JP6737594B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine which can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into the game area by a launching device, and when the game medium 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. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information when a game medium is won in a specific winning area (also referred to as “starting area”) is provided, and identification is performed in the variable display device. There is one configured such that when the display result of the variable display of information becomes the specific display result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

The advantageous state means an advantageous state for the player to which a predetermined game value is given. Specifically, the advantageous state is, for example, a state in which the state of the special variable winning means is advantageous to the player who is likely to win the game medium (big hit gaming state), and a state in which the right to be advantageous to the player is generated. , A state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state in which the condition for paying out a prize game medium is easily established.

In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device displaying the symbol as the identification information becomes a predetermined combination of specific display modes (specific display result) is usually called "big hit". When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) in which it is easy to win a prize. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. An opening time (for example, 30 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.

In addition, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a high probability state) that is easy to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and in the special state, whether or not to end the special state is determined. There is a gaming machine capable of making a determination for each variable display and ending the special state based on the determination result. In such a gaming machine, there is one that switches information for variable display pattern determination (for example, a variation pattern determination table) according to the number of variations performed. In addition, in the variable display that is determined to end the special state, there is one that executes the reach effect regardless of the timing of the determination (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-5614A (FIG. 52, FIG. 53, paragraph 0309)

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the reach effect is always executed in the variable display for ending the special state, so the effect is monotonous.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and is a special state that is easily controlled in the advantageous state (for example, , High-probability state), a determination unit that determines whether or not to end the special state for each variable display (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that performs step S86), State control means for ending the special state based on the determination result of the means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, if Y in step S86, step S89 is executed) and a plurality of variable display patterns Variable display pattern determining means for determining one of the variable display patterns (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes step S83) and variable display are performed based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means. Variable display execution means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, by executing step S303, a portion that changes until the change time corresponding to the change pattern ends), and effect execution means that can execute effects And the variable display pattern determining means is variable with reference to the first data (for example, the first specific period variation pattern determination tables A and B) in the first period (for example, the first specific period). The display pattern is determined, and in the second period (for example, the third specific period) different from the first period, the second data (for example, the third specific period) in which the tendency of the variable display time of the variable display pattern is different from the first data. The variable display pattern is determined by referring to the period variation pattern determination tables A and B (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S81 and then step S83), and the special state is determined by the determination means. As a variable display pattern in the variable display determined to end, a variable display pattern having a different variable display time is determined according to which of the first period and the second period the determined period is. It is possible (for example, when the variable display result is “displacement (falling)”, while determining the variation pattern in which the variation time is 10 seconds or 0.6 seconds in the first specific period, the third specific period is determined. In the first period, the effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in a period over which the variable display is performed a plurality of times. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect in different modes between the first period and the second period, and it is possible to perform the specific effect in the variable display that is determined by the determination means to end the special state. different executable der the specific effect of the embodiment is, and the player-operable operating means, one of a plurality of types of operation effect running the effect when the operation means is operated, the particular timing in the variable display With the operation effect execution means that can be executed by, and the notification effect execution means that can execute the notification effect that notifies at least one of the plurality of types of operation contents of the operation means before the specific timing, whether to be in the advantageous state Further, a notification effect determination means for determining a timing at which the notification effect is executed from a plurality of timings at different ratios depending on whether the notification effect execution means is an operation means based on the determination result of the notification effect determination means. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a notification effect according to the type of operation content . According to such a configuration, since the variable display time varies depending on the timing when the special state ends, the interest can be improved.

(Means 2) The means 1 is capable of controlling into a first state (for example, a low base state) and a second state (for example, a high base state) in which execution frequency of variable display is higher than that of the first state, When the special state ends in the first period (for example, the first specific period) in which the two states are controlled, it is possible to continuously control the second state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is a step In the case of N in S87, by not executing step S88, the base state is continuously controlled), while in the second period (for example, the third specific period) in which the second state is controlled, When the state is finished, it may be controlled to the first state (for example, if the game control microcomputer 560 is Y in step S87, it may be changed to the low base state by executing step S88). Good. With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, informing means capable of informing that the special state has ended (for example, by performing step S802 in the third specific period in the effect control microcomputer 100, "fall (fall) There is an SP out-of-reach (a part capable of executing the battle effect B) that can be executed only when the special state ends in the first period (for example, there is no notification). , In the first specific period, if it is “off (with fall)”, it is possible to execute an effect that can be executed even if it is not “with (fall)”), while the special state ends in the second period In this case, the notification may be given (for example, in the third specific period, if "off (falling)"), if not "falling (falling)", an effect not executed is executed. .. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a first special period that is a special state (for example, a first specific period that is a high probability state) and a second special period (for example, a second period that is a high probability state). In a specific period) and a third special period (for example, a third specific period), a predetermined effect (for example, hitting effect, battle effects A, B) can be executed by a predetermined effect executing unit (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100). , A portion for executing an effect according to the variation pattern by executing steps S801 and S802), and the predetermined effect executing means provides the predetermined effect only when the advantageous state is controlled in the first special period. Execution is possible (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the hitting effect only when the variable display result is “big hit” in the first specific period), and is advantageous in the second special period. When the state is controlled, when the determination means determines that the special state is not ended, and when it is determined that the special state is ended, the predetermined effect can be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer. In the second specific period, 100 is able to execute the battle effect A when the variable display result is “big hit”, “off (with fall)”, or “out (no fall)”), the third During the special period, the predetermined effect can be executed when the advantageous state is controlled and when the determination unit determines to end the special state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the third specific During the period, the battle effect B may be executed when the variable display result is “big hit” or “out (falling)”). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a detecting means (for example, an operation button 120, a stick controller, a trigger button, an infrared sensor, etc.) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and urging the movement of the player. 12A to 12C in the effect control microcomputer 100 (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. 12A to FIG. 12C), which can execute the promotion notification (for example, the operation promotion notification displaying the first operation promotion image to the third operation promotion image). ) Shown in FIG. 4) (a small button image 201a simulating the operation button 120), a second operation stimulating image (display of a large button image 201b simulating the operation button 120 and characters 202a such as "press"), and 3 operation promoting image (displaying a large button image 201b simulating the operation button 120 and a character 202b such as “continuous hit”) and the detection means detecting the motion of the player, the specific effect (For example, each button effect) capable of performing effect execution means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 that performs a predetermined display when a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period) The informing unit issues at least a first incentive image (e.g., push image) to prompt one action (for example, an operation of pressing the push button 120 once, an operation of repeatedly hitting the button, or an operation of pressing the button for a long time). Execution is possible with a first pattern that displays button images 201a and 201b) that imitate the appearance of the button 120, and a second pattern that displays a second promotion image (for example, a predetermined character 202a) in addition to the first promotion image. (See FIG. 10 and FIG. 12), and the degree of expectation varies depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the promotion notification is executed (for example, whether or not the operation promotion notification is performed by the first pattern). The degree of expectation is different between the first effect mode of the hour button effect and the second effect mode of the hit/orientation time button effect in which the operation promotion notification is performed according to the second pattern. See FIG. 10.). With such a configuration, it is possible to show the expectation degree to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

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 an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart which shows the transition of the game state at the time of shifting (falling down) from a high probability state to a low probability state, and the feature of each specific period. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is an explanatory view showing a button effect setting table at the time of hitting or not in a modified example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation mode notification production determination table in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the button production|generation at the time of winning/defeating and the operation mode notification production in a modification.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is openably and closably provided in the game frame. The game frame includes 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 parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game 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 stored 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 parts 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.

Near the center of the game area 7, a performance 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 the effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols are arranged in the same symbol) In the state of matching with the combination of symbols), the state of being stopped, swinging, scaling or deforming, or a plurality of symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are exchanged. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (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. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and a special symbol and a normal symbol described later. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is displayed in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later, and the second. A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display device (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display device 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the lower part of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display device 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing 14 (including winning), start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the 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 the passage of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) 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 in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14 (it is easy to start winning), which is in an advantageous state for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are more likely to be won in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. 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.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win the second starting winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9.

On the side of the first special symbol display device 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a which consists of 4 indicators is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases 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 is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

On the side of the second special symbol display device 8b, a second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b composed of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol reservation storage display 18b increases the number of display devices to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold storage display section 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. ing.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a performance symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

A movable member (sometimes referred to as a “movable body”) 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided on the left side of the decoration portion around the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a predetermined variation pattern is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 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 by the solenoid 21 to be in an open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the special winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

On the right side of the game board 6, a normal symbol display device 10 is provided. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols (for example, "○" and "x").

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. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the pattern becomes visible when turned on) are alternately turned on to perform variable display. For example, when the lower lamp is turned on at the end of variable display, it is a win. .. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times 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 (a state where the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, 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 is provided. 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, a high-probability state in which the probability of being decided to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (compared to the normal state, a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased. .), the probability that the stop symbol in 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.

Around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, two speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a voice as a predetermined voice output are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with not only a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, effect selection) by rotating the dial.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into a game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hit 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 comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, That 1 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit, after the big hit game is over, the game state is shifted to a high-probability state, and the game ball is easy to start winning (that is, special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and effects). The execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily established), and the game state is controlled to a 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. Next, a lottery for determining whether or not there is transition control from a high-probability state to a low-probability state (hereinafter, may be referred to as “fall”) is performed for each variation, and if it is decided to fall, the decision The transition control from the high-probability state to the low-probability state (end of the high-probability state) is performed in the fluctuation caused by. At that time, if it is decided to fall when the number of fluctuations executed after the jackpot gaming state is 100 times or less, it is waited until the fluctuation becomes 100 times, and then the high base state Is controlled to shift to the low base state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player will fall in the 101st time or more after the jackpot gaming state ends, a transition control from the high base state to the low base state is also performed when the high probability state ends.

Hereinafter, a period in which the value at the start of variation of the number of variations K (a value to be added “1” when the variation stops) executed after the jackpot gaming state ends is 0≦K<20 is the “first specific period”, A period in which the number of fluctuations K is 20≦K<100 is a “second specific period”, and a period in which the number of fluctuations K is 100≦K is a “third specific period”. The first specific period and the second specific period are periods in the high base state because 0≦K<100, and the third specific period is controlled to a high probability state in the period 100≦K. Since it is a period, it is a period in the high base state. That is, the first specific period to the third specific period are all periods in the high base state.

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 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit 57. including. 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 in the power supply board 910. 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 period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power).

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. Also, an input driver circuit for giving the game control microcomputer 560 the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. 58 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 reservation storage The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The production control command is received, and display control of the production display device 9 that variably displays production symbols is performed. In addition, the production control means mounted on the production control board 80 controls the display of the decorative LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control CPU 100 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on effects such as effect symbol process flags. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table for a low probability state used in a low probability state (that is, a gaming state that is not a high probability state) and a jackpot determination table for a high probability state used in a high probability state. In the low-probability-state big hit judgment table shown in FIG. 3A, judgment values for “big hit” and “out” are set as variable display results. In the high-probability-state big hit judgment table shown in FIG. 3B, judgment values for "big hit", "off (with fall)" and "out (no fall)" are set as variable display results.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit judging random number (random R). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the jackpot determination values shown in B) match, it is determined that the jackpot will be given to the special symbol. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Further, in the high probability state, when the obtained jackpot determination random number value matches the determination value corresponding to “out (falling)” shown in FIG. 3B, the high probability state is terminated and the low probability state is set. The control is performed, and when the determination value corresponding to “falling off (no fall)” matches, the control is continuously performed in the high probability state.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally off") in the case where the variable display result is a deviating symbol.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the deviation symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, the reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become the big hit symbol finally may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "off".

In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are finally stopped and displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the effect display device 9.

4 and 5 are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern determination table. The fluctuation pattern determination table is a table used when selecting a fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301) for selecting a fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation. Here, the fluctuation pattern determination table used in the high base state is shown, and the description of the fluctuation pattern determination table used in the low base state is omitted. The variation pattern determination tables A and B for the first specific period shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B are variation pattern determination tables used when controlled in the first specific period. The variation pattern determination tables A and B for the second specific period shown in (D) are variation pattern determination tables used when being controlled in the second specific period, and the third variation patterns shown in FIGS. The variation pattern determination tables A and B for the specific period are variation pattern determination tables used when controlled in the third specific period.

In the present embodiment, battle effects A and B are provided as effect contents out of SP reach. The battle effect is an effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other, and when the teammate character wins, it is a big hit, and when the teammate character is defeated, it is out of scope. In addition, the battle effect A and the battle effect B are effects in which the characters (one or both of the ally character and the enemy character) to battle are different. For example, the battle effect A may be an effect in which the ally character A and the enemy character B battle, the battle effect B may be an effect in which the ally character C and the enemy character D battle, and the battle effect A is the ally character. A may be an effect in which the enemy character B fights, and the battle effect B may be an effect in which the ally character A and the enemy character D fight. In the third specific period, the battle effect can be generated only when the variable display result is “big hit” or “off (falling)” (see FIG. 5). If is won, it becomes a big hit, and if it is defeated, the high base state and the high probability state end (fall).

As shown in the figure, when the variable display result is “off (falling)”, the variation pattern Pt01, 02 (variation time: 10 seconds, 0.6 seconds) in which the effect content is non-reach is off in the first specific period. ) Is selected, the variation pattern Pt04 (variation time: 60 seconds) whose effect content is out of SP reach (battle effect B) is selected in the third specific period. Further, when the variable display result is “off (falling)”, in the second specific period, the variation pattern Pt01, 02 (variation time: 10 seconds, 0.6 seconds) or production in which the effect content is non-reach error A variation pattern Pt03 (variation time: 60 seconds) whose content is out of SP reach (battle effect A) is selected. In this way, the variation time varies depending on the falling timing, and the interest can be improved.

Further, as shown in the figure, in the first specific period and the second specific period, the effect contents are common when the variable display result is “off (with fall)” and “off (without fall)” ( The first specific period: out of reach, the second specific period: out of reach, SP out of reach (battle effect A)) The change pattern is selected, so that the player is informed of the presence or absence of a fall. It can be made difficult to recognize. On the other hand, in the third specific period, when the variable display result is “out (with fall)” and “out (without fall)”, the effect contents are different (when non-fall: non-reach, fall) When: SP out-of-reach (battle effect B) variation pattern is selected, it is possible to notify the player of the presence or absence of a fall, and it is possible to improve the effect of effect.

Further, as shown in the figure, in the first specific period, only when the variable display result is "big hit", the effect that the movable member 78 operates (drops the accessory) is performed immediately after the start of variation. Further, in the second specific period, the battle effect A is performed when the variable display result is “big hit”, “out (with fall)” or “out (no fall)”. Further, in the third specific period, the battle effect B is performed when the variable display result is "big hit" or "off (falling)". As a result, the effect of production can be improved.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for special symbol process processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms), and as one process of the timer interrupt process, a special symbol It executes a process. 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 process, the CPU 56, if the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting port switch 14a is on, that is, the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the starting to the second starting winning opening 14 If a winning has occurred, a starting opening switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting port 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 storages of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer for number of storages (total number of storages for storage). The number of storages of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved 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 processing (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 derived 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 fluctuation time timer which measures the fluctuation time of the special design 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. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Special symbol stop process (step S304): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. In the high base state, measurement control of the number of fluctuations K is performed. Specifically, when the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the number of fluctuations K is added by “1”, and when the value of the number of fluctuations K reaches “100”, the high probability state is set. If the high probability flag indicating that there is is not set, the high base flag is reset. When the big hit flag is set, the high base flag and the high probability flag are reset, and 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. In addition, in this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

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, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. The special winning opening opening preprocessing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening preprocessing is also processing for starting a big hit game.

Special winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. The control for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, the processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are 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). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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. In addition, a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a high probability flag and a high base flag) is set, and the number of fluctuations K is set to "0". Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step S80), and if not set, the variation pattern determination table for the low base state is selected (step S82). When the high base flag is set, the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 4 and 5) corresponding to the controlled specific period and the total number of pending storages is selected (step S81). In steps S81 and S82, the variation pattern determination table is selected according to the total number of pending storages, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the low base state, depending on the first number of pending storages. On the other hand, the variation pattern determination table may be selected, while the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the second number of pending storages may be selected in the high base state.

Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number for fluctuation pattern determination from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the processing of steps S81 and S82 to change the fluctuation. The pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S83).

Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step S84), and if not set, proceeds to step S92. If it is set, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S90. If it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is "out (falling)" (step S86), and if it is not "out (falling)", that is, if "out (no falling)". , And proceeds to step S92. In step S86, specifically, if the random number value acquired at the time of winning matches the determination value of "off (falling)" shown in FIG. 3B, it is determined to be "off (falling)". judge. If it is "disengaged (falls)", it is determined whether or not it is controlled in the third specific period (step S87). Specifically, if the number of fluctuations K is 100≦K, it is determined that the control is performed during the third specific period. When it is not the third specific period (when K<100), that is, when it is controlled to the first specific period or the second specific period, the process proceeds to step S89. If it is the third specific period, the high base flag is reset (step S88), and the high probability flag is reset (step S89).

In step S90, it is determined whether or not the control is performed in the third specific period (step S90). If the control is performed in the first specific period or the second specific period, the process proceeds to step S92. When controlled in the third specific period, the high base flag is reset (step S91) and the process proceeds to step S92.

By performing steps S84 to S89, when the variable display result is "displacement (falling)", the high probability state falls to the low probability state. In addition, when the variable display result is “out (falling)” during the first specific period or the second specific period, the variable display result does not shift from the high base state to the low base state, and the variable display result is “ In the case of "disappearance (falling)", the high base state is changed to the low base state.

Further, by performing Y, S90, and S91 in step S85, when the variable display result is "big hit" in the third specific period, the high base state is changed to the low base state. As a result, in the third specific period, the variable display result is "out (falling)" and "big hit", the high base state shifts to the low base state at a common timing, Depending on the behavior of the gaming machine which is changing (for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened), the player may recognize that it is a "big hit" or "is out (falling)". Can be prevented. The high base flag and the high probability flag when the variable display result is “big hit” in the first specific period and the second specific period, and the high probability when the variable display result is “big hit” in the third specific period. The flag is reset at the end of fluctuation (specifically, special symbol stop processing).

Here, the transition of the game state when falling will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A to FIG. 8C are timing charts showing transitions of the gaming state when transitioning (falling) from the high-probability state to the low-probability state for each specific period of falling. In addition, FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram showing the features of each specific period.

As shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b), when falling from the high probability state in the first specific period and the second specific period, the high base state continues even after the fall, and 100 changes occur after the big hit. The high base state ends (shifts to the low base state) at the time (at the end of fluctuation). As shown in FIG. 8D, the first specific period variation pattern determination table is used in the first specific period, and the second specific period variation pattern determination table is used in the second specific period. By selecting the pattern, the same variation effect (first specific period: non-reach, second specific period: non-reach or SP) is generated depending on whether it is off (falling) or off (no fall). Since the variation pattern for performing the reach loss) is selected, even if the player falls, the player is not notified of the fall. In addition, during the first specific period and the second specific period, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests whether or not the high probability state is controlled. For example, when the character A is displayed, it indicates that the reliability of being in the high probability state is high (including that the high probability state is confirmed), while when the character B is displayed, the reliability is high. It may be indicated that the reliability of being in the high probability state is low.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when falling from the high probability state in the third specific period, the high base state ends (shifts to the low base state) at the time of falling (at the start of fluctuation). Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, in the third specific period, by selecting the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table for the third specific period, the SP reach is achieved only in the case of being out (falling). Since the variation pattern to be removed is selected, if the player falls, the player is informed of the fall. Note that the "notification" may be a notification that is made by actively displaying a message such as "end of probability change", or the background changes with the transition of the game state (the background according to the game state is changed). It may be notified by displaying).

Also, the effect contents in each specific period may be different. For example, the background displayed on the effect display device 9 and the background music (BGM) output from the speaker 27 may be different. Further, the same or similar effect (for example, an effect in which only one of the background and BGM is different) is performed in the first specific period and the second specific period, while the first specific period and the second specific period are performed in the third specific period. It is also possible to perform an effect that is completely different from the effect during the period (for example, an effect in which both the background and BGM are different). As a result, it is possible to suitably execute the effect according to the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

In step S92, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S92). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S93).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S94). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S95).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU) mounted on the effect control board 80 executes various effect control processes at every timer interrupt at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms). The effect control CPU performs, for example, effect control process processing, selects a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and selects the effect display device 9 or the light emission. The control of each effect device such as the member and the speaker 27 is executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705). In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU provided in the effect control microcomputer 100 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.

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 fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect design fluctuation start process (step S801).

Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Specifically, the data corresponding to the effect according to the variation pattern described above is set. 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 symbol (step S802).

Production symbol variation process (step S802): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) that constitutes the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation 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 fluctuation stop processing (step S803). In addition, by performing effect control according to the data set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), effect (non-reach effect, SP reach effect (battle effect A, B), rescue A ~ according to the variation pattern is performed. C etc.). For example, in the third specific period, if it is "off (with fall)", by performing the effect symbol variation process, SP reach off (battle effect B) will be executed, and the player can fall. Will be informed.

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 either the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

Big hit display processing (step S804): When it is a big hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the change time ends. For example, when a fanfare designating command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare rendering effect is executed. 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. For example, when a special winning opening open display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is open (closed) is received, interval display is performed.

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. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, the ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, the big hit game state), and is controlled in the advantageous state. Whether or not the special state is ended is determined for each variable display when the special state (in this example, the high probability state) that is easy to be controlled is controlled (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 560, step (S86 is performed), and the special state is ended based on the determination result (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S89 when Y in step S86). Further, any one of the plurality of variable display patterns is determined (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S83), and the variable display is executed based on the determination result (the book). In the example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S303 to change until the change time corresponding to the change pattern ends). In the first period (the first specific period in this example), the variable display pattern is determined by referring to the first data (the first specific period variation pattern determination tables A and B in the present example). In the second period (the third specific period in this example) different from the period, the second data (in the present example, the variation pattern for the third specific period in which the tendency of the variable display time of the variable display pattern is different from the first data) The determination table A, B) is referred to determine the variable display pattern (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S81 and then step S83), and it is determined that the special state is ended. As the variable display pattern in the variable display, it is possible to determine a variable display pattern having different variable display times depending on which of the first period and the second period the determined period is (the book In the example, when the variable display result is “displacement (falling)”, the variation pattern in which the variation time is 10 seconds or 0.6 seconds is determined in the first specific period, while the variation pattern is changed in the third specific period. Determine the variation pattern, which is 60 seconds in time). As a result, the variable display time varies depending on the timing when the special state ends, so that the interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the first specific period is the “first period” and the third specific period is the “second period”, but the first specific period and the second specific period are the “first period”. (In that case, the first specific period variation pattern determination tables A and B and the second specific period variation pattern determination tables A and B are “first data”), and the third specific period is “second period”. Good. Alternatively, the first specific period is the “first period”, and the second specific period and the third specific period are the “second period” (in that case, the second specific period variation pattern determination tables A and B and the third specific period). Variation pattern determination tables A and B are “second data”).

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to control to the first state (low base state in this example) and the second state (high base state in this example) in which variable display execution frequency is higher than the first state. That is, when the special state ends in the first period (the first specific period in this example) that is controlled to the second state, it is possible to continuously control the second state (in this example, the game. When the control microcomputer 560 is N in step S87, by not executing step S88, the control microcomputer 560 is continuously controlled to the high base state) while being controlled to the second state during the second period (main). In the example, when the special state ends in the third specific period), control is performed to the first state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S88 if Y in step S87). Therefore, it will shift to a low base state). As a result, interest can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to notify that the special state has ended (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S802 in the third specific period, whereby "there is a fall (fall)". If SP is out of reach (battle effect B) can be executed), no notification is given when the special state ends in the first period (in this example, in the first specific period). , "If there is a fall (with fall)", it is possible to perform an effect that can be executed even if it is not "with a fall") On the other hand, if the special state ends in the second period, a notification is given. It is decided to perform (in the present example, in the third specific period, an effect that is "off (falls)" is not performed if "off (falls)") is not performed. As a result, the effect of production can be improved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first special period that is a special state (in this example, the first specific period that is a high probability state), the second special period (in this example, the second specific period that is a high probability state) ) And a third special period (in this example, the third specific period), a predetermined effect (in this example, hitting effect, battle effect A, B) can be executed (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100). Executes steps S801 and S802 to execute an effect according to the variation pattern), and in the first special period, the predetermined effect can be executed only when the advantageous state is controlled (in the present example, , The effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the hitting effect only when the variable display result is "big hit" in the first specific period), and is controlled in the advantageous state in the second special period. The predetermined effect can be executed when it is determined that the special state is not ended and when it is determined that the special state is ended (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the second specific period). In, the battle display A can be executed when the variable display result is “big hit”, “off (with fall)”, or “out (no fall)”), and in the third special period, an advantageous state When it is controlled to, and when it is determined to end the special state, the predetermined effect can be executed (in the present example, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the variable display result in the third specific period). It is determined that the battle effect B can be executed when the result is “big hit” or “out (falling)”. As a result, the effect of production can be improved.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute different productions (first specific period: hit production, second specific period: battle production A, third specific period: battle production B) that are different for each period as the “predetermined production”. However, the common effect may be executed as the “predetermined effect” regardless of which period.

In the present embodiment, the presence/absence of a fall is determined at the start of fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence/absence of a fall may be determined at the end timing of fluctuation or at a predetermined timing during fluctuation. Further, when it is decided to fall, the falling process may be performed at a timing other than the start of fluctuation (for example, fluctuation stop timing, predetermined timing during fluctuation).

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not there is a fall is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lottery for determining the presence or absence of a fall may be performed only when it is determined that it is out of alignment.

Although not described in this embodiment, a predetermined effect may be performed when an operation on the operation button 120 is detected. Specifically, the following modified example will be described. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

In a modified example, the effect control CPU is accompanied by an operation prompting notification that prompts the user to operate the operation button 120, and performs a win/defeat repulsion button effect executed based on a predetermined operation performed by the operation button 120 during the operation valid period. Can be executed immediately before fluctuation stop (late end of reach). Specifically, when the effect control CPU selects a change effect based on the change pattern in the effect pattern change start process (step S801), the effect control CPU uses the win/fail fanning button effect setting table shown in FIG. The presence/absence of execution of the hour button effect and the effect mode when it is executed are selected. Then, the effect control CPU executes the effect symbol change button effect in the selected effect mode by performing the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

In this modified example, as the effect modes of the button effect at the time of hitting or rejecting, the illustrated first effect mode to third effect mode are provided. The first effect mode and the second effect mode are effect modes in which predetermined display is performed when one operation on the operation button 120 is detected, while the third effect mode is a continuous hit operation on the operation button 120. This is an effect mode in which a predetermined display is performed when is detected. In addition, the first effect mode is an effect mode in which an operation promotion notice is displayed in which a first operation promotion image (small button image 201a simulating the appearance of the operation button 120) is displayed during the operation valid period (see FIG. 12A). In the second effect mode, the operation promotion notification for displaying the second operation promotion image (display of the large button image 201b simulating the appearance of the operation button 120 and the character 202a such as "press") is performed during the operation valid period. It is an effect mode (see FIG. 12(B)), and the third effect mode is the display of the third operation promotion image (the large button image 201b simulating the appearance of the operation button 120 and the characters such as “continuous hit”) during the operation effective period. 202b) is an effect mode (see FIG. 12C) for performing operation promotion notification. That is, the effect control CPU determines the operation mode of the player and the display mode during the operation valid period together by performing a lottery using the win/no win button effect setting table shown in FIG. However, they may be determined by different lottery. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 10, the expectation level for the big hit is different depending on which of the first effect mode to the third effect mode the button effect at the time of win/defeat is performed. .. It should be noted that when a predetermined operation is carried out in the button production at the time of winning or rejecting, when the display result is off, an image showing the character "defeat..." is displayed, and when the display result is a big hit, "win!" An image showing characters is displayed.

Further, in the modified example, when the effect control CPU selects any one of the second effect mode and the third effect mode as the effect mode of the button effect at the time of win/defeat, the timing before the operation valid period (start of fluctuation). Immediately thereafter, immediately after the reach is established), an operation mode notification effect (an effect for displaying operation mode notification images 203a and 203b as shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E) can be executed to notify the operation mode. .. Specifically, the effect control CPU uses the operation mode notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 11 to select an operation mode notification when selecting a variable effect based on the change pattern in the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801). The presence/absence of the effect, the execution start timing, and the notice operation mode are determined. Then, the effect control CPU executes the effect symbol changing process (step S802) to execute the operation mode notification effect at the determined execution start timing and the notice operation mode, and at the specific timing of the end of the reach. Then, the operation promotion notification image of the operation mode notified by the operation mode notification effect (see FIGS. 12(B) and 12(C)) is cut-in-displayed, and the hit/prohibit button effect is executed.

In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 11, the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect is provided immediately after the start of variation and immediately after the reach is established, and is selected based on whether or not it is a big hit. The timing is different. As a result, the degree of expectation for the big hit is changed based on the execution start timing of the operation mode notification effect, so that the player can be made to pay attention to the execution start timing and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

It should be noted that it is possible to determine an effect mode different from the effect mode of the hit/damage agitation button effect to be executed as the advance notice operation mode, but the embodiment is not limited to this, and only the effect mode of the hit/damage agitation button effect to be executed. The advance notice operation mode may be determined.

Further, in this modification, it is possible to execute an operation mode notification effect in which all operation modes of a plurality of operation modes (one operation, continuous hit operation) are subject to notification (that is, a second effect mode and a notice operation mode). Although the third effect mode can be selected), it is also possible to execute the operation mode notification effect in which only some operation modes are the notification targets. For example, it is possible to execute an operation mode notification effect in which only an operation mode (e.g., continuous hitting operation) having the highest reliability for a big hit is a notification target (that is, only the third effect mode can be selected as a notice operation mode). Good.

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, but the variable display is such a mode. 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 variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed 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 as a derivative, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally derived and displayed. It may be one.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probability changing state based on the type of big hit that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the special winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit, the state changes to the probability change state, while the particular area is played during the big hit. May be a state in which a normal state is entered when the vehicle does not pass. In that case, by changing the easiness of passing the game ball to the specific area depending on the type of big hit, a substantial probability big hit and non-certain probability big hit may be realized. For example, the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the special winning opening depending on the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit type with a long opening time of the special winning opening is a big hit (substantial probability variation big hit) where the game balls easily pass to the specific area, and the big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening It may be a big hit (substantially uncertain variation big hit) in which a ball is hard to pass.

It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation mode such as the type of reach production and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when starting the variation. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted 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 the reach, it is so-called. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc. after the reach (if the reach does not occur, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of 2 stop) or the 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. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific change mode executed at each timing. You may 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. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission 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.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, "the ratio is different" is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept that also includes a relationship such that A:B=100%:0% and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a plurality of types of coins are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set and a player operates an operation lever. When a symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button and the combination of the symbols is a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out 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 taken as an example, 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.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
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560 Game control microcomputer 80 Performance control board 100 Performance control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that variably displays and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
When being controlled to a special state that is easily controlled to the advantageous state, determination means for determining whether to end the special state for each variable display,
State control means for ending the special state based on the determination result of the determination means,
A variable display pattern determining means for determining one of the plurality of variable display patterns,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means,
And a production execution means capable of executing production,
The variable display pattern determining means,
In the first period, the variable display pattern is determined by referring to the first data, and in the second period different from the first period, the variable display pattern having a variable display time tendency different from that of the first data. Determine the variable display pattern by referring to 2 data,
The variable display pattern in the variable display determined to end the special state by the determination means is a variable display pattern that varies depending on whether the determination period is the first period or the second period. Variable display pattern with display time can be determined,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute the predetermined effect in a period over which the variable display is performed a plurality of times, and it is possible to execute the predetermined effect in different modes in the first period and the second period,
Be capable of executing a specific effect on the variable display that is determined to end the special state by said determining means, Ri executable der the specific effect of the different embodiments in the first period and the second period,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
An operation effect execution unit capable of executing any of a plurality of types of operation effects that execute effects when the operation unit is operated, at an operation timing specified during variable display,
Before a specific timing, a notification effect execution unit capable of executing a notification effect that notifies at least one of a plurality of types of operation contents of the operation unit,
Further, a notification effect determination means for determining a timing to execute the notification effect from a plurality of timings at different ratios depending on whether or not to set the advantageous state,
The gaming machine, wherein the notification effect executing means is capable of executing the notification effect according to the type of operation content of the operation means based on the determination result of the notification effect determining means .

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