JP6660099B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a pause effect (freeze effect) in which an initial symbol displayed on an effect display unit is maintained in a state of being displayed for a predetermined time from the start of a variable effect is performed. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-228469 A

  In such a gaming machine, it is conceivable to configure the execution period of the pause effect to be different, but in that case, the execution period of the pause effect is different from the predetermined fluctuation time, There is a problem that a restriction is imposed on the execution of other effects, and the player feels strange.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that suppresses a player's uncomfortable feeling.

The gaming machine of the means 1 is
Game control means (game control microcomputer 100) for controlling a game, and display information (decorative design) on a display device (image display device 5) based on information (variation pattern designation command) received from the game control means. Effect control means (effect control CPU 120) for executing a variable effect (decorative display of decorative symbols) for performing a fluctuating and fixed stop, the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising:
The effect control means,
A specific effect (symbol swing effect) in which the display information of the display device swings before the display information is fixed and stopped;
Before execution of the specific effect, a pause effect of temporarily suspending display information of the display device (a freeze effect of displaying a still image for a predetermined period), and
When executing the pause effect, a pause period of display information in the pause effect is selected from a plurality of periods (0.3 seconds, 0.6 seconds, 0.9 seconds, and 1.2 seconds in S2004). A freeze period is selected from seconds), and the execution period of the specific effect is varied according to the selected pause period (in S2207 and S2011, the execution period of the symbol rocking effect according to the execution period of the freeze effect is changed). Set),
In the case where the pause effect is not executed, the specific effect can be executed even when the display information is set to the outgoing mode after the reach mode.
After the specific effect has been executed, Ri resumable der variable display of the display information,
Movable member effect to operate the movable member, after the execution of the pause effect, can be executed before the start of the specific effect,
Different execution timing of the movable member effect according to the selected pause period,
The execution period of the movable member effect is common regardless of the selected pause period .
According to this, it is possible to suppress a sense of incongruity of the player due to different execution periods of the pause effect.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is
The gaming machine of the means 1, wherein
The specific effect is an effect in which the display information of the display device is made to be a uniform mode before the display information in the variable effect is stopped (a symbol swinging effect performed before the decorative symbol is stopped and a visual difficulty effect). , High-speed fluctuation production).
According to this, the fluctuation of the execution period of the pause effect can be absorbed before the display information is fixed and stopped.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is
The gaming machine of the means 1 or 2,
The specific effect is an effect in which the display information of the display device is rendered in a uniform mode after the display information in the variable effect is stopped (the joint effect of FIG. 7 executed after the decorative symbol is stopped). Features.
According to this, the fluctuation of the execution period of the pause effect can be absorbed after the display information is fixed and stopped.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 1 to 3,
The game control means can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The selection ratio of the pause effect for stopping the display information during the specific pause period differs between the case where the control is performed in the advantageous state and the case where the control is not performed in the advantageous state (when the big hit occurs in the process of S2004). Is more likely to have a longer freeze period than if it were missed)
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, the interest in the pause effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is
The gaming machine of the means 4,
The advantageous state is controlled when the suspension period exceeds a predetermined period (when the freeze period reaches 1.2 seconds, the occurrence of a big hit is determined).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, the interest in the pause effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 1 to 5,
The game control means can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
The pause effect is continuous with a suggestion effect (government effect and victory effect, or a defeat effect) indicating whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state, and is performed before the suggestion effect. Features.
According to this, the interest in the pause effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 1 to 6,
The effect control means,
A movable member effect (actor effect) for operating the movable member (movable accessory 1000) can be executed,
The execution timing of the movable member effect is made different according to the selected pause period (in S2006, the execution timing of the character effect is set according to the execution period of the freeze effect).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this, the interest in the pause effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 8
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 1 to 7,
The specific effect (symbol swinging effect, visual difficulty effect, high-speed fluctuation effect) is executed after the pause effect.
According to this, it is possible to prevent the execution period of the pause effect from being predicted from the execution period of the specific effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows each effect performed according to a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart of a decoration symbol change start process. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of each effect performed by the image display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing and execution period of each effect performed by an image display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing and execution period of each effect performed by an image display device.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (to the right of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and is identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Not limited. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. . In addition, the number of special symbol display devices may be one.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area which is a variable display unit divided into a plurality of variable displays, for example, three, a decorative symbol which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to one of the change of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, "left In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "", "medium", and "right", the variation of the decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decoration symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern as a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means stopping the display of the identification information such as the decorative design (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display.

  In the image display device 5, three display regions may be provided as display regions serving as the decorative design display regions 5 </ b> L, 5 </ b> C, and 5 </ b> R, which may be bonded or separated, or may be bonded and separated. . The display operation of the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the variable display of the first special figure is being executed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to execute the effect display with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is being performed on the display device 4B, the effect display is performed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters). Numbers "1" to "8", English characters "A" to "H", eight character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. The character images are For example, a decorative image indicating a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other graphic may be used.) In addition to these eight kinds of decorative designs, decorative designs (designs composed of the characters "sharpness") corresponding to the "sharp big hit" (also referred to as "2R probable big hit") and blank designs ( (A symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. Each of the decorative symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, but may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  During the change of the decorative symbols, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, the symbol numbers are sequentially changed from the upper one to the lower one from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed in a flowing manner and the decorative symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from a symbol with a larger symbol number to a symbol with a smaller symbol number. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be subsequently displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for variably displaying the hold number (special figure hold storage number) is displayed. Here, the hold of the variable display occurs when the game ball enters (starts winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. I do. 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 a decorative symbol 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 game state, when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display portions whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the starting condition is first satisfied based on the occurrence of the start winning. I have. Then, when the starting condition (first starting condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening, the normal non-normal state is established. One of the display portions that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display portion of the non-displayed display portions) is changed to blue display. Further, when the starting condition (second starting condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening, the normal non-normal state is set. One of the displayed display parts is changed to red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure (first start condition) and the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure (second start condition) is satisfied, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed, and the display at each display part is moved one by one to the left. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the rightmost display part of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display.

  In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a number indicating the number of special figure reserved storages may be displayed so that a player or the like can recognize the number of special figure reserved storages. A display for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages may be provided together with the start winning storage display area 5H or instead of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning prize storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first reserved storage number as the number of valid start winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The second reserve display 25B displays the second reserve storage number as the number of effective start winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. The first (25) and second (25) reserve indicators are, for example, the number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first and second reserve storage numbers. It is comprised including. On the right side of the image display device 5, a movable accessory 1000 is provided.

  The movable accessory 1000 incorporates a motor and a lamp for operating a star-shaped member. The movable accessory 1000 operates (rotational operation and lighting) when a victory effect to be described later is executed, for example, an effect for notifying a big hit on the image display device 5, and operates (rotational operation) when a later-described defeat effect is executed. (Operation and lighting). Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning effect is executed by the operation of the movable accessory 1000, that is, the player is controlled to the big hit game state.

  Below the image 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 normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game sphere does not enter or enters the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening by the tilt 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. It is easy to enlarge and open.

  A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has 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 starting port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved storage number becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). If not, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls 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 reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). If not, 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 that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the large winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form a mouth. 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. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening. A game ball that has entered the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 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.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended. For example, when the first start condition is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first hold storage is performed. The number is incremented by one, and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. Further, when the second start condition is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second hold storage is performed. The number is incremented by one, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure starts, the first reserved storage number is decremented by one (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure starts. In this case, the second reserved storage number is decremented by one (decrement). The sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number may be the total reserved storage number or the special figure reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such a variable display of ordinary symbols is called an ordinary game (also referred to as a “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols including, for example, numbers indicating “0” to “9” and symbols indicating “−”. In addition, the normal symbol display 20 is not limited to those that variably display numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting decorative lamps (or LEDs) shown, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) in a predetermined order such as "left", "middle", and "right". It may be something. Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. 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. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, one 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. 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. Loudspeakers 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 a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal prize ball device 6A, the normal variable prize ball device 6B, the special variable prize ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 as a game medium toward the 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, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by a player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a jog dial which can be pressed and turned. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or turned, but may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or a tilting switch such as a lever switch. It may be one that can be operated, or one that can be pressed and tilted, such as a joystick. Instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol display 20 performs variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is satisfied, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol such as the end of the previous general symbol game. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, when a predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time elapses, the fixed ordinary symbol that is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is at the tilt position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed when the game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning prize ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the processing is started based on the first start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special map game or big hitting game state. In the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is established, the process is started based on the second start condition being established due to, for example, the end of the last special figure game or big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after a special symbol variable display is started, a special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time that is a special symbol change time elapses. The derived special symbol (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, the result is a "big hit" as a specific display result. If a special symbol (outlier symbol) other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "losing" is displayed. ". The specific special symbol (big hit symbol) as the fixed special symbol is different depending on the type of the big hit, and for example, the fixed special symbol differs between the probable big hit and the non-probable variable big hit. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific state in which a round game (simply, "round") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the big hit game state which is controlled after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 has the first period for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number. By opening the special winning opening in a period until nine (for example, nine) winning balls are generated, a round game in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. You. The opening / closing plate having the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and thereafter closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning ball device. 7 is changed to a second state disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is ended. In the big hit state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, is, for example, 15 times. In addition, a plurality of types of big hit types having different numbers of round game executions may be provided.

  After the end of the big hit state, as one of the advantageous states advantageous to the player, the time reduction control for reducing the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state is executed. It is controlled to a time-saving state to be performed, or to a probable change state in which probability fluctuation control (probable change control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  Here, the normal state is a specific state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, or a normal state as a game state different from the probability change state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). (The state where the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on). On the other hand, the time saving state is when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and when the variable display result is “big hit”, one of the conditions is satisfied first. Then, the process may be terminated. In the probable change state, in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration symbol, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state is higher than the normal state or the time saving state. improves. Such a probable change state continues until the variable display result next becomes “big hit” or a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) of the special figure game is executed.

  The big hit (type) controlled to the certainty change state after the big hit game state ends is also called a certainty big hit. A big hit (type) that is controlled to the time saving state without being controlled to the certainty changing state after the big hitting game state ends is also referred to as a non-probable changing big hit.

  In the probable change state or the time saving state, the control is performed by the normal symbol display 20 so that the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol is changed in each ordinary game. Control to increase the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared with the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". And the control to increase the number of times of tilting than in the normal state, such that the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening, and the second starting condition is Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility of establishment is performed. In the probable change state or the time saving state, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening in the probability change state or the time saving state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time required for the variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced. Therefore, in the probable change state or the time saving state, it is easier to be in the big hit game state than in the normal state. The period in which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period in which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the positive change state or the time saving state. The state in which the high opening control is being executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the high opening control is not executed is also called a low base state.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, there are special figure games using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, some of the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (eg, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display areas (for example, “medium” decoration) that have not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state in which all or some of the combinations are changed synchronously.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation as display of a character image, change of a display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply, reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each of the reach modes has a different possibility of being a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach mode of the super-reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (big hit reliability) becomes higher than when the reach mode of the normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be "big hit". A variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed in a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “pseudo-run” or “slip” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a fluctuation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. Is determined.

  During the variable display of a decorative pattern, unlike a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “pseudo ream” or “slip”, for example, an effect image such as a predetermined character image or a message image is displayed. Inform the player that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be a reach state and that the variable display result may be a "big hit" due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A notice effect for the execution may be performed.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. May be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “no-reach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it corresponds to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach-loss combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “loss”. In addition, the fixed decorative pattern which is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern which is a reach loss combination are also collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a loss combination (non-specific combination).

  When a special symbol that is a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. At a later time, for example, the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the determined decorative symbol to be the big hit combination is, for example, the symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 is “1”. Any one of the decorative symbols "" to "8" is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything can be used.

  In addition, after the decorative pattern to be the big hit combination is derived and displayed, during the execution of the round in the big hit game state, the destination to notify / notify that the reserved data whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored. A read announcement effect may be executed.

  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 a lamp 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, and an interface board are arranged on a back surface of the gaming board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling lighting / turning off / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20. It also has a control function. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 which 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 image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as a display operation on the image display device 5, all or a part of a sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or a part of a lighting / turning-off operation on the game effect lamp 9. For determining the control content for causing the electrical component for use to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving and the like are mounted.

  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. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 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. For example, the main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in a direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and blocks input of a signal from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the effect control board 12 or the relay board 15 to the main board 11.

  The relay board 15 may be provided with a transmission direction regulating circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulating circuit has a diode in which an anode is connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode is connected to the effect control board connector corresponding to the effect control board 12, and one end is connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor whose other end is connected to ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction restriction circuit can block the input of a signal from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and allow the signal to pass only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the effect control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal on the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. Is provided, it is possible to prevent input of an unauthorized signal to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED.

  Such effect control commands include, for example, a variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game, a variation pattern for designating a variation time of a special symbol in the special figure game and a decoration pattern on the image display device 5. A designated command, a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol, a decorative symbol stop command for specifying a stop of variable display of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5, and a start or end of a jackpot game state. The command includes a designated hit start designation command, a designated hit end designation command, a start winning designation command for designating that a game ball has won the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (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 comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the operation and an input / output port (I / O) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 moving out of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control, so that the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103) executes the following (the CPU 103). Or performing a process) specifically means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  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 image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data reading operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

  The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting a control signal to the movable accessory 1000, and the like are connected. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected to a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the operation button 30 has been detected from an operation detection switch (not shown). ing.

  In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the illuminant such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the operation button 30, the movable accessory 1000, and the effect accessory A plurality of types of pattern data constituting an effect control pattern are stored in advance in order to control an effect operation using an effect device (electrical component for effect) including a movable member or the like included in the present invention.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs various effect displays such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect displays in a reach effect by determining switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like and an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and an effect. An output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12 is included. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13 (sound effect signal), and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 For example, a command (drive signal) transmitted to movable movable object 1000 or the like is output.

  The audio control board 13 includes, for example, an input / output driver, an IC for audio synthesis, an audio data ROM, an amplifier circuit, and a volume. As an example, in the voice control board 13, sound number data indicated by the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesizing IC generates a voice or a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8L and 8R audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesizing IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  On the lamp control board 14, for example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the illumination signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the illumination signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  As a control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, there is a variation pattern designation command as described above. When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the main board 11 determines a variation pattern according to the special figure display result derived and displayed, and sends the special figure variation time according to the variation pattern to the effect control board 12. Outputs the fluctuation pattern specification command for notification.

  In FIG. 3A, when a special symbol (outlier symbol) other than a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it is determined by the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). An out-of-place variation pattern is illustrated. FIG. 3B illustrates a big hit variation pattern determined by the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) when a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol. Have been. Since the special figure fluctuation time is determined for each fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 that has received the fluctuation pattern designation command can execute an effect according to the special figure fluctuation time.

  Of the deviation variation patterns, PX001 and PX002 are variation patterns which are non-reach out-of-reach effects, PX003 is a variation pattern which is normal-reach out-of-effect effects, and PX004 is a super-reach out-of-reach effects. It is a fluctuation pattern. Of the big hit variation patterns, PY003 is a variation pattern that is an effect mode of a normal reach big hit, and PY004 is a variation pattern that is an effect mode of a super reach big hit. Here, the variation pattern of the super reach is a variation pattern in which a battle effect is executed after the reaching state is established. The normal reach variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a battle effect is not executed after the reach state is established.

  The battle effect, as shown in FIG. 4, is an effect that indicates whether the character 1100 and the character 1200 perform a battle and win or lose to a big hit. In PX004 which is a variation pattern of super-reach loss, a defeat effect in which the character 1100 is defeated by the character 1200 is performed, whereas in PY004 which is a variation pattern of a super-reach big hit, as shown in FIG. , A victory effect in which the character 1100 defeats the character 1200 is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the victory effect and the defeat effect, a cut-in effect, a freeze effect, a character effect effect, and a symbol swing effect are executed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern. In this example, as shown in FIG. 3, with respect to the non-reach fluctuation patterns (PX001 and PX002) without the reach, none of the cut-in effect, the freeze effect, the character effect effect, and the pattern swing effect are executed. And On the other hand, at least the reach fluctuation pattern (PX003, PX004, PY003, PY004) accompanied by the reach is performed in a symbol swinging effect.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (H), the symbol swing effect is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R before the final decorative symbol is finally stopped and displayed (before the final stop of the decorative symbol). This is an effect of a mode in which each of the decorated patterns swings. In other words, it is an effect in which the decorative symbol swings in a uniform manner. The player expects that the variable display of the decorative symbol is restarted (so-called development) even when the decorative symbol of the loss combination is displayed because the decorative symbol swings without being fixed and stopped. Can be. For example, in the normal reach, once the symbol swinging effect is executed in a state where the decorative symbol of the loss combination is displayed, the variable display of each decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is restarted and the supermarket is displayed. It is advisable to provide a fluctuation pattern that will develop into reach.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a freeze effect and a cut-in effect are executed with respect to the variation pattern of super reach (PX004, PY004). The freeze effect is an effect in which the effect image of the image display device 5 is paused and displayed. In this example, the moving image is switched to the still image of FIG. 4E during the execution of the battle effect, and the still image is displayed for a predetermined period (0.3 seconds, 0.6 seconds, 0.9 seconds, and (Any period selected from 1.2 seconds). In the freeze effect in this example, the possibility of a big hit is foreseen by the pause period of the effect image (the display period of the still image).

  In this embodiment, four kinds of effect data corresponding to each freeze period of 0.3 seconds, 0.6 seconds, 0.9 seconds, and 1.2 seconds are stored in the ROM 121 in advance. CPU 120 executes a freeze effect based on any of the effect data. In this example, it is assumed that the effect image is common (specific still image) in the cases of 0.3 seconds, 0.6 seconds, 0.9 seconds, and 1.2 seconds. In this way, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest caused by a prediction of a freeze time (and a possibility of a big hit) due to a difference in effect images.

  In this example, it is assumed that the decorative design is not displayed during the execution period of the freeze effect (during the display period of the still image). In addition, identification information (referred to as a fourth symbol) different from the decorative symbol for enabling the player to specify that the special symbol is variably displayed is variably displayed (for example, blinking) on the image display device 5. In this case, it is assumed that the fourth symbol is variably displayed even during the execution of the freeze effect (during the display period of the still image). That is, in the present example, in the freeze effect, display information other than the fourth symbol is paused and displayed. [At least the identification information which is variably displayed along with the variance display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol (decorative symbol) Display information excluding identification information different from the above) is temporarily displayed.

  During the execution of the freeze effect, the decorative pattern may be displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode (for example, it may be variably displayed at a screen edge in a reduced mode). Further, in the freeze effect, the variably displayed decorative symbol may be paused and displayed. In this case, all of the decorative symbols and the display information other than the decorative symbols (except for the fourth symbol) may be temporarily displayed, or only the decorative symbols may be temporarily displayed.

  The cut-in effect is an effect executed immediately before the freeze effect. In this example, as shown in FIG. 4D, the possibility of a big hit due to the dialogue of the character 1100 is announced. For example, in the case where the finalized decorative symbol is a lost symbol, the line A is selected at a rate of 80% and the line B is selected at a rate of 20%. However, when the finalized decorative symbol is a big hit symbol, the line A is 20%. , The dialogue B is selected at a rate of 80%. Since the cut-in effect and the freeze effect are performed consecutively, the player can recognize the possibility of a big hit by checking the dialogue of the character 1100, and then perform the freeze effect. Is also understood. In this example, the execution period of the freeze effect is as short as 0.3 seconds to 1.2 seconds. Therefore, if the freeze effect is executed unexpectedly during the execution of the battle effect, the player must know the freeze period. Becomes difficult. Therefore, by executing the cut-in effect immediately before the freeze effect, the fact that the freeze effect is executed immediately thereafter is notified.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, with respect to the big hit variation pattern (PY003, PY004), the role-effect production is executed. As shown in FIG. An operation 1000 (rotational operation and lighting) is an effect that can be executed only in the case of the big hit variation pattern, and is not executed in the case of the loss variation pattern. This is an effect that informs the player of the occurrence of a big hit. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to such a form, and may also be such that an accessory effect may be executed even in the case of a loss variation pattern.

  Regarding the super hit large hit variation pattern (PY004), the freeze effect and the accessory effect are executed continuously, and after the execution of the freeze effect, the accessory effect is executed. On the other hand, with respect to the super-reach loss variation pattern (PX004), the freeze effect and the defeat effect are executed continuously, and the defeat effect is executed after the execution of the freeze effect is completed. That is, after completion of the execution of the freeze effect, a bonus effect (and a victory effect) or a defeat effect is executed as a branching effect in which the player can grasp whether or not a big hit will occur.

  In this embodiment, the execution timing and execution period of the cut-in effect are fixed for each variation pattern. The execution timing of the freeze effect is fixed for each variation pattern, but the execution period of the freeze effect (the display period of the still image) is not fixed and differs according to the selection of the effect control CPU 120. In addition, the execution timing of the character effect is different depending on the execution period of the freeze effect, but the execution period of the character effect is fixed. Note that the execution timing and execution period of the accessory effect in the variation pattern (PY003) in which the freeze effect is not executed are fixed for each variation pattern. Then, the execution timing of the symbol rocking effect is different depending on the execution period of the freeze effect, and the execution period of the symbol rocking effect is also different depending on the execution period of the freeze effect. However, the execution timing and the execution period of the symbol swinging effect in the variation patterns (PX003, PY003) in which the freeze effect is not executed are fixed for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific example of the effect form when the fluctuation pattern (PY004) of the super reach big hit is selected. When the reach state is established during the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 (FIG. 4A), the character 1100 and the character 1200 enter into a battle effect in which a battle is performed and a win or loss is determined (FIG. 4B). . Then, during execution of the battle effect (FIG. 4C), a cut-in effect in which the character 1100 emits a predetermined line (for example, “last blow!”) Is executed (FIG. 4D). Since the dialogue at this time indicates the possibility of a big hit, the player pays attention to the dialogue. Further, since the effect pattern is such that the freeze effect is executed immediately after the cut-in effect, the player can grasp the timing at which the freeze effect is executed in advance.

  When the freeze effect is executed after the cut-in effect (FIG. 4 (E)), a big hit occurs according to the execution period (0.3 seconds, 0.6 seconds, 0.9 seconds, and 1.2 seconds). The possibilities are different, and in this example, as shown in the table of FIG. 5, the longer the execution period of the freeze effect (that is, the display period of the still image, also referred to as the freeze period), the higher the possibility of a big hit. Therefore, pay attention to the freeze period. Then, after the end of the freeze period (after the execution period of the freeze effect has elapsed), a role effect in which the movable accessory 1000 operates (rotational operation and lighting) is executed. In this example, with the execution of the role effect, Then, an effect image for character effect presentation is displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 4 (F)). Then, a victory effect notifying that the character 1100 has won the character 1200 is executed (FIG. 4G). When the variation pattern (PX004) of the out-of-reach reach is selected, the character 1100 is not executed after the end of the freeze period (after the execution period of the freeze effect has elapsed) without executing the character effect effect. A defeat effect notifying that the player has lost 1200 is executed.

  Then, after the victory effect (or after the defeat effect), the decorative symbols displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R swing. After the effect is executed (FIG. 4 (H)), the finalized decorative symbol is finally stopped and displayed (FIG. 4 (I)).

  Next, the decoration symbol change start process executed by the effect control CPU 120 when the variable display of the special symbol is started will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation time of a special symbol in the special figure game or a decoration pattern in the image display device 5, a special pattern, A variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a decorative design is transmitted. The effect control CPU 120 stores the received fluctuation pattern specification command in the fluctuation pattern specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122, and stores the received variable display result notification command in the variable display result notification command formed in the RAM 122. Store in area.

  The effect control CPU 120 confirms that the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 has been received. (The effect control process flag indicates that the value of the effect control process flag is the value of the decorative symbol variation start process. If confirmed), a variation pattern specification command is read from the variation pattern specification command storage area (S2000). Then, the variable display result designated by the variable display result notification command read from the variable display result notification command storage area (whether it is a big hit symbol or a non-big hit symbol, and in the case of a big hit symbol, any type of big hit A stop symbol of a decorative symbol is determined according to whether the symbol is a symbol (S2001).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the read variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern of super reach (S2002). If the variation pattern of the super reach is not specified (No in S2002), a process table corresponding to the specified variation pattern is selected (S2015), and the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is set. It is started (S2020).

  The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5, the gaming effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the movable role 1000 according to the process data set in the process table. Do. The process table includes a plurality (1 to n) of process data which is a combination of a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory control execution data. In the process timer set value, a time in which effect control is to be executed based on a combination of control data corresponding to the process timer set value is set.

  If the read variation pattern designating command specifies a super reach variation pattern (Yes in S2002), effect control CPU 120 selects a line for the cut-in effect (S2003). For example, in the case of an outlier variation pattern, the dialogue A is selected at a rate of 80% and the dialogue B is selected at a rate of 20%. I do. Then, an execution period of the freeze effect is selected (S2004).

  Four periods of 0.3 seconds, 0.8 seconds, 0.9 seconds, and 1.2 seconds are predetermined as execution periods of the freeze effect, and the effect data (still image in this example) corresponding to each period is set. Is displayed in advance for a certain period of time. The effect control CPU 120 selects a period of 0.3 seconds at a rate of 10% and a period of 0.6 seconds at a rate of 15% when the read variation pattern designating command specifies a jackpot variation pattern. Is selected, a period of 0.9 seconds is selected at a rate of 25%, and a period of 1.2 seconds is selected at a rate of 50%. On the other hand, if the read variation pattern designation command specifies a loss variation pattern, a period of 0.3 seconds is selected at a rate of 50%, and a period of 0.6 seconds is selected at a rate of 35%. Then, a period of 0.9 seconds is selected at a rate of 15%, and a period of 1.2 seconds is not selected.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big hit variation pattern has been designated (S2005). Then, when the big hit variation pattern is designated (Yes in S2005), the execution timing of the character effect and the victory effect according to the execution period of the selected freeze effect is set (S2006). In other words, the execution timing of each effect is set such that the role effect is executed immediately after the freeze effect is completed and the victory effect is executed immediately after the end of the role effect within the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution timing and the execution period of the symbol swinging effect according to the execution period of the selected freeze effect (S2007). That is, within the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern, the symbol rocking effect is executed immediately after the end of the victory effect, and the symbol rocking effect continues until the stop display timing of the fixed decorative symbol predetermined for the fluctuation pattern. Set the execution period so that Here, the execution timing of the freeze effect and the stop display timing of the fixed decorative symbol determined for the variation pattern are both fixed, and the execution period of the freeze effect varies, so that as a result, Due to the change in the execution period, the change in the execution period of the freeze effect is absorbed.

  In addition, as a method of absorbing the fluctuation of the execution period of the freeze effect, for each effect data (image data in which a still image is displayed for a fixed period in this example) of each freeze period, a symbol swing period corresponding to the freeze period is set. The effect data may be provided in advance. For example, when a freeze period of 0.3 seconds is selected, a symbol swing period of 1.7 seconds is selected, and when a freeze period of 0.6 seconds is selected, 1.4 seconds of a freeze period is selected. When the symbol swing period is selected and the freeze period of 0.9 seconds is selected, the symbol swing period of 1.1 seconds is selected, and when the freeze period of 1.2 seconds is selected. , A symbol swing period of 0.8 seconds may be selected. By doing in this way, the sum of the freeze period and the symbol swing period becomes a constant value of 2.0 seconds, regardless of which combination is selected, and the change in the freeze period is changed by the change in the symbol swing period. Can be absorbed.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 sets the designated jackpot fluctuation pattern, the selected cut-in production dialogue, the execution time of the selected freeze production, the execution timing of the set character production and the victory production, and the set timing. A process table corresponding to the execution timing and execution period of the symbol swing effect is selected (S2008), and the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S2020).

  On the other hand, when the loss variation pattern has been designated (No in S2005), effect control CPU 120 sets the execution timing of the defeat effect according to the execution period of the selected freeze effect (S2010). That is, the execution timing of the effect is set so that the defeat effect is executed immediately after the freeze effect within the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution timing and the execution period of the symbol rocking effect according to the execution period of the selected freeze effect, similarly to S2007 described above (S2011).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the designated loss variation pattern, the selected cut-in effect dialogue, the selected freeze effect execution period, the set defeat effect execution timing, and the set symbol swing effect. Then, a process table corresponding to the execution timing and execution period is selected (S2012), and the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S2020).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, accessory control execution data 1) (S2021). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the change time designated by the change pattern designation command in the change time timer (S2022), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol change process (S2022). It is set to a value at which the variation display of the decorative symbol is executable (S2023).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the execution timing and execution period of each effect when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot (PY004 in which the special figure fluctuation time is 60 seconds) is selected. In any case of the freeze period of (a) 0.3 seconds, (b) 0.6 seconds, (c) 0.9 seconds, and (d) 1.2 seconds, the cut-in effect execution timing (1 ) And the execution period (1-2) are fixed, and the execution timing (2) of the freeze effect is fixed. The player knows that the cut-in effect is executed, and then the freeze effect is executed.

  Then, since the execution period (2-3) of the freeze effect differs depending on the possibility of a big hit, the player pays attention to the execution period of the freeze effect. In this example, the longer the freeze period is, the higher the possibility of a big hit is. Therefore, the player expects that the freeze state (pause state of the display information) is continued during the execution of the freeze effect. Attention can be given to the period to create interest.

  Further, in this example, when the freeze period reaches the predetermined time (1.2 seconds), a big hit always occurs, and therefore, the player expects that the freeze state (display information pause state) is continued. Therefore, attention can be given to the freeze period to generate interest.

  Then, at a timing (3) after the completion of the execution of the freeze effect, the character effect for a predetermined fixed period (3-4) is executed. Further, at a timing (4) after the execution of the character effect is completed, A victory effect for a predetermined fixed period (4-5) is executed. In the variation pattern (PX004) of the out-of-reach reach, the defeat effect for a predetermined fixed period is executed at the timing (3) after the execution of the freeze effect. In this way, by performing the branch effect that indicates whether or not a big hit will occur immediately after the freeze period, it is possible to grasp whether or not a big hit will occur when the freeze period ends, and Interest can be further enhanced.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the role of the movable character 1000 is recognized only as to whether or not the movable character 1000 operates after the end of the freeze period, because the character effect is executed only when a big hit occurs. Attention is paid to events that are easy to perform (effects other than image display), and the timing at which movable movable object 1000 operates varies depending on the freeze period. It is possible to further enhance the interest of the executed branching effect.

  Then, at a timing (5) after the completion of the execution of the victory effect, a symbol rocking effect is executed, and the symbol rocking effect is continued until a predetermined decorative symbol fixing stop timing (6). The longer the freeze period, the shorter the symbol swing period, and the fluctuations in the freeze period are absorbed by the symbol swing period. As described above, by setting the freeze period + symbol swing period to a fixed period, the change in the freeze period is absorbed by the change in the symbol swing period, and the execution period and execution timing of other effects are affected as much as possible. Each effect can be appropriately executed within the determined special figure fluctuation time without any change.

  Here, assuming that the symbol swing period is constant irrespective of the freeze period, the freeze period must be absorbed by a cut-in effect and other effects such as a character effect effect and a victory effect. These effects are effects that suggest the possibility of a big hit due to the difference in the staging mode, or are effects that notify whether or not a big hit will occur, so by varying the execution period of such effects, In some cases, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the effect contents (that is, the possibility of a big hit). In addition, in these effects, the effect of the effect usually changes with the passage of time (for example, the character moves). Therefore, by varying the execution period of such an effect, the effect itself is changed. There is also a problem that the processing ends in an unnatural manner. As described above, if the execution period of an effect other than the symbol swing effect is changed, the player will feel uncomfortable.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode does not change with the lapse of time (there is simply a mode in which the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R fluctuate). Does not announce the possibility of a big hit (the pattern swing mode does not change according to the possibility of the big hit). The fluctuation of the freeze period is absorbed by the execution period of the symbol swing effect. Therefore, each effect can be appropriately executed without giving a sense of incongruity to the player.

  Further, since the symbol swing effect is executed after the freeze effect, the freeze period cannot be predicted by the execution period of the symbol swing effect, so that the interest of the freeze effect is not reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

  In the above embodiment, the fluctuation of the freeze period is absorbed by changing the execution period of the symbol swinging effect. For example, it is difficult to visually recognize the effect of reducing the visibility of the effect image (blackout effect or whiteout effect). The fluctuation of the freeze period may be absorbed by changing the execution period of the effect. For example, a blackout effect as an invisible effect is an effect that makes it difficult to recognize display information by lowering the luminance of the entire effect image, and a whiteout effect as an invisible effect increases the luminance of the entire effect image. This makes the display information difficult to recognize. Also, the fluctuation of the freeze period may be absorbed by changing the execution period of the effect for displaying the still image such as the title of the gaming machine, and the decoration pattern is displayed at a speed that is difficult for the player to recognize. The fluctuation of the freeze period may be absorbed by changing the execution period of the so-called high-speed fluctuation effect. These effects are examples of effects in which the effect mode does not change over time.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the fluctuation of the freeze period is absorbed by the execution period of the symbol swinging effect executed immediately before the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol is performed, but is executed after the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol. The effects of the freeze period may be absorbed by the execution period of the effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation of the freeze period may be absorbed by the execution period of the effect performed from the end of the stop display period of the fixed decorative symbol to the start of the next special figure change.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the execution timing and execution period of each effect when the variation pattern of the super-reach loss (PX004 in which the special figure variation time is 60 seconds) is selected. In any of the cases where the freeze period is (a) 0.3 seconds, (b) 0.6 seconds, and (c) 0.9 seconds, the cut-in effect execution timing (11) and the execution period (11-12) ) Is fixed, and the execution timing (12) of the freeze effect is fixed. Then, at a timing (13) after the completion of the execution of the freeze effect, the defeat effect for a predetermined fixed period (13-14) is executed. Then, at the timing (14) after the execution of the defeat effect, the symbol swinging effect for a predetermined fixed period (14-15) is executed, and at the timing (15) after the execution of the symbol swinging effect is completed. Then, the process proceeds to a decorative symbol determination suspension period of a predetermined fixed period (15-16).

  Here, it is assumed that the staging effect is executed during a period (16-17) from the end of the decorative symbol determination stop period, which is a predetermined fixed period, to the start of the next special figure change. That is, the connection effect is an effect that is executed at least during a period from the timing of stopping the special figure determination to the timing of starting the next special figure change. In this way, the execution period of the splicing effect executed during the period from the stop of the decoration design to the start of the next special figure change (that is, the start of the change of the next decoration design) is the symbol swing shown in the above embodiment. As in the case of the effect, it is preferable that the determination be made according to the execution period of the freeze effect. As such a connection effect, for example, an effect of displaying a still image such as a title of a gaming machine or a character may be executed. During the period from the time when the decorative symbol is stopped to the time when the variable display of the next decorative symbol is started, since the player's awareness of the effect is significantly reduced, the fluctuation of the freeze period is absorbed in the effect of the period. This can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the fluctuation of the freeze period is absorbed by changing the execution period of the effect performed after the freeze effect is described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and is executed before the freeze effect. The effect of the freeze period may be absorbed by changing the execution period of the effect (for example, the above-described effect that is difficult to see or the high-speed fluctuation effect).

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 12 (ROM 121) stores four types of effect data (0.3 seconds, 0.6 seconds, 0.9 seconds, and 1.2 seconds) having different execution periods in advance for the freeze effect. Is described, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. The effect control board 12 (ROM 121) stores basic effect data relating to a freeze effect, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the basic effect data. A data execution period is set in accordance with the display result (for example, in the case of a miss, the setting probability decreases as the freeze period increases, and in a big hit, the setting probability increases as the freeze period increases). May be set on the basis of

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub side) of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one change is started when the change is started. Although the example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation time and a fluctuation mode (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern) before (the second stop) is transmitted. A command (for example, a post-fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode (for example, a post-fluctuation pattern) after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. .

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board may select a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. 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. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. As described above, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  What is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of a missing symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. . Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In addition, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and the decoration LED for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the like. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize. Can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine, such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Alternatively, the distribution may be performed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine
2 ... game board
3. Frame for gaming machine 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device
5 Image display device
6A… Normal winning ball device
6B… Normal variable prize ball device
7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker
9 ... Game effect lamp
11 Main board
12… production control board
13 Voice control board
14… Lamp control board
15 ... Relay board
20… Ordinary symbol display
21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port switch
23… Count switch
30… operation buttons
31 ... operation detection switch 100 ... game control microcomputers 101 and 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit 1000 ... big hit holding display lamp

Claims (1)

A game machine comprising: game control means for controlling a game; and effect control means for performing a variable effect of changing display information on a display device based on information received from the game control means and performing a fixed stop.
The effect control means,
A specific effect of shaking before the display information of the display device is determined and stopped,
Before the execution of the specific effect, and a pause effect to temporarily suspend the display information of the display device, it is possible to execute,
When executing the pause effect, select a pause period of the display information in the pause effect from a plurality of periods, vary the execution period of the specific effect according to the selected pause period,
In the case where the pause effect is not performed, the specific effect can be performed even when the display information is set to the reach mode and then to the disconnect mode.
After the specific effect has been executed, Ri resumable der variable display of the display information,
A movable member effect for operating a movable member, after the execution of the pause effect, can be executed before the start of the specific effect,
Different execution timing of the movable member effect according to the selected pause period,
The gaming machine , wherein the execution period of the movable member effect is common regardless of the selected pause period .

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