It is conceivable that the period until is deleted from the display means becomes monotonous, and the game entertainment cannot be improved.

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

The gaming machine of the means A is
A gaming machine that can play games,
Operating means operable by the player;
A first operation means corresponding image which is an image for prompting a player to operate the operation means, and a second operation means corresponding image corresponding to the operation means, or a second image different from the first operation means corresponding image Display means capable of displaying an operation means corresponding image;
A suggestion effect suggesting that the control unit is controlled to be in an advantageous state when the operation unit is operated regardless of whether the image corresponding to the first operation unit or the image corresponding to the second operation unit is being displayed. Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
An effect movable body operable based on the operation of the operating means,
When the operating means is operated during the display of the first operating means corresponding image, the display of the first operating means corresponding image is terminated based on a lapse of a first period from the operation;
When the operating means is operated during the display of the second operating means corresponding image, the display of the second operating means corresponding image is performed based on a lapse of a second period different from the first period from the operation. Ends,
A ratio at which the suggestion effect is executed when the operation unit is operated during the display of the first operation unit corresponding image and when the operation unit is operated during the display of the second operation unit corresponding image. Are different,
The first operation unit corresponding image or the second operation unit corresponding image is an image whose display starts at the same timing during execution of the specific effect,
The aspect of the operation means includes a first aspect and a second aspect different from the first aspect,
The first operation unit corresponding image is an operation unit corresponding image corresponding to the first aspect,
The second operation unit corresponding image is an operation unit corresponding image corresponding to the second aspect.
It is characterized by:
Furthermore, the gaming machine of the means 1 is:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operating means (for example, a push button 31B) operable by a player;
An image for prompting a player to operate the operation unit, and is a first operation unit corresponding image that is an operation unit corresponding image corresponding to the operation unit (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state). Or display means (for example, the effect display device 5) capable of displaying a second operation means-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a protruding state) different from the first operating means-corresponding image;
An effect movable body operable based on the operation of the operating means,
If the operating means is operated during the display of the first operating means corresponding image, the display of the first operating means corresponding image is terminated based on a lapse of a first period from the operation (for example, As shown in FIG. 16A, when the push button 31B is operated while the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed as the operation promoting image, the push button 31B is operated at a timing when the period L2 has elapsed from the operation. 31B image is deleted),
If the operating means is operated during the display of the second operating means corresponding image, the second operating means corresponding image is displayed based on the lapse of a second period different from the first period from the operation. The display is terminated (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the push button 31B is operated while the image of the protruding push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image, a period L3 from the operation is not applied. The part where the image of the push button 31B is erased when the elapsed time)
It is characterized by:

Gaming machine hand stage 2, a gaming machine according to the means 1,
The mode of the operating means includes a first mode (for example, a non-projecting state) and a second mode (for example, a protruding state) different from the first mode,
The first operation unit corresponding image is an operation unit corresponding image corresponding to the first aspect (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state),
The image corresponding to the second operation means is an image corresponding to the operation means corresponding to the second aspect (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a protruding state).
According to this feature, it displays the operation means corresponding image suitable for the mode of the operation means.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 2,
The second period is a period longer than the first period (for example, L3> L2),
It is characterized by further including a special effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the after-operation effect execution process shown in FIG. 15) for executing a special effect (for example, after- operation effect) in the second period. I have.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to the special effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to the means 3,
The special effect is an effect in which the image corresponding to the second operation means is changed to the image corresponding to the first operation means (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 19, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B in the protruded state is the push in the non-projected state. The part updated to the image of the button 31B)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the image corresponding to the operation means has changed according to the operation of the movable body, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 4,
The image corresponding to the second operating means can be changed to the image corresponding to the first operating means in accordance with the motion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, the movable body 400 moves from the retracted position to the effected position). (A part where the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state in response to (fall))
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the image corresponding to the operation means has changed according to the operation of the movable body, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 5,
The display means terminates the display of the operation means corresponding image in response to the motion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the movable body 400 moves from the retracted position to the effect position (falls). (Erasing part of the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5 corresponding to the above)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the effect of the motion effect can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to the means 6,
The display means terminates the display of the operation means corresponding image after the operation effect is started (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the movable body 400 moves from the retracted position to the effect position (falls). ) A part for deleting the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5 after the start)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the display of the operation means corresponding image has been completed in response to the operation of the movable body, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 8 is a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 7,
Said operating means corresponding image, first operating means corresponding image (e.g., image of a push button 31B of the non-projecting state), the second operating means corresponding image display mode to the first operation means corresponding images are different (e.g., Image of the push button 31B in the protruding state).
When the motion effect is not executed based on the operation of the operation unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, when the fluctuation display result is out of order), the third operation is performed after the operation unit is operated. The display of the first operation unit corresponding image is terminated based on the lapse of the period (for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the push button is pushed at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated). portion to erase an image of 31B), and terminates the display of the operating means operated on the basis that the third period has elapsed since the second operating means corresponding image (e.g., FIG. 17 (B) shown in As described above, the portion where the image of the push button 31B is erased at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, since the display period when the motion effect is not executed can be made common, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

Gaming machine Hand stage 9, a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 8,
Said operating means corresponding image, first operating means corresponding image (e.g., image of a push button 31B of the non-projecting state), the second operating means corresponding image display mode to the first operation means corresponding images are different (e.g., Image of the push button 31B in the protruding state).
When the motion effect is executed based on the operation of the operation means (for example, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit), the display of the second operation means corresponding image is ended in the first mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state over a period L3 after the push button 31B is operated. A part for deleting the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state after the update from the effect display device 5);
When the motion effect is not executed based on the operation of the operation means (for example, when the variable display result is out of order), the second operation means is in a second mode different from the first mode. The display of the corresponding image is terminated (for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the image of the protruding push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated. Part)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, by embodiments to terminate the display of the second operation means correspond images in the case of not executed and when the operation effect is executed based on the operation means is operated differs, improved game amusement it can.

Gaming machine Hand stage 10, a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 9,
It said operating means corresponding image, first operating means corresponding image (e.g., image of a push button 31B of the non-projecting state in the modification 2) and a second operating means display start timing is different from the first operating means corresponding image A corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31 </ b> B in the protruding state in Modification Example 2),
When said first operation means corresponding image is displayed, the display of the first operation means corresponding images completed in the first aspect on the basis of said operation means is operated,
When the second operating means corresponding image is displayed, ends at a different second aspect and the first aspect of the display of the second operation means corresponding image on the basis of said operating means is operated (For example, as shown in Modification 2, a mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B while the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed. And a mode in which the image of the non-projected push button 31B is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B when the image of the non-projected push button 31B is displayed.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the display termination mode of the operation means corresponding image according to the display start timing of the operation means corresponding image can be improved game amusement by different.

Gaming machine Hand stage 11, a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 10,
Detecting means (for example, a push button 31B) capable of detecting an action of the player;
A specific display execution unit (for example, effect display device 5) for performing a specific display corresponding to the detection unit;
With
The specific display execution unit is a first operation unit corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) and an operation unit corresponding image having a different display mode from the first operation unit corresponding image. A second operation means corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first operation means corresponding image,
After displaying the image corresponding to the first operation means , an effect effect acting on the image corresponding to the first operation is executed, whereby the image corresponding to the second operation means can be displayed (for example, FIG. As shown in the figure, a portion that changes the image of the push button 31B in the non-projected state to the image of the push button 31B in the projected state according to the action effect)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is easy to understand that the first operation means corresponding image is changed to the second operation means corresponding image by executing the action effect, so that the effect can be improved.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect symbol change start process. It is a figure which shows the protrusion determination ratio of a push button. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the post-operation effect execution processing. (A) is a timing chart in a reach effect when a big hit occurs without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in a reach effect when a big hit occurs with the push button protruding. (A) is a timing chart in a reach effect in the case of a shift without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in a reach effect in the case of a shift with the push button protruding. It is a figure showing a display mode of an effect display device in a reach effect, and an operation mode of a movable character. It is a figure showing a display mode of an effect display device in a reach effect, and an operation mode of a movable character. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the effect display device in the reach effect in the modification 1, and the operation aspect of a movable role.

  Embodiments for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. 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 rear (back) side. In this embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execute” and “implement” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is fired and hit from a hit ball firing device.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (to the right of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode). Special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”), which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified (special identification information), are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. I do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". The present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which a combination of ones to be turned on by a 7-segment LED and ones to be turned off are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. In the following, a special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and a special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is a "second special symbol". Also called.

  The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are both formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the type of the first special map and the type of the second special map may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating “00” to “99”. Each of the segments “00” to “99” may be configured so that “00” to “99” are variably displayed by a display device that is randomly arranged invisibly.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, three display patterns corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B are provided. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, an effect symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol), which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, is displayed in a variable manner. The variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the change of the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A and the change of the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B, "left In the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "," "medium," and "right," the variation of the effect symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, the fixed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" of the effect display device 5.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or a second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of different types of effect symbols, each of which is identifiable, are displayed in a fluctuating manner, and the definite effect symbols are derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Note that the fluctuation display may temporarily stop during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) are displayed in the variation symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." Numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, any combination of numbers and characters or symbols and character images, etc., may be a character image, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image indicating an arbitrary figure). Each of the effect symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8", respectively. Note that the effect design is not limited to eight types, and may be any type as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as "big hit" combinations and "losing" combinations can be configured. 9 types).

  After the display of the variation of the effect symbol is started, the effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, “right” or the effect symbol is displayed until the definite effect symbol is derived and displayed. In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbol numbers sequentially flow from upper to lower, from small to large. When the effect design with the highest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed and then the effect symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set at two lower left and right portions of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display is performed in which the number of change storages corresponding to the special figure game (number of special figure hold storages) can be specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. This occurs based on a start winning prize due to (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of effect symbols is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done. In the present embodiment, a hold storage display generated based on a start winning due to a game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening and a start winning due to a game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. And the hold storage display generated on the basis of the white color display.

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure holding storages in the upper and lower portions of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the holding storage display area so as to be identifiable. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. In particular, the number of suspended storages in the variable display obtained by adding the first special figure suspended storage number and the second special figure suspended storage number is also referred to as a total suspended storage number.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilt position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-type accessory (normally an electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( Into the open state where it is easy to enter. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, there is a possibility that the gaming ball enters more than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured such that, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally opened state, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening changes between the enlarged open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter) and the normally open state in which the game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door driven by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through the special winning opening (enters). ). In this way, the special winning opening changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous for the player. Note that, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

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

  Above the effect display device 5, a movable accessory 400 is provided. The movable accessory 400 is driven by a movable accessory first drive motor 301 (see FIG. 2) and a drive mechanism (not shown), and a retracted position which is an upper position of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. It is downward, and can move vertically between an effect position overlapping with the effect display device 5 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first movable portion 401 is disposed on a left portion of the movable role 400, and a second movable portion 402 is disposed on a right portion of the movable role 400. The first movable portion 401 is provided so as to be movable between a left center portion and a left end portion of the movable accessory 400 in the left-right width direction, and the second movable portion 402 is provided in the left-right width direction of the movable accessory 400. It is provided movably between the center right part and the right end part. In particular, in the movable accessory 400 of the present embodiment, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 move in conjunction with the driving of the movable accessory second drive motor 302 (see FIG. 2) and a drive mechanism (not shown). Thus, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are in the proximity state (see FIG. 1) in which the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are close to each other at the central portion in the left-right width direction, and the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are respectively movable. It can be changed to a separated state (see FIG. 19 (J)) in which the object 400 moves to and separates from the left end and the right end. The movable role 400 in the present embodiment is arranged in a close state at the retreat position, and changes to a separated state by being arranged at the production position.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, below the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B, the ordinary symbol indicator 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot matrix LED, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed (variable display) so as to be variable. Such a variation display of the ordinary symbol is called an ordinary game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  On the side of the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol holding display 25C is provided. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered any of the general prize holes by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and effect LEDs 9 are provided around the gaming area.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor included in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate for holding (reserving) game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to a hit ball launching device. (A hit ball supply tray) is provided. A lower plate (not shown) is provided below the gaming machine frame 3 for holding (storing) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, a bulging portion 30 bulging forward of the gaming machine is formed on the upper plate, and a push button 31B operable by a player is provided on the upper surface of the bulging portion 30. The push button 31B according to the present embodiment includes a non-projecting state housed in the bulging portion 30 by driving a button driving motor 303 (see FIG. 2) and a driving mechanism (not shown), and a bulging portion 30 that is higher than the non-protruding state. The push button 31B in the non-projecting state and the push button 31B in the projecting state can be operated by the player. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is arranged, for example, to detect a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 mainly has a function of setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function of enabling input of an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. , A function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting the same, a function of outputting various types of information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to perform the first special figure and the second special figure. The display of the variation of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the symbol, and controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. It also has a control function.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from 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 displays the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling a staging operation by staging electric components such as staging LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operation of the movable accessory 400, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the entire on / off operation of the effect LED 9 and the like. It has a function of determining control contents for causing a production electric component to perform a predetermined production operation, such as a part or a part. Note that a configuration without the relay board 15 may be adopted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data (sound number, volume level, etc.) from the effect control board 12, A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on / off the effect LEDs 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And an LED driver circuit for performing the above.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. Note that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball, such as a sensor called a sensor. I just need. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first reservation display 25A, a second reservation display 25B, and a general drawing reservation display 25C. For example, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as display control is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and another command form may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value as long as it is in accordance with the instruction content of the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start on the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying the variable display result. It should be noted that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating "outside". The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit is “big hit big A” in “big hit”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that the big hit is “big hit big B” in “big hit”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit".

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fan fare command”) for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state and that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state and that the special winning opening is in the closed state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for designating the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Note that the notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening the special winning opening include, for example, the number of executions of the round in the state of the normal open jackpot or the short-term open jackpot (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5” )) Is set.

  The command B100H is a first starting port winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition has been established by winning the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second starting port winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition has been established by winning in the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 for performing the processing and an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  On the main board 11, various random number values such as a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and a random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result are used. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count the numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR4. It is sufficient to count by updating the numerical data of.

  FIG. 5 shows a fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is “outside”, corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and the case where “reach”, Also, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of the normal reach is executed on the big hit change pattern which is a change pattern corresponding to the case where the change display result is "big hit" or the reach change pattern when the change display mode of the effect symbol is "reach". There are a normal reach variation pattern and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach variation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β,. May be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ, in addition to super reach α and super reach β, may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set to be shorter than the super reach variation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In the present embodiment, the special figure variation time of the super-reach variation pattern in which the super-reach effect such as super-reach α and super-reach β is executed is the same as the variation pattern in which the super-reach effect of super-reach β is executed. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation (big hit reliability) is set to be high. In the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, as the variation time is longer, the big hit expectation (big hit reliability) is higher. Further, in the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs, a reach state is always established and any of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a non-reach fluctuation pattern may be a big hit. Although the details will be described later, the variation pattern of the super reach of the present embodiment displays an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message that prompt the player to operate the push button 31B during the reach effect on the effect display device 5. If the result of the fluctuation display is a big hit, the movable hit 400 is operated based on the operation of the push button 31B to notify the big hit.

  The ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of command data used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. And the like, which stores the changing pattern table.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A separate display result determination table may be used for the second special map and the second special map.

  Before the final special symbol is derived and displayed in the special figure game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the display result determination table sets the fluctuation display result to "big hit" to enter the big hit gaming state. 9 is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control based on a random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table according to the present embodiment, a numerical value (which is compared with the random number value MR1) depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low-probability state), or the probable change state (high-probability state). (Judgment value) is assigned to the special map display result such as “big hit” or “out”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether to control the special figure display result to the big hit game state with the big hit as the big hit. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probable state (high accuracy state), a larger number of determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state) are "big hits". Assigned to the figure display result. Accordingly, in the probability change state (high accuracy state) in which the probability change control is performed, the probability that the special map display result is determined to be “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). As compared with (approximately 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is set to “big hit” and the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state is increased (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is in the probable state (high accuracy state), the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the result of determining whether or not to control the jackpot game state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined that the game is controlled to the big hit game state, the big hit type determination table and the random number value MR3 which are referred to to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR2. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is also stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the special map display result to "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, one of a plurality of big hit types Is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which the fluctuation display (fluctuation) is performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (a special figure game using the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure). The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination is “non-probable change”, “probable change big hit A”, “probable change big hit B” "Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots.

  Here, the big hit type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In the present embodiment, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed as the big hit type after the end of the big hit gaming state. Probably variable big hits A and B that shift to the high-probability base state, and non-probably variable big hits that perform only the time-saving control after completion of the big-hit game state and shift to the low-probability base state are set.

  As described above, in the jackpot game state based on the “probable variable jackpot A” and the jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot A”, 16 rounds of changing the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are performed (so-called “round”). 16 rounds), a normal open jackpot repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state with the “probable change big hit B”, as described above, five rounds (so-called five rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed. It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, there is a case where “probably variable big hit A” is referred to as 16 round (16R) probability big hit and “probably variable big hit B” is called 5 round (5R) certain variable big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the big-hit jackpot A or the big-hit jackpot B have ended are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the big-hit game state ends. Therefore, if the jackpot that has recurred is the jackpot jackpot A or the jackpot jackpot B, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed again after the jackpot gaming state ends, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It is a so-called connected state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state by the “non-probable variable jackpot” is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. The game ends when the big hit game state is reached before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, “probably big hit A” and “probably big hit B” are set according to whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of the judgment value to the big hit type is different. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, a determination value in a predetermined range (a value in a range of “81” to “100”) is assigned to the big hit type of “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable change big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the satisfaction of a second start condition for starting a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probable jackpot B” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special map game using the second special map, it is not determined that the big hit type is “probably variable big hit B” and the state is controlled to the short open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which game balls are likely to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, avoiding frequent occurrence of short-term open jackpots in which few prize balls are obtained reduces game interest. Can be prevented.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the assignment of the determination value to the “non-probable change” jackpot type is based on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the probability of a non-probable variable jackpot and the probability of a probable variable jackpot are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map. ing.

  Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the assignment of the determination value to “probably variable big hit B” is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the “probable variable big hit A” Is also different depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probable variable big hit A" having a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. Is set to be more easily determined in the case of.

  It should be noted that, even when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map is assigned to the big hit type of “probable variable big hit B”. You may. For example, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a smaller determination value than when the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the big hit type of “probable variable big hit B”. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the common table data regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes a jackpot variation pattern determination table used when “big hit” is determined in advance, and “out” as the variation pattern determination table. An out-of-office variation pattern determination table that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the reach is more easily determined when the hit is a big hit than when the hit is a loss, and the possibility (reliability and expectation) of the hit when the reach is generated is larger. The higher the reach, the higher the reach (reliability and expectation) of the super reach than the normal reach, even if the fluctuation pattern of the same reach, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β even with the same super reach The determination values corresponding to the respective variation patterns are set in the variation pattern determination table for the big hit and the variation pattern determination table for the deviation so that the probability of the probability variation big hit (reliability and expectation) becomes higher. I have.

  Note that the outlier variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of pending storages and the time saving state, and the total number of pending storages corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of pending storages and the time saving state. Short non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total of 5-8 stored data, and shortened non-reach loss variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) in accordance with the total number of suspended storages and the game state (time saving state), a shorter fluctuation pattern is more easily executed as the total number of suspended storages increases, that is, fluctuations per unit time. By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless starting winnings, and the change in the non-reach of the shortened non-reach during the time reduction control (during the time reduction state) is smaller than when the time reduction control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, it can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is retained for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). When the power is turned on again, the data indicating the progress state of the game, such as the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid balls, is taken over. do it.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game and the like. The game control data holding area includes a first winning prize (first starting prize) generated by a game ball passing (entering) a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A, but the first not-yet-started first prize is not yet started. A first special figure holding storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the random number value MR3, and the like as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure, and the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B are formed. A random number value MR1 is used as pending data of a special figure game using a second special figure that has not started yet, although a game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. , The second special figure holding storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3, the general figure holding storage unit, and the state can be updated according to the progress of the game such as the special figure process flag. Multiple types of flags A game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game, and a count value used to control the progress of the game. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for performing the game, and a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game. , Is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides 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 of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120, and independently updates numerical data indicating a random number. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121 to execute various processes for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect. For example, as processing for controlling these rendering operations, the rendering control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the rendering control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the rendering control CPU 120 transmits the I / O 125 via the I / O 125. A transmission process for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  In the same manner as the main board 11, on the side of the effect control board 12, for example, various random numbers (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining the execution and non-execution of various effects and the type of effect are set. Have been. In addition, in the ROM 121, in addition to the program for effect control, various table data used for controlling the effect operation of the movable accessory 400, for example, execution and non-execution of various effects, types of effects, etc. Are stored, table data constituting a plurality of determination tables for determining the pattern, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like.

  Of the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change, the change display of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the change of the special symbol to the display of the fixed special symbol corresponding to each change pattern. It is composed of data and the like indicating the control contents of various effecting operations such as an operation and a reach effect for operating the movable role 400.

  The RAM 122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating a state in accordance with an effect operation state and an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and various effect operations. The effect control timer setting unit and the effect control counter setting unit, which are provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used to control the progress of the process, temporarily store the data used to control the progress of various effect operations. An effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storing are provided.

  In the present embodiment, a storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of the reserved first special figure storages is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. To "1-4" and the storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved storage number of the second special figure reserved storage. 4) is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is performed based on the data in the pending storage buffer. A hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the effect control board 12, a movable accessory first drive motor 301 for driving the movable accessory 400 in the vertical direction, a first driving unit constituting the movable accessory 400, and A movable accessory second drive motor 302 for driving the second drive unit (see FIG. 1) in the horizontal direction is connected to a button drive motor 303 for changing the push button 31B from the non-projected state to the projected state. Have been. The effect control CPU 120 individually controls the movable auditors 400 and the push button 31B by individually controlling the movable auditors first drive motor 301, the movable auditors second drive motor 302, and the button drive motor 303. It is possible to do.

  Next, an operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, 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 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be performed, and then the loop process may be started.

  When receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, a predetermined information output process is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) of the ordinary symbol display 20 is controlled to display the variation of the ordinary symbol and the tilting of the movable wing piece of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Ordinary symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). After that, one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting section 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start win or a second start win by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored at the top of the empty entry in the first special figure holding storage unit when the first special winning is set, and the second special figure holding is set when the second special winning is set. It is stored at the top of empty entries in the storage unit.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not to make the variable display result a “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set in accordance with the fluctuation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In the variation pattern setting process, a process of determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is a "big hit" or the like. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol change process of S24 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. And the like. When the change elapsed time of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process of performing setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol which is a result of a variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. Have been. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". 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 opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is "big hit". include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed, is set to “non-probable variable big hit” or “ If it is "Big hit A", it is set to "16 times". On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning port, which is the upper limit number of times of executing the round, is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on the processing of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-big hit opening processing includes determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the round for opening the special winning opening has reached the maximum value of the special winning opening and the maximum number of the special winning opening has been reached. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of times of execution of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening opening number, 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 in S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end processing, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read to determine whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the specified big hit type is not “non-probable variable big hit”, setting for starting the probable change control (setting of the probable change flag) is performed.

  If the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time saving control (set in advance according to the setting of the time saving flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time saving control) A predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time saving counter.

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

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs a command analysis process (S54). In the command analysis process, the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer is analyzed to determine which command (see FIG. 3). 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 is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. Then, processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command is performed.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, effect random number updating processing for updating the count value of a counter for generating effect random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage content of the hold storage buffer. A hold display update process for updating the display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a fluctuation pattern designation command has been received in the command analysis processing. If the variation pattern designation 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 (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation starts. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (S75).

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (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. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76).

  Effect design fluctuation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design confirmation command) for instructing stop of all the symbols, the control of stopping the change of the effect symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) is performed. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Big hit display processing (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, control for displaying a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): The control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when the special winning opening opening command or the special after opening opening command is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first change start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), various command data and various types of data stored in association with the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" are set. The flag is shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1-1" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  If the first change start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether the second change start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the buffer is changed. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the areas corresponding to the numbers “2-1” to “2-4” are shifted upward by one buffer number (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number "2-1" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  After execution of S272 or S274, effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. I do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the three symbols are “7” as the stop symbol, for example. To determine the combination of effect symbols (big hit symbols). When the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, as the stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd-number symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, (Combination of effect symbols such as "333", "555", "999"). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, the effect symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). When the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to a loss, a combination of the effect symbols (missing symbols) in which three symbols are irregular as stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of the effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 specifies the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display from the fluctuation pattern designation command read in S275, and determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a super-reach fluctuation pattern (S277). In the case of the super-reach variation pattern (S277; Y), the push button is used to display an operation prompting image and an operation prompting message on the effect display device 5 that prompt the player to operate the push button 31B during the reach effect. Whether or not to change 31B to the protruding state is determined and stored based on a push button protrusion determination table (not shown), the fluctuation display result, and the push button protrusion determination random value (S278).

  In step S278, as shown in FIG. 13, when the fluctuation display result is "out", it is determined that the push button 31B should be protruded (changed to the protruding state) at a rate of 10%, and 90%. Non-execution of the push button 31B is determined by the ratio of. Further, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the execution of the push button 31B is projected at 90% (change to the projected state), and the push button 31B is not projected at 10%. To determine. As described above, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the execution of the push button 31B (change to the protruding state) is determined to be executed at a higher rate than when the fluctuation display result is “out”. When the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message for prompting the operation of the push button 31B are displayed on the effect display device 5, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the push button 31B changes to the protruding state. Amusement of entertainment can be improved.

  Then, when the variation pattern is not the super-reach variation pattern (S277; N) or after execution of S278, an effect control pattern (process table) according to the presence or absence of the push button 31B and the variation pattern designation command is selected. Then, the variable process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  The process table includes display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data, the movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B, and the like are each set of process data n (1 to N). ) Are arranged in chronological order.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 effects the effect according to the contents of the variable process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the devices (the effect display device 5 as the effect component, the various LEDs as the effect component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect component, the movable role 400, the operation unit (the push button 31B, etc.)) is executed ( S283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various LEDs. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect design so that the effect pattern is displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with the change pattern designating command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation 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 image data indicating the display state of the middle left and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data in the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing a change in the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change processing (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol change process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements each value of the fluctuation process timer, the fluctuation time timer, and the fluctuation control timer (S301, S302, S303).

  In S304, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable process timer has expired. If the variable process timer is out (S304; Y), the variable process data is switched (S305). That is, the variable process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer value in the process table to the variable process timer (S306). Further, the control state for the rendering device (producing component) based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. Is changed (S307). On the other hand, if the variable process timer has not expired (S304; N), the contents of the variable process data corresponding to the variable process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control) The control of the effect device (effect component) is executed according to the execution data, the operation unit control execution data, and the like (S308).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display is a variation pattern of super reach (S309). If the variation pattern of the variable display is not the super-reach variation pattern (S309; N), the process proceeds to S324, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is the super-reach variation pattern (S309; Y), the push button 31B is pressed. It is determined whether or not a push button operation reception flag indicating that the operation has been received is set (S310). If the push button operation reception flag is set (S310; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and if the push button operation reception flag is not set, whether or not the change of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined. Is determined (S311).

  If the change of the push button 31B to the protruding state is not determined (S311; N), the process proceeds to S314, and if the change of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined (S311; Y), the variation process data It is determined whether or not the driving period of the button driving motor 303 is during (S312). If the driving period of the button driving motor 303 is not in progress (S312; N), the process proceeds to S314. If the driving period of the button driving motor 303 is in progress (S312; Y), the button driving motor 303 is driven and the process proceeds to S314 (S314). S313).

  In S314, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation start timing of the operation of the push button 31B with reference to the fluctuation process data. If it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; N), the process proceeds to S316, and if it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; Y), the presence or absence of the protrusion of the push button 31B (the push button 31B The effect display device 5 starts displaying the operation promotion image according to the determination of whether or not to change to the protruding state) (S315a). The effect display device 5 starts displaying an operation prompting message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B (S315b). Then, the process proceeds to S316.

  In S316, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is being received with reference to the fluctuation process data. If it is not during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S316; N), the process proceeds to S324, and if it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S316; Y), it is further determined whether there is an operation reception of the push button 31B. It is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been operated (S317). In this embodiment, the timing for determining that the push button 31B has been operated is the timing at which the push sensor 35 detects the end of the operation of the push button 31B by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the timing for determining that the push button 31B has been operated may be the timing at which the push sensor 35 detects the start of operation of the push button 31B by the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the movable display 400 moves (falls) from the evacuation position to the production position based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, and the variable display result becomes a big hit. Although the notification mode is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation mode of the push button 31B by the player is not limited to one-time operation (single-press) in a short period, but a continuous operation ( Of the operations such as long press) and multiple operations (continuous hit), only one operation mode may be provided, or a plurality of operation modes may be provided.

  If the operation of the push button 31B is received (S317; Y), the process proceeds to S321a. If the operation of the push button 31B is not received (S317; N), it is further determined whether or not it is the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B. A determination is made (S319). When it is the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B (S319; Y), the process proceeds to S321a, and when it is not the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B (S319; N), the process proceeds to S322.

  In S321a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the push button 31B has been operated during the push button 31B operation accepting period, or that the operation accepting period of the push button 31B has ended without operating the push button 31B. To set the push button operation acceptance flag. Further, the display of the operation promotion message is ended while the display of the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is maintained, and the process proceeds to S322 (S321b).

  In S322, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button operation reception flag is set. When the push button operation reception flag is set (S322; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and when the push button operation reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S324. In S323, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B has been operated during the operation reception period of the push button 31B, or that the operation reception period of the push button 31B has ended without operating the push button 31B. , An after-operation effect execution process for executing the after-operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to S324.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S324). If the variation control timer is out (S324; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left-middle-right effect symbol (30 ms after the previous display symbol switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the screen to be processed is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S325). In this way, in the effect display device 5, the fluctuation control of the effect symbol is realized. The display control unit 123 transmits to the effect display device 5 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 a process table. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect design in the variation of the effect design. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S326).

  If the variation control timer has not expired (S324; N), after executing S326, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the variation time timer has expired (S327). If the variation time timer is out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the effect symbol variation stop processing (S76) (S329). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not expired, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S328; Y), the value of the production control process flag is changed to the production symbol fluctuation stop processing (S328). The value is updated to a value corresponding to S76) (S329). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not out of timer, the control shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation designation command is received. For example, a fluctuation pattern specification command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards, etc. Even in the case of receiving, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

  In the process table used for effect symbol variation control, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the process of S304, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. I do.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the post-operation effect execution process (S323) in the effect symbol change process. In the post-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the post-operation effect process timer is operating (S401). If the post-operation effect process timer is operating (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S408, and if the post-operation effect process timer is not operating (S401; N), it is determined whether the variable display result is a big hit. (S402). If the variable display result is a big hit (S402; Y), the post-operation effect process table for the big hit is selected (S403). If the variable display result is a miss (S402; N), the post-operation effect process for the big hit is selected. A table is selected (S404).

  Then, after execution of S403 or S404, the post-operation effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected post-operation effect process table is started (S405).

  The post-operation effect process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and control of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400 and the movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400 are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (1 to N). ing.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (for the effect control) in accordance with the contents of the post-operation effect process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1). The control of the effect display device 5 as a part, various LEDs as effect parts and the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect parts, the movable role 400, etc.) is executed (S406). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the result of the variable display. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to control the turning on / off of various LEDs. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, in order to operate the movable accessory 400, the movable accessory first drive motor 301 and the movable accessory second drive motor 302 are driven. Also, the update is started with the operation promotion image displayed on the effect display device 5 as the post-operation image, and the post-operation effect execution process ends (S407).

  In S408, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the post-operation effect process timer by one. Then, it is determined whether or not the post-production effect process timer has expired (S409). When the post-operation effect process timer has expired (S409; Y), the post-operation effect process data is switched (S410). That is, the post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer value in the post-operation effect process table as the post-operation effect process timer (S411). In addition, the control state of the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the movable accessory control execution data, etc. which are set next (S412). . On the other hand, if the post-operation effect process timer has not expired (S409; N), the contents of the post-operation effect process data corresponding to the post-operation effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution) The control of the rendering device (the rendering component) is executed in accordance with the data, the movable object control execution data, and the like (S413).

  Then, after execution of S412 or S413, the post-operation image displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated (S414), and it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (S415). If the variable display result is out of order (S415; N), the effect execution process after the operation is terminated, and if the variable display result is a big hit (S415; Y), the forward rotation drive of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is performed. It is determined whether it is during the period, that is, whether it is during the moving period from the retreat position of movable movable object 400 to the rendering position (S416). In the case of the normal rotation drive period of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (S416; Y), the movable accessory 400 is moved toward the production position by rotating the movable accessory first drive motor 301 forward. , S418 (S417). In addition, when it is not during the normal rotation drive period of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (S416; N), the process proceeds to S418 without passing through S417.

  In S418, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the reverse rotation period, that is, whether or not movable accessory 400 is moving from the effect position to the retreat position. Is determined. During the reverse rotation driving period of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (S418; Y), the movable accessory 400 is moved toward the retreat position by reversely driving the movable accessory first drive motor 301, The process proceeds to S420 (S419). In addition, when it is not during the reverse rotation drive period of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (S418; N), the process proceeds to S420 without passing through S419.

  In S420, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable auditors second drive motor 302 is in the forward rotation period, that is, in a state where the movable auditors 400 are located in the effect position, the movable auditors 400 It is determined whether or not it is during a period of changing from a close state in which the first movable section 401 and the second movable section 402 are close to a separated state in which the first movable section 401 and the second movable section 402 are separated. In the case of the normal rotation drive period of the movable accessory second drive motor 302 (S420; Y), the movable accessory 400 is changed to the separated state by rotating the movable accessory second drive motor 302 forward. (S421), an effect image corresponding to the movement of the movable accessory 400 to the retreat position is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S423 (S422). When the movable actor second drive motor 302 is not in the normal rotation drive period (S420; N), the process does not go through S421 and S422, that is, while the image of the push button 31B is being displayed on the effect display device 5. If there is, the display of the image of the push button 31B is continued, and the process proceeds to S423.

  In S423, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the reverse rotation period, that is, in the state where the movable accessory 400 is located at the effect position, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable (2) It is determined whether or not the moving period of the movable section 402 from the separated position to the close position is being performed. When the movable actor second drive motor 302 is in the reverse rotation period (S423; Y), the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are brought close to each other by driving the movable accessory second drive motor 302 to rotate in the reverse direction. After moving to the position, the post-operation effect execution processing ends (S424). In addition, if it is not during the reverse rotation drive period of the movable auditors second drive motor 302 (S423; N), the post-operation effect execution process ends without going through S424.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect symbol variation start process, the effect symbol variation process, and the post-operation effect execution process, so that the push button 31B is not projected in the variation display of the super reach (effect symbol variation). If it is determined in step S278 of the start process that the change of the push button 31B from the non-protruding state to the protruding state is not to be performed) If the fluctuation display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the operation prompting image and the operation prompting message on the effect display device 5 is started from the timing when L1 has elapsed (timing during the execution of the reach rendering). Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or the operation reception period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is received, or The display of the operation prompting message ends when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Further, after the operation that is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state) from the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing at which the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, over a period L2. The image is deleted from the effect display device 5. Further, the movable role 400 is retracted as shown in FIG. 1 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the period L3 that is longer than the period L2 from the timing when the operation receiving period of the push button 31B ends. The movement (fall) from the position to the effect position superimposed on the effect display device 5 is executed.

  After the movement of the movable auditorium 400 to the production position is completed, the first movable part 401 and the second movable part 402 are moved to change the movable auditorium 400 from the close state to the separated state at the production position, and then move. The accessory 400 is changed from the separated state to the close state. Then, movable movable object 400 is moved from the production position to the retreat position again, and the variable display ends.

  When the push button 31B is projected in the variation display of the super reach (when the execution of the change from the non-projection state to the projection state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is a big hit As shown in FIG. 16B, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B in the protruding state as an operation promotion image and the operation on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L <b> 1 has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation (the timing during execution of the reach effect). The display of the prompt message is started. Note that the push button 31B changes from the non-projecting state to the projecting state immediately before the timing before the display of the operation promotion image or the operation promotion message starts during the reach effect. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or the operation reception period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is received, or The display of the operation prompting message ends when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Also, the movable role 400 is superimposed on the effect display device 5 from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 over a period L3 from the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing at which the operation receiving period of the push button 31B ends. (Fall) toward the effect position to be performed.

  Further, during the period of movement (fall) of the movable auditorium 400 from the retracted position to the rendering position, the post-operation image, which is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state), is displayed as the post-operation effect. Is updated to the image of the push button 31B. As described above, by performing the post-operation effect in conjunction with the movement of the movable auditorium 400 from the retracted position to the rendering position, the image of the push button 31B in which the movable auditorium 400 that falls as if to fall on the player is projected. Can be operated to change to a non-projecting state.

  In the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the post-operation image, is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state. Although the mode in which the image is changed to the non-projected state by operating the image is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. The image of the pushed push button 31B that is the post-operation image is movable. If it is possible to make the player seem to operate the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, the image may be updated to an image different from the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state. .

  After the update of the image of the non-projecting push button 31B, which is the post-operation image, as the post-operation effect, the image of the non-projecting push button 31B is deleted from the effect display device 5 over the period L2. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16B, the timing at which the erasure of the image of the push button 31B after the change from the protruding state to the non-protruding state ends is determined from the retracted position of the movable role 400 to the production position. The timing is the same as the movement completion timing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the deletion of the image of the push button 31B after the change from the protruding state to the non-protruding state ends and the The timing may be different from the timing of completing the movement of the accessory 400 from the retreat position to the production position.

  After the completion of the movement of the movable auditorium 400 to the rendering position, the movable member 400 is changed from the close state to the separated state at the rendering position by moving the first movable part 401 and the second movable part 402. At the timing when the change of the movable auditorium 400 to the separated state is completed, an effect image indicating that the movable auditorium 400 has changed to the separated state at the rendering position is displayed on the effect display device 5. Then, after changing the movable auditors 400 from the separated state to the closer state, the movable auditors 400 are again moved from the production position to the retreat position, and the variable display ends.

  In the super-reach change display, the push button 31B is not protruded (when the non-execution of the change from the non-projection state to the protrusion state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect symbol change start process), the change display result is incorrect. In the case, as shown in FIG. 17A, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change (the timing during the execution of the reach effect). And the display of the operation prompt message is started. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or the operation reception period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is received, or The display of the operation prompting message ends when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Further, after the operation that is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state) from the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing at which the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, over a period L2. The image is deleted from the effect display device 5. Then, the moving display of the movable auditorium 400 from the retreat position to the effect position (without dropping) ends.

  When the push button 31B is projected in the variation display of the super reach (when the execution of the change from the non-projection state to the projection state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is incorrect. As shown in FIG. 17B, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B in the protruding state as the operation promotion image and the operation on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L <b> 1 has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation (the timing during the execution of the reach effect) The display of the prompt message is started. Note that the push button 31B changes from the non-projecting state to the projecting state immediately before the timing before the display of the operation promotion image or the operation promotion message starts during the reach effect. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or the operation reception period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing at which the operation of the push button 31B is received, or The display of the operation prompting message ends when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Then, the post-operation image which is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends to the period L2. Is deleted from the effect display device 5. Then, the variable display ends without moving (falling) the movable auditorium 400 from the retreat position toward the effect position.

  Next, a display mode of the effect display device 5 and an operation mode of the movable accessory 400 in a case where it is determined that the push button 31B is projected in the fluctuation display of the super reach will be described with reference to FIGS. .

  First, as shown in FIGS. 18 (A) to 18 (D), when the effect design is a combination of reach in a state where the movable auditorium 400 is arranged at the retreat position, the reach effect (super Reach production) is started. During the super-reach effect, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the push button 31B in the non-projected state is changed to the projected state by driving the button driving motor 303. Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), an image of the protruding push button 31B and an operation promotion message such as “Press!” Are displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation promotion image, and the operation of the push button 31B is operated. Reception is started.

  When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B, or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends without the player operating the push button 31B, FIGS. As shown in FIG. 19 (H), the operation prompting message is deleted from the effect display device 5, and the movable role 400 starts moving (falling) from the retracted position to the effect position. Further, in conjunction with the movement (fall) of the movable role 400, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the post-operation image is gradually updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (I) and FIG. 19 (J), when the movement (movement) of the movable auditorium 400 to the rendering position and the update of the non-projecting push button 31B to the image are completed, the rendering display is performed. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the post-operation image on the device 5 is ended, and the movable auditorium 400 changes from the close state to the separated state. The effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, based on the fact that the player has operated the protruding push button 31B, the movable role 400 is dropped as the post-operation effect. By updating (changing) the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed on the effect display device 5 with the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, the movable role 400 is as if the push button 31B is in the protruding state. Since it is possible to make it appear that the image has been manipulated, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the correspondence between the operation of the movable accessory 400 and the change in the display mode of the image of the push button 31B. Note that, in the present embodiment, as an example in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the operation promotion image, is changed to an image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state. The present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the operation promotion image, may be changed after the image of the push button 31B changes to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state. It may include the time until the data is erased from the display device 5.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the movable role 400 is made to fall to make it appear as if the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated by dropping the movable role 400, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, as long as it is possible to make it appear as if the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state has been operated, the operation mode of the movable accessory 400 may be other than falling.

  In the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state in accordance with the fall of the movable accessory 400. Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the display mode of the image of the push button 31B has changed, the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the post-operation effect, after the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projection state in response to the fall of the movable auditorium 400, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projection state is displayed. By erasing from the effect display device 5, it is possible to improve the effect of the movable role 400 in the effect after the operation due to the drop of the movable role 400.

  In the post-operation effect of the present embodiment, after the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projection state in response to the fall of the movable accessory 400, the push button 31B in the non-projection state is updated. Although the form of erasing the image from the effect display device 5 has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. In the effect after the operation, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B protruding according to the fall of the movable role 400. May be deleted without updating to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, or the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state may be deleted in accordance with the fall of the movable role 400. After updating to an image, it may not be deleted from the effect display device 5. In other words, in the present invention, "changing the display mode of the operation object corresponding image (the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) in accordance with the operation of the movable body (movable auditorium 400) requires the push button in the protruding state. This includes both updating the image of the push button 31B to the image of the non-projecting push button 31B and erasing the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B, which is the post-operation image, is deleted from the effect display device 5 after the post-operation effect is started. It is easy for the player to recognize that has been deleted, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in the fluctuation display of the super reach, the fluctuation display result is out of order, that is, when the movement (fall) of the movable role 400 is not executed as the post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the push in the protruding state is performed. In both the case where the button 31B is operated and the case where the non-projecting push button 31B is operated, the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 over the period L2, that is, at the same timing. , The image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5, so that the movable role 400 is moved between when the protruding push button 31B is operated and when the non-protruding push button 31B is operated ( The display period of the image of the push button 31B when the falling) is not executed can be made common, It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  In the present embodiment, when the movable role 400 is not moved (dropped) as the post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the case where the protruding push button 31B is operated and the case where the protruding push button 31B is not protruded are performed. Although the form in which the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the same timing as when the push button 31B is operated has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case where the movement (fall) of the movable role 400 is not executed as the post-operation effect based on the timing, different timings occur when the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated and when the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is operated. Then, the image of the push button 31B may be deleted from the effect display device 5.

  Further, in the super-reach change display, the push button 31B is caused to protrude (when the execution of the change from the non-projection state to the protrusion state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect design change start processing), the fluctuation display result is a big hit. 16B, the image of the push button 31B is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B and the lapse of the period L3 since the operation of the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. When the push button 31B is projected in the variation display of the super reach (when the execution of the change from the non-projection state to the projection state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is incorrect. 17B, based on the operation of the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. The image of the push button 31B is deleted based on the elapse of the period L2 (period L3> period L2) since the push button 31B was operated. That is, even if the push button 31B changes to the protruding state, the push button 31B is The manner in which the display of the image of the push button 31B ends when the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400 is executed and when it is not executed based on the operation is different, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, in the super-reach change display, the push button 31B is not protruded (when it is determined that the change from the non-projection state of the push button 31B to the protrusion state is not performed in S278 of the effect symbol change start processing), the fluctuation display result is a big hit. 16A, the image of the non-projecting push button 31B, which is the post-operation image, is deleted from the effect display device 5 over the period L2 after the push button 31B is operated, as shown in FIG. In the variation display of the super reach, the push button 31B is protruded (when the execution of the change from the non-projection state to the projection state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is a big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16B, after the push button 31B is operated, the period L3 (the period L3> During the period L2), the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projection state, and the effect display device of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projection state, which is the post-operation image. 5, the period from when the push button 31B is operated in accordance with the display mode of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 to when the display of the image of the push button 31B is completed. If different, the entertainment interest can be improved. In particular, the period L3 is longer than the period L2, and the image of the protruding push button 31B can be updated to the image of the non-protruding push button 31B during the period L3. The player can pay attention to the update of the image, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, by updating the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state during the period L3, the image of the push button 31B is updated in response to the movement (fall) of the movable role 400. Since the player can easily recognize that the game has been performed, the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, the image of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promotion image in the fluctuation display of the super reach is an image showing the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and an image showing the push button 31B in the projecting state. An image of the push button 31B suitable for the mode of the push button 31B (protruding state or non-protruding state) can be displayed on the effect display device 5 as the promotion image.

  FIGS. 16 (A), 16 (B), 17 (A), and 17 (B) show the case where the execution of the push button 31B is determined and the case where the execution of the push button 31B is not executed. As shown in B), the display of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state or the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is started as the operation promotion image from the same timing (the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change). Since the player can easily recognize the timing at which the display of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state or the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is started, the interest in the game can be improved. In the present embodiment, the first operation promotion display of the present invention is an image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, and the second operation promotion display is an image of the push button 31B in the projecting state. And the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state are displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation promotion images at the same timing (timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change). The present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state may be displayed on the effect display device 5 at different timings as an operation promoting image. That is, the first operation prompting display and the second operation prompting display may be displayed at different timings when the push button 31B is in the non-projecting state, or may be different when the push button 31B is in the projecting state. It may be displayed at the timing.

  Further, when the movable role 400 moves (falls) from the retreat position to the rendering position in the rendering after the operation, the image of the push button 31B displayed on the rendering display device 5 is maintained while being updated while being movable. When the accessory 400 is arranged at the production position, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are separated from each other from a state in which the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are arranged close to a substantially central portion in the left-right width direction of the movable accessory 400. When the movable role 400 is changed from the close state to the separated state by moving as described above, an effect image different from the image of the push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5 so that the effect after the operation is suitably performed. Can be performed.

  In addition, since the post-operation effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is linked to the movement (falling) of the movable auditorium 400 from the evacuation position toward the effect position, and after the operation. Since the image is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, the gaming interest can be improved.

  When the movable role 400 moves (falls) from the retracted position to the effected position in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is used as the image after the operation. Since the image is continuously displayed while being updated, the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B, which is the predetermined image in the present invention, is deleted from the effect display device 5 at a timing before the movable role 400 starts changing from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B is deleted from the effect display device 5 at the timing when the movable character 400 starts to change from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. May be. By doing so, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5 instead of the image of the push button 31B in response to the change of the movable role 400 from the close state to the separated state, so that the effect after the operation is performed. The effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the push button 31B is operated by the player during the reach effect, the operation promotion message as the auxiliary image in the present invention is transmitted at the timing when the push button 31B is operated. The image of the push button 31B, which is deleted from the effect display device 5 and is the post-operation image, is effect-displayed at the timing when the movable accessory 400 has been dropped (when the period L3 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated). Since the information is deleted from the device 5, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the operation of the push button 31B has been recognized by the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the effect control CPU 120) while improving the game entertainment.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, as the post-operation effect, the movable role 400 is moved (falled) from the retreat position to the effect position based on the fact that the push button 31B in the protruding state has been operated by the player, and the effect display device. By updating the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed on 5 to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state, it is possible to make it appear as if the movable role 400 is operating the image of the push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 20 (A) to 20 (C) as a first modification, in the after-operation effect, the movable movable object 400 is retracted. Instead of moving from the position to the effect position (falling), an effect effect in which a predetermined character image acts on the image of the push button 31 </ b> B protruding on the effect display device 5 is displayed. It may be. By doing so, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state corresponding to the action effect, so that the player pays attention to the effect effect, Can be improved.

  In the first modification, the mode in which the mode of the image of the push button 31B is changed according to the action effect is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the image of the push button 31B may be changed. The effect to be corresponded may be an effect other than the effect effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the timing to start displaying the image of the push button 31 </ b> B in the protruding state and the display of the image of the push button 31 </ b> B in the non-protruding state are started on the effect display device 5. The timing is the same (timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change), but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing to start displaying the image and the timing to start displaying the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state may be different.

  If the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is different from the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projection state, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed. A mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B when displayed, and a mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state is displayed. The mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is erased based on the operation of the button 31B may be different from that of the push button 31B, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, when the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed as the operation promotion image during the reach effect of the above-described embodiment, the change is greater than when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projection state is displayed as the operation promotion image. Although the example in which the display result has a high hit ratio is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. After displaying the image of the non-projecting push button 31B on the effect display device 5, the non-projecting A case where the image of the push button 31B in the state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state may be provided. Further, when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state, an effect effect in which the image of the specific character acts on the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. And changing the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state after the execution of the action effect, so that it is easy to understand that the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state. The game entertainment may be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the image corresponding to the first operating tool in the present invention is the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, and the image corresponding to the second operating tool in the present invention is the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state. Although the form in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-protruding state in accordance with the movement (fall) of the object 400 from the retracted position to the production position has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited thereto. However, the first operation object corresponding image and the second operation object corresponding image in the present invention may be images having different colors and sizes, for example, as long as the images have different display modes. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is provided inside the gaming machine. The number of game balls used for the game is subtracted, while the number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of rented balls and the number of awarded balls awarded according to the winning are added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that stores and stores information. It should be noted that, in these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls, and thus the given points and points correspond to the game value.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started to notify the variation control indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of the reach effect to the effect control CPU 120 is described. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses, for example, the change time and the change mode before the reach (or the so-called second stop before the reach) in the first command. The second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc., and indicates the time and mode of fluctuation after reaching reach (if not reach, after the so-called second stop). The command may be transmitted, or only the variation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is determined by the effect control CPU 120. The selection may be made by using. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, so that the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the game ball is hit from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hitting ball launching device may be a pachinko gaming machine 1 By providing the game ball above the game area, the game ball may be launched from the position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is performed by opening a big winning opening in a big hit game is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability change big hit B is shortened significantly by shortening the opening time of the special winning opening in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the big winning opening is opened, and the occurrence of the probability change big hit B It may be a sudden jackpot that makes it appear as if it were in a probable state. In the case where these probability variable jackpots B are assumed to be sudden probability jackpots, a small jackpot that opens the large winning port with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the large winning port in the jackpot game of the probability variable jackpot B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) where it is unclear whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability change big hit B or the small hit is a high-precision state or a low-probability state may be generated.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the starting winning opening is two, that is, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be set to only one, or the starting winning opening may be set to three or more.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the special symbol is the first special figure and the second special figure is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol is used. , Or three or more special symbols.

  Further, in the embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B respectively display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol as a display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after displaying a plurality of types of special symbols variably without including the final stop symbol as a display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol which is the display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player includes a specific game state (eg, a big hit) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire many game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) different from each other. Big hits with different numbers of rounds), a high base state (time saving state) in which the prize ball payout condition is more easily established than in the normal game state, and a high probability game state (high probability state) in which the probability of the specific game state is high. ), A high-precision low-base state (latency-probable change state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on the big hit fluctuation pattern, and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, a variation display result is derived on an effect display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified in a variable manner, thereby terminating one game, and a prize is won in accordance with the variable display result derived on the effect display device. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which is made possible.

1 Pachinko machine 1
5 Effect display device 31B Push button 120 Effect control CPU
400 movable object 401 first movable section 402 second movable section

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can play games,
Operating means operable by the player;
A first operation means corresponding image which is an image for prompting a player to operate the operation means, and a second operation means corresponding image corresponding to the operation means, or a second image different from the first operation means corresponding image Display means capable of displaying an operation means corresponding image;
A suggestion effect suggesting that the control unit is controlled to be in an advantageous state when the operation unit is operated regardless of whether the image corresponding to the first operation unit or the image corresponding to the second operation unit is being displayed. Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
An effect movable body operable based on the operation of the operating means,
Wherein when said operating means during the display of the first operation unit corresponding image is operated, ends the display of the first operation means corresponding image based on the first period from the manipulation has elapsed,
Wherein when said operating means during the display of the second operation means corresponding image is operated, the display of the second operation means correspond images from the first time period from the manipulation based on a lapse of a different second period Ends ,
A ratio at which the suggestion effect is executed when the operation unit is operated during the display of the first operation unit corresponding image and when the operation unit is operated during the display of the second operation unit corresponding image. Are different,
The first operation unit corresponding image or the second operation unit corresponding image is an image whose display starts at the same timing during execution of the specific effect,
The aspect of the operation means includes a first aspect and a second aspect different from the first aspect,
The first operation unit corresponding image is an operation unit corresponding image corresponding to the first aspect,
The second operation unit corresponding image is an operation unit corresponding image corresponding to the second aspect.
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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