JP6703410B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result on the variable display device, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured so as to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

Note that the game value is a right that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who easily wins a hit ball, or is a right for an advantageous state for the player. Is generated, and the condition for paying out the prize balls is easily established.

In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information), which is started on the variable display device based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit" occurs. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left-middle-right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time, and stop and shake in a state in which they match the specific display result. It is possible that a big hit occurs before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display that includes the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, for example, in Cited Document 1, when a player performs a predetermined operation (for example, operating a chance button), when an operation condition is satisfied (for example, a chance button When an operation is performed), a specific effect is executed (for example, a character is displayed), and when the operation conditions are not satisfied, the emission color of the LED or the sound effect output from the speaker can be changed. Have been described.

JP, 2009-39223, A (paragraph [0017]).

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the operation is performed outside the predetermined period, the emission color of the LED and the sound effect are changed, but at what timing the specific effect is executed to understand. It may be difficult to do so, and it may not always be possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in the game.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that variably displays based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area, and is capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, push button 120). And a stick controller 122, a jog dial, a lever, a touch panel, a motion sensor, an infrared sensor, and the like, an action promotion notification means capable of executing a motion promotion notification that prompts the player to perform a motion, and that a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a start prize). Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, special notice effect) based on the fact that a game ball passes through a mouth, a general winning opening, a big winning opening, a gate, a game entrance, a gate, etc. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a step S6006) and a holding storage means for storing information regarding variable display as holding storage information, and the specific condition is that the game medium passes at least the starting area. When the motion promotion notification is not executed , the specific effect executing means detects the motion of the player by the motion detecting means at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied, and a predetermined period during which the specific condition is satisfied. It is possible to execute the specific effect when the operation of the player is continuously detected by the operation detecting means until the timing when the specific condition is satisfied from before (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S6001 to S6006). (See FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) When the motion promotion notification is being executed, when the motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting means at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied, and a predetermined period before the specific condition is satisfied. It is characterized in that the specific effect is not executed when the movement of the player is continuously detected by the movement detecting means until the timing when the specific condition is satisfied .
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 2) In the means 1, in the specific effect executing means, the motion detecting means detects the motion of the player from a predetermined period before the specific condition is satisfied, and the motion detecting means also performs the game at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied. The specific effect may be executed even when the motion of the person is continuously detected (see FIG. 10B).
According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be easily executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 3) A game machine for playing a game using a game medium (for example, a game ball) in the means 1 or 2, and the specific condition is that the game medium is in a specific area (for example, a start winning opening or a general winning opening). , A special winning opening, a gate, a performance entrance, a gate, etc.) may be set as a trigger.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the motivation to pass the game medium to the specific area.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, button effect) based on the motion of the player being detected by the motion detection means, and a game. A motion promotion notification means capable of executing motion promotion notification for promoting the motion of the player, and the motion promotion notification means executes motion promotion notification for promoting the motion of the player to execute the predetermined effect, while For example, the motion promotion notification for urging the player to perform the special notice effect (back button effect) may not be executed.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player always aware of the action.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state or a state in which a production with a high degree of expectation such as super reach is executed) Determination means for determining whether or not to control the state (for example, the portion where the game control microcomputer 560 executes S300), and determination for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the determination by the determination means Means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes S1215A and S1215B), and the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect based on the determination result by the determining means (for example, as a prefetch advance notice effect). , A special notice effect is executed, and may be configured as shown in FIG.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a plurality of types of game states controlled by the game control microcomputer 560, and controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100). The production mode control means capable of controlling in a plurality of types of production modes according to the game state (or provided separately from the game state) is provided, and the specific production execution means is a part of the plurality of types of production modes. When the production mode is controlled (for example, when the probability control state is controlled), the specific production can be executed (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S6002). It may have been done.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player interested in the effect mode and to make the player aware of performing an operation in the case of some effect modes.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the block diagram which shows the circuit configuration example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows special notice production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special notice production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the detection aspect of button operation, and a special notice production.

Embodiment 1.
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball feed tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray body, for example. Is attached to the stick controller 122 which can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) when the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and the like. A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) is built in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. Further, a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate or the like at the installation position of the push button 120.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display section) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided, and on the right side of the effect display device 9 (first On the right side of the special symbol display device 8a), a second special symbol display device (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is also provided. The first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). I have something to do.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After having passed 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that passing a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won into the second starting winning port 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning port 14 than in the first starting winning port 13. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14 (or is difficult to win). Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier to win the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14.

Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b consisting of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second storage storage number. It is provided. Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding storage is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a and the 2nd special symbol reservation memory indicator 18b increase the number of the indicator which lights up each time there is an effective starting prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8g is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area (total reserved memory display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total reserved memory number), which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. Has been. In this embodiment, since the total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a special winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display device 8b. When the open/close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the special winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small-sized display is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability change state that is more likely to be decided to be a big hit than the normal state (compared to the normal state, the state that the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased) Then, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, even in a time-saving state (a gaming state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) in which the variation time of the symbol is shortened, although not in the probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides of the outside of the game area 7, for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7.

In this embodiment, when the 15R certainty variation big hit and the 2R certainty variation big hit, the game state shifts to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball easily starts winning (that is, a special symbol display device). 8a, 8b and the variable display execution condition on the effect display device 9 is easily controlled to reach a high base state which is a gaming state (in this embodiment, shifts to a time saving state) (thus, In this embodiment, when the probability variation state is controlled, the high probability/high base state is controlled). Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state, the gaming state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended, as compared with the case of not being in the high base state. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs a control operation according to the program, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at random timing. Based on that the time of winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, the numerical data read has a random number generating function.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also a main board. It is mounted on 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which variably displays the special symbol, the normal symbol display device 10, which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reserved storage. Display control of the display device 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 is performed.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives effect control commands for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560. , Performs display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols.

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output of.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. The production control board 80 is equipped with a production control CPU 101 and a production control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on production such as production pattern process flags. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and in response to a capture signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31. An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

In this embodiment, the VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the push button 120, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. The effect control CPU 101 also outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving an LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitting body such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined performance period (for example, the fluctuation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the main processing is started, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) executes various initialization processing and setting processing, and then a predetermined time ( Control is performed so that a timer interrupt is taken periodically every 4 ms, for example. Then, each time the timer interrupt is taken, the CPU 56 executes, for example, special symbol process processing.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 is turned on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 13 If a winning has occurred, a first starting opening switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first starting winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are the following processes.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total reserved storage number). The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. When making a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over.

Variation pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display until the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. In addition, the control for transmitting the variation pattern command according to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed, and the variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

Special symbol fluctuation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304.

Special symbol stop process (step S304): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control to send the special winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example).

Special winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the special winning opening, a process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, while performing control to transmit the designation command after opening during the big hit to the production control microcomputer 100, when all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Also, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability variation flag or a time saving flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing in step S312. Further, FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage processing of step S314.

First, the first starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start opening switch passage process executed when the first start opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, It is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the 1 reserved memory number is 4 (step S1211A). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213A).

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting the values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number and storing them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (step S1214A). In step S1214A, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number for determining whether or not to make a jackpot, the jackpot type determination random number for determining the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type determination for determining the variation pattern type. A random number and a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation pattern are extracted.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning-time effect process for previously determining the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed (step S1215A). In step S1215A, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to be a big hit based on the big hit determination random number extracted in step S1214A. When the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot is the big hit, the CPU 56 determines which jackpot kind to be based on the big hit type determination random number extracted in step S1214A. Further, the CPU 56 determines which of the fluctuation pattern types is based on the fluctuation pattern type determining random number extracted in step S1214A. It should be noted that it may be possible to determine which variation pattern is to be based on the variation pattern determination random number extracted in step S1214A.

Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S1216A). In addition, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start prize-winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217A), sets the value of the summed-holding memory number counter in the EXT data, and sets the summed-holding memory number designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1218A).

In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are "2R normal big hit", "2R certainty change big hit", and "15R certainty change big hit" as big hit types.

The "2R normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to only a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state. Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the time saving state ends. Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is finished even when the next big hit occurs.

The "2R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the termination of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability variation state and becomes a time saving state). Will also be migrated). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs.

"15R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability variation state and becomes a time saving state). Will also be migrated). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs.

When it is determined in the winning effect production process of step S1215A that the jackpot is determined, in step S1216A, the CPU 56 determines that the "2R normal jackpot", the "2R probability variation jackpot", or A winning determination result specification command capable of specifying which of the “15R probability variation big hits” will be sent is transmitted.

Further, in this embodiment, the same determination value is assigned to the variation pattern types that are out of superreach even if they are out of order, regardless of the number of pending storages, and the winning in step S1215A is performed. In the time performance process, it is possible to determine whether the variation pattern type is out of super reach. Then, in step S1216A, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the super-reach is lost, and determines whether or not the super-reach is lost (hereinafter, also referred to as “outward (other)”). The result specification command is also sent.

Next, the second starting opening switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the second starting opening switch passage processing executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second number of reserved storages reaches the upper limit value (specifically, the second holding It is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) (step S1211B). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213B).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts the values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (step S1214B).

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S1215B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process. In addition, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start prize-winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217B), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data, and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1218B).

In addition, in steps S1214B to S1216B, the extracted random numbers and the specific processing contents are the same as those in steps S1214A to S1216A.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in the winning order of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is shown. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, the variable display of the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. In this case, for example, when the game state is controlled to a high base state (time saving state) or when a big hit game is being performed, it may be configured not to execute the winning effect process of step S1215A. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect for the first reserved memory from being executed while recognizing that there is a big hit in the second reserved memory, and it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being executed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player's aspirations from being fueled.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes various initialization processes and setting processes when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the main process is started. Control is performed so that a timer interrupt is taken periodically every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). Then, each time the timer interrupt is applied, the effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a command analysis process for analyzing a command received from the game control microcomputer 560 and an effect control process process.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a special notice effect setting process for setting a special notice effect executed as a prefetch notice effect (step S800A). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

Note that the "prefetch notice effect" is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect (it may be finished before the change display of the notice object, or the notice object). It may be executed over the variable display of). Then, in this embodiment, as the look-ahead notice effect, a special notice effect that outputs a predetermined effect sound at the time of starting winning is executed.

Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801).

Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect design (step S802).

Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803).

Production symbol variation stop process (step S803): The variation of the production symbol is stopped, and the control for deriving and displaying the display result (stopped symbol) is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

Big hit display processing (step S804): After the variation time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the big hit on the effect display device 9. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

Processing during round (step S805): Display control during round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S807).

Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

Big hit end production process (step S807): In the production display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the special notice effect setting process (step S800A). In the special notice effect setting process, the CPU 101 for effect control first starts a command at the time of winning a prize (that is, a winning determination result designation command, a starting winning designation command (a first starting winning designation command or a second starting winning designation command), Then, it is confirmed whether or not a set of total pending storage number designation command) has been newly received (step S6001). If the command for starting winning is not newly received, the process is ended as it is.

If the command for start winning is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is in the probability changing state (step S6002). Whether or not it is in the probable variation state is that, for example, a command for specifying the game state is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side sends the command from the game control microcomputer 560. It suffices to set a state flag capable of specifying the game state based on a command. Then, in step S6002, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not a state flag (for example, the probability variation state flag) indicating the probability variation state is set.

If it is not in the probability changing state, the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display by 1 and updates the display of the total number of reserved storages in the total reserved storage display section 18c (step S6007). Then, the process ends.

If it is in the probability changing state, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation act on the push button 120 is detected (step S6003). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not an operation detection signal indicating that an operation act on the push button 120 has been detected is input. If the operation act on the push button 120 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S6007.

In this embodiment, the special notice effect is executed based on the detection of the operation action on the push button 120 at a predetermined timing without an operation instruction for instructing the operation of the push button 120 ( So-called back button production). Therefore, at the timing of step S6003, the operation instruction for instructing the operation of the push button 120 has not been performed.

If the operation act on the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 executes the lottery process based on the random number using the special notice effect determination table to determine the presence and type of the special notice effect (step S6004). ).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the special notice effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, in the special notice effect determination table, determination values are assigned to no special notice effect and special notice effects A to C, respectively.

The special notice effect A is a special notice effect that outputs the first effect sound at the time of winning the start prize. Further, the special notice effect B is a special notice effect of outputting the second effect sound at the time of winning the start prize. Further, the special notice effect C is a special notice effect of outputting a third effect sound at the time of winning the start prize.

The first effect sound, the second effect sound, and the third effect sound are realized by, for example, different effect sounds, voices, and songs. In addition, in this embodiment, when the special notice effect is not executed, the effect sound is not output, but the effect sound different from the first effect sound, the second effect sound, and the third effect sound. May be configured to be output. Further, for example, the first effect sound, the second effect sound, and the third effect sound are the same sound effect, voice, and music, but may be different in volume, tone color, and the like.

In step S6004, the effect control CPU 101, for example, based on the received latest winning prize determination result designation command, the winning determination result is out (other), super reach is out, 2R normal big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, or 15R. Identify whether or not it is a probability variation jackpot. Then, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the special notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines the presence or absence and the type of the special notice effect based on the determination value according to the specified winning determination result.

A feature of the special notice production determination table shown in FIG. 8 is that if the winning determination result is other than "out (other)", the rate of determination other than "no special notice production" is high. That is, the judgment value is set to. In addition, the determination value is set so that the proportion of determination other than "no special notice effect" is high in the order of winning determination results that are advantageous to the player. Specifically, the rate at which the special notice effect is executed is higher in the order of "15R probability variation jackpot"> "2R probability variation jackpot"> "2R normal jackpot" (> "super reach loss"> "fallout (other)"). .. By having such characteristics, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the special notice effect will be executed.

Further, what is characteristic of the special notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8 is that the result of winning judgment that is advantageous to the player is "special notice effect B" and "special notice effect" rather than "special notice effect A". That is, the determination value is set such that the proportion of the “special notice presentation C” determined is higher than that of the “production B”. By having such characteristics, the "special notice effect B" is higher than the "special notice effect A", and the "special notice effect C" is higher than the "special notice effect B". Become. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to which mode the special notice effect is executed.

Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8, for example, there may be a type of special notice effect that is executed only in the case of the most advantageous winning determination result (that is, 15R probability variation big hit). That is, the special notice production is not limited to the notice of the degree of expectation, and may include a notice of a big hit (or the most advantageous big hit). In addition, for example, there is a type of special notice effect that is executed only in the case of the most advantageous winning determination result (that is, 15R probability variation big hit) or the most unfavorable winning determination result (that is, deviant (other)). You may do it.

When the execution of the special notice effect is determined (Y in step S6005), the effect control CPU 101 outputs the effect sound according to the type of the special notice effect determined in step S6004 (step S6006). After that, the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display by 1 in the summed hold storage display unit 18c, and updates the summed hold storage count display in the summed hold storage display unit 18c (step S6007).

It should be noted that in the present embodiment, a configuration has been described in which a special notice effect that outputs a predetermined effect sound can be executed as the look-ahead notice effect, but in addition to this, another look-ahead notice effect (for example, a hold display A pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode may also be executable. Further, only one of these pre-reading notice effects may be executed, or a plurality of them may be executed at the same time.

Next, a specific example of the special notice effect will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the special notice effect. In addition, in FIG. 9, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) and (2).

In the example shown in FIG. 9(1), the effect display device 9 performs variable display of the left, right, and right effect symbols, and two hold displays are displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c.

Here, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the special notice effect based on the occurrence of a new start winning and the detection of the operation action on the push button 120 at this timing. Then, as shown in FIG. 9(2), the holding display is increased by one in the summed holding storage display portion 18c, and a predetermined effect sound is output from the speaker 27 as a special notice effect.

In this embodiment, the special notice effect is one of so-called back button effects, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the operation instruction for instructing the operation of the push button 120 is not performed. Generally, in the back button effect without operation instruction, it may be difficult for the player to understand at what timing the operation should be executed, and it may be difficult to execute the operation. It is not always possible to improve interests. Therefore, in this embodiment, the timing at which the push button 120 is operated to execute the back button effect (in this example, the special notice effect) is the timing at which the start winning is generated. With this configuration, it becomes easier for the player to understand at what timing the operation should be performed, and it becomes easier to execute the back button effect (special notice effect in this example). Can be improved.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the button operation detection mode and the special notice effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the player presses the push button 120 at the timing when the start winning is generated, it is determined whether or not the special notice effect is executed. When it is decided to execute the special notice effect, a new hold display is displayed and the effect sound is output.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the player starts the push operation of the push button 120 from the timing before the predetermined period when the start winning occurs, and the push operation is continuously performed at the timing when the start winning occurs. If done, it is determined whether or not to execute the special notice production. When it is decided to execute the special notice effect, a new hold display is displayed and the effect sound is output.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, not only when the push button 120 is pressed at the timing when the start winning is generated, but also before the predetermined period when the start winning is generated. Even if the push button 120 is continuously pressed, whether or not to execute the special notice effect is determined, and when it is determined to execute the special notice effect, a new hold display is displayed. At the same time, the effect sound is output. Therefore, for example, by playing the game while the push button 120 is being pressed, the special notice effect can be easily executed. With this configuration, the back button effect (special notice effect in this example) can be easily executed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, the special notice production is executed based on the detection of the operation action on the push button 120 at the timing when the start prize is generated. Instead of or in addition to the generated timing, the timing at which the game ball passes through a winning opening other than the start winning opening, a special winning opening, a gate, a ball entrance for the effect, a gate, or a predetermined effect (for example, The special notice effect may be executed based on the detection of the operation action on the push button 120 at the timing when the continuous effect or the pending change effect is generated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the configuration for executing the back button effect (special notice effect in this example) has been described, but in addition to such a configuration, an operation by the push button 120 is performed at a predetermined timing with an operation instruction. It may be possible to execute a button effect that is executed based on the fact that the above is performed. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the execution of the back button effect (in this example, the special notice effect) is restricted (for example, prohibition or execution) while the operation instruction for executing the button effect is issued. The frequency may be decreased).

In addition, in this embodiment, the configuration in which a predetermined effect sound is output as the special notice effect has been described. However, instead of or in addition to this, a predetermined image display may be performed, an LED, or the like. You may make it light-emit the light-emitting body of.

Further, in this embodiment, the special notice effect is executed only when the game state is the probable change state, but not limited to this, for example, it may be executed regardless of the game state, or time saving. It may be executed only in the case of a specific game state such as a state. Further, for example, a plurality of types of effect modes for controlling on the effect control microcomputer 100 side may be provided, and the special notice effect may be executed only in the case of a specific effect mode. Note that the effect mode may be provided in association with the game state, or may be provided separately from the game state.

In addition, in this embodiment, the configuration is described in which the special notice effect is executed as the look-ahead notice effect (that is, the notice effect executed before the start of the variable display subject to the notice). Not limited to this, the special notice effect may be configured to be executed as the notice effect executed during the execution of the variable display that is the subject of the notice. Specifically, for example, based on the fact that the operation action on the push button 120 is detected at a timing when a predetermined effect (for example, a pseudo effect or a change effect of the active display) is generated during the execution of the variable display, You may make it perform a special notice production. In this case as well, the special notice effect is executed even when the push button 120 is continuously pressed for a predetermined period before the predetermined effect occurs.

In addition, in this embodiment, the special notice production is executed with the variable display based on the generated start winning as the notice target, based on the detection of the operation action on the push button 120 when the start winning occurs. The present invention is not limited to this, and the special notice effect may be executed with the change display based on the already-stored pending storage as the notice target. Further, in this case, one variable display may be set as the notice target, and the special notice effect may be executed only once or plural times.

For example, when a start winning occurs and an operation action on the push button 120 is detected in a state in which the variable display that is a big hit is stored as the pending storage, the variable display that is a big hit (that is, based on the already stored pending storage). You may make it perform the special notice production which makes a change display) a notice target. In this case, the special notice production can recognize which of the newly generated hold storage and the already-stored hold storage is the notice subject of the special notice production (for example, output of the effect sound). At the same time, the display mode of the notice-holding pending display may be changed) or the unrecognizable mode (for example, only the production sound is output). Further, when the variable display that is a big hit is stored as the pending storage, when the operation action on the push button 120 is detected at any timing, not limited to the timing when the start winning is generated, the variable display that becomes a big hit is a subject of advance notice. You may make it give a special notice production.

In addition, in the state where the variable display of the big hit is stored as the hold memory, when the start winning for the big hit occurs (that is, when the plurality of hold memories of the big hit are to be stored), the push button When an operation act on 120 is detected, a special special notice effect having a different effect mode from the normal one may be executed.

Further, in this embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 is used as the detection means for detecting the movement of the player has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stick controller 122, jog dial, lever, touch panel, motion sensor, infrared ray is used. Other devices such as a sensor that can detect the movement of the player may be used. When a plurality of detecting means are provided, the effect mode of the special notice effect to be executed may be changed depending on which detecting means detects the motion of the player.

As described above, in this embodiment, a motion detecting means capable of detecting the motion of the player (for example, push button 120, stick controller 122, jog dial, lever, touch panel, motion sensor, infrared sensor, etc.), Specific performance (for example, special notice) based on the fact that a specific condition is met (for example, a starting winning opening, a general winning opening, a big winning opening, a gate, a game entrance, a gate, etc.) And a specific effect executing means capable of executing an effect. Then, the specific effect executing means is configured to execute the specific effect when the motion detecting means detects the motion of the player at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied.

Generally, in the back button effect without operation instruction, it may be difficult for the player to understand at what timing the operation should be executed, and it may be difficult to execute the operation. It is not always possible to improve interests. Therefore, in this embodiment, the timing for performing the operation for executing the specific effect (in this example, the special notice effect) is the timing when the specific condition is satisfied (the timing when the start winning is generated in this example). .. With such a configuration, it becomes easier for the player to understand at what timing it is effective to perform the operation, and it becomes easier to execute the specific effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, in the specific effect executing means, the motion detecting means detects the motion of the player from a predetermined period before the specific condition is satisfied, and even when the specific condition is satisfied, the motion detecting means performs the game. It is configured to execute the specific effect even when the motion of the person is continuously detected (see FIG. 10B). With such a configuration, the specific effect can be easily executed, and the interest in the game can be improved. The "predetermined period before the specific condition is satisfied" may be any timing before the specific condition is satisfied, and may be, for example, immediately after the power is turned on or immediately after the game state shifts to the probability change state. Specifically, the player's motion is detected by the motion detection immediately after the power is turned on, and the specific effect is executed when the motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detecting means even when the specific condition is satisfied. You may do it. Further, in this embodiment, since the specific effect (in this example, a special notice effect) is executed only when the game state is the probability variation state, the player's operation is detected by the motion detection immediately after the game state is changed to the probability variation state. Even if the motion is detected and the specific condition is satisfied, the specific effect may be executed when the motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detecting means.

Further, in this embodiment, the specific condition is triggered by the game medium having passed through a specific area (for example, a start winning opening, a general winning opening, a special winning opening, a gate, a ball entrance for the performance, a gate, etc.). It is configured to hold as. With such a configuration, the motivation for passing the game medium through the specific region can be improved.

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, button effect) and an operation for urging the player's operation based on the fact that the operation of the player is detected by the operation detecting means. A motion promotion notification unit capable of executing a promotion notification is provided, and the motion promotion notification unit executes a motion promotion notification that prompts the player to perform a predetermined effect (for example, button effect), while specifying It may be configured not to execute the motion promotion notification that prompts the player to perform the effect (for example, special notice effect (back button effect)). With such a configuration, it may be effective to perform the operation even when the motion promotion notification is not executed, so that the player can always be aware of the operation.

In addition, in this embodiment, a determination unit that determines whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or a state in which a production with high expectation such as super reach is executed), and determination by the determination unit Prior to the above, there is provided a determining means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled. Then, the specific effect executing means is configured to execute the specific effect (for example, execute the special notice effect as the prefetch notice effect) based on the determination result of the determining means. With such a configuration, various effects can be executed, and interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a plurality of types of game states controlled by the game control microcomputer 560. Or a game state controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 (or A plurality of types of effect modes (provided separately from the game state) is provided with controllable effect mode control means, and the specific effect execution means is controlled to a part of the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes. At this time (for example, when the probability change state is controlled), the specific effect can be executed. With such a configuration, the player can be interested in the effect mode and can make the player aware of performing an operation in the case of some effect modes.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer 100 of a variation pattern indicating a variation time and a variation mode such as the type of reach production and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern command is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. You can When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to the case where the ratio is different because of the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept including a relationship in which the ratio is different due to the relationship of A:B=100%:0% (that is, one allocation is 100% and the other allocation is 0%).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, FIG. 3). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function provided by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function provided by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. You may make it transmit a control command, and may be made to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the production control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. According to what is done, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is executed. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 35 or the sound/lamp substrate.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of kinds of bets are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as the game machine has been described, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as, and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, there is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit as a big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as a probability variation big hit as a big hit type, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game was shown. , But is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region provided therein (the probability variable region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls are provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the end.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. I can't stop. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines the display result (whether or not it is a big hit) and the prize winning determination (prefetching determination) of the variation pattern type, and transmits a command indicating the prize winning determination result. The case has been described in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the command indicating the winning determination result, but the embodiment control microcomputer 100 is not limited to such a mode. It may be configured such that the side performs the winning determination (prefetch determination). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a command designating only the values of the big hit determination random number (random R) and the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted when the start winning is generated. Alternatively, the effect control microcomputer 100 side may be configured to perform the winning determination (prefetch determination) based on the value of the random number designated by those commands.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 production display device 13 1st start winning a prize hole 14 2nd starting winning a prize hole 18c total pending storage display unit 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Performance control board 100 Microcomputer for performance control 101 CPU for performance control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display based on the fact that a game medium has passed through a starting area,
A motion detecting means capable of detecting the motion of the player,
A motion promotion notifying means capable of executing a motion promotion notification for promoting the motion of the player,
Based on that the specific condition is satisfied, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect ,
Holding storage means for storing information regarding variable display as holding storage information ,
The specific condition is satisfied by at least the game medium having passed through the starting area,
The specific effect execution means,
When the motion promotion notification is not executed, when the motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting means at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied, and the specific condition is satisfied from a predetermined period before the specific condition is satisfied. It is possible to execute the specific effect when the movement of the player is continuously detected by the movement detecting means until the timing
While the motion promotion notification is being executed, the specific condition is satisfied when the motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting means at the timing when the specific condition is satisfied and before a predetermined period when the specific condition is satisfied. A gaming machine , wherein the specific effect is not executed when the action of the player is continuously detected by the action detecting means until the timing .

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