JP6741631B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As the above-mentioned gaming machine, for example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a performance state (level gauge 93) can be changed toward a specific state (maximum level) at a plurality of timings in a predetermined period.

JP, 2013-208496, A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, the effect state only changes based on the movement of the player (the operation of winning the game ball into the special winning opening and continuous hitting of the operation button), and the effect state changes. Was monotonous, and the interest in playing games was not improved enough.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game is improved with respect to the effect state.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like),
Detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B),
When the effect state (for example, the meter image 60AK002 or the like) changes to the specific state (for example, the state where the meter is full (FIG. 8-10(E)) or the like), the first specific effect (for example, super reach A). and the like), an advantageous second specific effect than the first specific effect (e.g., the specific effect execution means for executing any particular Starring unloading of super like reach B) (e.g., such as the performance control board 12) ,,
The effect state is changeable toward the specific state at a plurality of timings (for example, first timing to fourth timing) in a predetermined period within one variable display execution period, and by the detection means. A first change pattern (for example, an operation system effect) that changes based on the detection of the player's motion, and a second change pattern that changes without detection of the player's motion by the detection means (for example,). , Non-operation system effect, etc.) (Fig. 8-6, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-10, etc.),
The degree of change in the effect state is different between the first change pattern and the second change pattern (for example, 10 points or more are added in the operation system effect, and 5 points are added in the non-operation type effect). Such),
In the case where the presentation state is changed by the first change pattern, if example promotion image (for example, to facilitate the operation of the player, "battered white!" In the image and "press!", Such as a button image 60AK005 to be displayed together with the image of ) Is further provided with a promotion image display means (for example, the production control board 12 or the like),
As the promotion image, a first promotion image (for example, a small size button image 60AK005) and a second promotion image different from the first promotion image (for example, a medium or large size button image 60AK005), There is
And when the first accelerator image is the presentation state is changed is displayed, the a when the second accelerator image is the presentation state is changed is displayed, in Ri Do different change degree of the presentation state (e.g., FIG. 8-6) ,
The number of changes in the effect state is set to any one of a plurality of types of changes at different rates depending on which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed (FIG. 8-12, etc.). ..

According to such a configuration, since a pattern that does not depend on the movement of the player is prepared as the change pattern of the effect state and the amount of change in the effect state is changed according to the change pattern, the change of the effect state is diversified. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved with respect to the performance state.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The first change pattern has a larger amount of change in the effect state than the second change pattern (for example, in the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, 5 points. Addition etc.),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the player's motivation for operation can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the effect state changes in the first change pattern, a promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player (for example, an image of "repeated hit!", an image of "press!", and a button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8). -9, FIG. 8-10) and the like), and further includes a promotion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12),
The promotion effect execution means causes different promotion effects at different timings in at least two different timings of the plurality of timings (for example, button images for “small button continuous hit”, “middle button”, and “large button” executed at different timings. 60AK005, etc.), and
The amount of change in the effect state is different for each of the different promotion effects (for example, "small button continuous hit" adds 10 points, "middle button" adds 35 points, etc., "large button" adds 50 points, etc. ),
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the action by the player is promoted by the promotion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Further provided is a special effect executing means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a battle effect in which an ally character 60AK003 and an enemy character 60AK004 fight each other).
When the effect state changes in the second change pattern, the effect state changes according to the progress of the special effect (for example, points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle effect),
The special effect can notify the amount of change when the effect state changes (for example, an image notifying addition points such as “+5Pt!”),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with information regarding the state of performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Further provided is a special effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, meter suggestion effect) using the detecting means before shifting to the predetermined period.
Depending on whether or not the special effect is executed, the ratio of transition to the predetermined period is different (for example, FIG. 8-5),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the player pays attention even before the predetermined period, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Further provided is a specific display unit (for example, a production control board 12) for displaying a specific display (for example, a button image 60AK005 or the like) corresponding to the detection unit,
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a medium-sized button image 60AK005) and a second specific display that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display (for example, a large-sized button image 60AK005). ), and,
The specific display is performed by performing an action effect that acts on the first specific display (for example, an effect that the star image 60AK009 acts on the medium-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10(C)), etc.). It is possible to change to the second specific display (for example, the button image 60AK005 is changed to a large size by the action of the star image 60AK009),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the effect of production is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a figure which shows the main fluctuation patterns. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the execution period etc. of meter production, meter suggestion production, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B. It is a figure which shows the time-sequential position of the 1st timing-4th timing in meter production. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a figure which shows the execution determination example of meter suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the content of the execution pattern of meter production, a determination rate, etc. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the time series relationship of the operation timing in the 1st timing-4th timing, and the subsequent production. It is the figure which shows the production screen example of meter production. It is the figure which shows the production screen example of meter production. It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen of meter suggestion production. It is an example of determining the number of times of change of the meter effect according to the modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen which concerns on a modification.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of special symbols is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers or the like) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended, and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of held storages. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. To display the first number of reserved memories, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a fixed open state where a game ball can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When the game balls enter the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a special winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door which is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening door serves as a special winning opening as a specific area which changes between an open state and a closed state. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When the game ball enters the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, the winning of the starting openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending storages, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that the player can press. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the operation (operation etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hit ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this public figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol is "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

When the game ball enters the first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

It should be noted that, when the game ball enters (start winning) the starting winning opening during the period during which the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (a start prize has occurred, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol is given, and the jackpot symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, it is a “small hit”. Also, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "missing symbol" is generated.

After the display result in the special figure game is "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the "big hit" category is set. For example, you can prepare multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big-hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., below), and according to these, a big hit The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the special winning opening is opened. Note that, similar to the big hit type, the "small hit" may be provided with a small hit type.

After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the big hit type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming "per figure" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

The normal state is a game state other than the special state such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on as in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As effects to be executed in accordance with the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing at which the display result (also called the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later, the decorative design not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect in which is continued.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot gaming state is terminated, it is changed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation pattern (normal pattern). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, the fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5” etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state) and when "small hit". The common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach lost") may be displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is “miss”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach miss”) (Also referred to as) the fixed decorative design may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice effect includes a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and a look-ahead notice effect that gives notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before the execution (a variable display whose execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display is simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit midfield effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit midfield effect, an effect that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion effect that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. Incidentally, during the small hit game state, some big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, big hit type that makes the subsequent game state a highly accurate state) big hit game By executing a common effect in the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-precision state and the low-precision state. May be.

Further, for example, when the special drawing game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of ordinary figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the universal figure hold display device 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting the gaming ball A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when it enters is transmitted) and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), a game status (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening big winning opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), command for specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and effects (various effects according to the progress of the game based on the received effect control command, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). (Including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of effect based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal according to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, for example. And an output port of.

Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control substrate 12, the sound control substrate 13, and the lamp control substrate 14, are also referred to as sub substrates. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, RAM 102 accessible settings, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power failure, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a computer for hall management installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “universal hit”. The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and by displaying the ordinary figure hold indicator 25C, the number of stored ordinary figure reserves is displayed.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when an electric power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize set to be transmitted in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting a production control command corresponding to each process to the production control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in correspondence with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) are referenced. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not to display "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (which is also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in the 1st special design display 4A and the 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol It includes a process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". When the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process of opening the big hit ends.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the jackpot gaming state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation that notifies the end of the big hit game state is executed, and the probability change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on that the display result is "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing for ending the small hit game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small hit opening processing is ended.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position, control for performing a predetermined operation confirmation, and other controls for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing in step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the production control command at the time of the winning prize transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command for designating stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what is done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6." Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed without receiving the command designating the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "miss". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Also, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 designating termination of the small hitting game state, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit medium effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit mid-game production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of end effect effect control at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 60AK)
Next, the characteristic unit 60AK of the present embodiment will be described.

(Variation pattern)
In the characteristic part 60AK, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8A is mainly used. Here, PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2-PA3-4 are prepared as the variation patterns at the time of losing. In addition, PB3-2 to PB3-4 are prepared as the variation patterns at the time of a big hit. In the characteristic part 60AK, a small hit or the like may be omitted.

PA1-1 and PA2-1 designate non-reach. PA2-1 is a shortened pattern (a pattern selected during time saving control) in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 to PA3-4 and PB3-2 to PB3-4 specify the reach. PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify normal reach (no development) as the reach effect to be executed at the time of reach, PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify super reach A as the reach effect, and PA3-4 and PB3-. 4 specifies super reach B as a reach effect.

In the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 of FIG. 5, the CPU 103 performs a lottery by a random value for fluctuation pattern determination (one of game random numbers) and a fluctuation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. The variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure game to be executed is determined (selected) to one of the above variation patterns. The determination rate of the variation pattern is set to increase in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1 (selected only during time-saving control)>PA3-2>PA3-3>PA3-4 when lost. .. At the time of a big hit, PB3-4>PB3-3>PB3-2 are set in the order of higher. The non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1 or PA2-1) is the loss confirmation. Further, the jackpot expectation of the reach effect is set to be higher in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach (no development). Further, during the time saving control, the PA2-1 having the short special time fluctuation time is easily selected, and the average special time fluctuation time becomes shorter than that when the time saving control is not performed. When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating the determined variation pattern to the effect control board 12.

Although detailed processing will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 executes normal reach when the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern PA3-2 or PB3-2. When the variation pattern designating command designates any one of variation patterns PA3-3, PB3-3, PA3-3, and PB3-3, production control CPU 120 executes normal reach and then normal reach to super reach A or. Develop to B.

(Meter production and meter suggestion production)
As shown in FIG. 8-1, when developing from normal reach to super reach A or B (when the variation pattern is any of PA3-3, PB3-3, PA3-3, PB3-3), a meter effect is produced. Is executed (FIGS. 8-2 (B) and (C)). The meter effect is executed as a part of the reach effect, and is an effect to fuel whether or not the super reach that develops from the normal reach becomes the super reach B. The meter effect is an effect of accumulating (adding) points (Pt) in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-10) displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-9, See FIGS. 8-10). When the points are accumulated up to the upper limit (here, 100 Pt) and the meter image 60AK002 is full, the meter effect is successful and the super reach B is developed (FIG. 8-2(B)). On the other hand, if the meter image 60AK002 does not become full without accumulating points up to the upper limit (100 Pt in this case), the meter effect fails and the super reach A is developed (FIG. 8-2(C)). The super reach B has a higher expectation of a big hit, so it is more pleasing to the player that the meter production is successful. When the normal reach does not evolve to the super reach (when the variation pattern is PA3-2 or PB3-2), the meter effect is not executed (FIG. 8-2(A)).

In the characteristic part 60AK, a meter suggestion effect (FIG. 8-11) that indicates whether or not the meter effect is executed is also executed. Since the meter suggestion effect is executed when the normal reach is executed, it can be executed even when the super reach is not developed (FIG. 8-2).

(Meter production)
In the meter effect, the first timing to the fourth timing are set as the timing (here, the concept of the period is included) for accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002, as shown in FIG. 8-3. As effects that can be executed at each timing among the meter effects, there are prepared effects such as “automatic addition”, “small button repeated hits”, “middle button”, and “large button”. The meter effect is a battle effect in which an ally character 60AK003 and an enemy character 60AK004 battle each other, and points are accumulated according to the progress of the battle (progress of each effect from the first timing to the fourth timing) (FIG. 8-9). 8 and 10).

"Automatic addition" is an effect that automatically accumulates points without accepting operations from the player (points are gradually accumulated as the battle progresses) (Figs. 8-9(D)-(F)). Is. In the "automatic addition", the total points (here, the total number of added points) accumulated in the "automatic addition" are also notified (the image of "+5Pt!" in FIG. 8-9(F)).

"Small button repeated hits" displays an image of "slow hit!" and a small-sized button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B as an effect image for accelerating the operation, and the number of times the push button 31B is hit repeatedly. This is an effect of accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 when the number of times reaches a predetermined number (FIGS. 8-9(B)-(C)). In the “small button repeated hits”, when points are accumulated, that effect (here, the number of added points) is also notified (the image of “+10Pt!” in FIG. 8-9(C)). The case where the number of continuous hits does not reach the predetermined number will be described later.

The “middle button” displays an image of “press!” and a medium-sized button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B as effect images for promoting the operation, and the push button 31B is pressed. Sometimes it is an effect of accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-10(A)-(B)). With the "middle button", when points are accumulated, that effect (here, the number of added points) is also notified (the image of "+35Pt!" in FIG. 8-10(B)). The case where the push button 31B is not pressed will be described later.

For the "large button", an image of "press!" and a large-sized button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B are displayed as effect images for promoting operation, and the push button 31B has been pressed. Sometimes it is an effect of accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-10(D)-(F)). With the "large button", when points are accumulated, that effect (here, the number of points added) is also notified (the image of "+50Pt!" in FIG. 8-10(E)). The case where the push button 31B is not pressed will be described later.

Of the above-mentioned effects, "small button repeated hits", "middle button", and "large button" add points in accordance with the operation, so they may be called operation-type effects. Since "automatic addition" automatically adds points (since no operation is required), it may be called a non-operation type effect.

In the meter production, when the meter image 60AK002 is full, the fact that the meter is full is notified (the image of “meter MAX!!” in FIG. 8-10(E)), and then to the super reach B. The development of is performed as part of the meter production. In the meter effect, if the meter image 60AK002 is not full, the fact is notified (for example, an image of "sorry..."), and then the effect of the development to the super reach A is a part of the meter effect. Done as.

The effects executed at each of the first timing to the fourth timing are preset by the execution pattern of the meter effects (FIG. 8-6), and are collectively determined at the start of the variable display.

(Meter suggestion production)
In the meter suggestion effect, a suggestion image 60AK011 indicating whether or not the meter effect is executed is displayed, and suggests the start of the meter effect while prompting the player's operation (pressing operation on the push button 31B) (FIG. 8-11). ). In the meter suggestion effect, an image indicating that the meter effect is started by the operation of the push button 31B (such as “there is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”) is displayed. When there is no operation, the suggestion image 60AK011 is deleted. In addition, when the meter effect is executed (when the super reach is executed), if the push button 31B is operated, an image notifying that the meter effect will be executed thereafter (“Meter effect execution!!”). Etc.) may be displayed. When the meter effect is not executed (in the case of normal reach (no development)), if the push button 31B is operated, an image ("sorry...") is displayed to inform that the meter effect is not executed after that. May be.

(Variable display start setting process)
The effect control CPU 120 executes the process shown in FIG. 8-4 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of FIG.

First, the CPU 120 for effect control, based on the variable pattern of the variable display to be executed (hereinafter, this variation pattern) and the variable display result of the variable display to be executed (hereinafter, this variable display result), the final stop symbol. (Fixed decorative pattern) is determined (step 60AKS101). The variation pattern and the variable display result are specified by the effect control command (here, variation pattern designation command, display result designation command) transmitted from the main substrate 11 at the start of the variable display and analyzed by the command analysis processing. The final stop symbol is prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result, and is determined by lottery or the like. Here, the lottery means a determination method based on a random number value and a table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 (the same applies hereinafter). As the random number value, one of the random numbers for the performance updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random number updating for the performance is used (hereinafter, the same applies to the lottery).

Then, it is determined whether or not the current variation pattern is one that specifies the reach (PA3-2 to PA3-4, PB3-2 to PB3-4) (step 60AKS102). When the reach is designated (step 60AKS102; Yes), the presence or absence of execution of the meter suggestive effect is determined by lottery (step 60AKS103). The determination rate of execution/non-execution is set to the rate shown in FIG. 8-5. That is, the effect control CPU 120 specifies whether the current variation pattern is normal reach (no development) (PA3-2, PB3-2), or specifies super reach (PA3-3 to PA3-4, Whether or not to execute the meter suggestive effect is determined at different rates depending on whether PB3-3 to PB3-4). Here, in the case of super reach, it is easy to execute the meter suggestive effect. That is, the execution rate of the meter suggestive effect is higher when the meter effect is executed than when it is not executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the current variation pattern specifies super reach (step 60AKS104). When the super reach is specified (step 60AKS104; Yes), the super reach is executed in the variable display from now on, and the meter effect is executed. At this time, the execution pattern of the meter effect is determined by lottery (step 60AKS105).

The content of each execution pattern of the meter effect and the determination rate of each execution pattern are shown in FIG. 8-6.

In each of the first to fourth timing columns in FIG. 8-6, the effect name executed at that timing (“automatic addition”, “small button continuous hit”, “middle button”, “large button”) Is listed. Each effect is as described above.

The point (Pt) in parentheses in each column of the first timing to the fourth timing is a point to be added at that timing (in the case of an operation system effect, a point to be added when an operation is performed. Same for points below). As shown in FIG. 8-6, points to be added in the effect executed at each of the first timing to the fourth timing are predetermined by the execution pattern.

The list of total points is a total of points added in each effect executed at the first timing to the fourth timing. The execution patterns ME01, ME03, ME05, ME07, and ME09 in which the total points reach 100 points are the execution patterns of the successful meter effect because the meter image 60AK002 is full (100 points is full). The execution pattern ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, ME10) in which the total points are less than 100 points is a failure meter production execution pattern because the meter image 60AK002 does not reach full (100 points is full).

In the “automatic addition”, 5 points are added (points are added gradually (for example, every 0.1 points), and 5 points are added in total). In the “small button repeated hit”, 10 points are added when there is a repeated hit operation. With the "middle button", 35 points are added when an operation is performed. For the "middle button" executed at the fourth timing, if the meter effect is successful, 50 points are added when the operation is performed, and the meter is operated when all the operation system effects before that are operated. The image 60AK002 is full (see ME05 and ME06). With the "large button" when the meter effect is successful, 50 points or 80 points are added when the operation is performed, and the meter image 60AK002 is full when all the operation system effects before that are operated. (See ME01 and ME03 for 50 points. See ME09 for 80 points). For the "large button" when the meter effect is unsuccessful, 45 points are added when an operation is performed.

If there is no operation despite the operation system effect being executed, the meter image 60AK002 cannot be filled up even if the meter effect is a successful meter effect. In that case, at a predetermined timing after the fourth timing, a point obtained by subtracting the current number of points from the upper limit point (here, 100Pt) of the meter image 60AK002 is stored in the meter image 60AK002 (that is, the meter image 60AK002 is stored). A development effect (hereinafter referred to as a point full tank special effect) that develops into a super reach B is performed as a part of the meter effect. When the meter effect is a failed meter effect (that is, when it is not necessary to fill the meter image 60AK002), no special effect is executed.

For example, when executing the meter effect with the execution pattern ME01, the effect of “small button continuous hit” is executed at the first timing, the effect of “automatic addition” is executed at the second timing, and the “middle button” is executed at the third timing. Is performed, and the "large button" effect is performed at the fourth timing. When there is an operation in all operation system effects, the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 increase from 10 points→15 points→50 points→100 points. When there is no operation in at least one operation system effect, the points obtained by subtracting the current point number from the upper limit points (here, 100Pt) of the meter image 60AK002 are stored in the meter image 60AK002 after the fourth timing. After that, the development effect to the super reach B is executed. A meter effect is constituted by these series of effects.

When executing the meter effect with the execution pattern ME02, the effect of “small button continuous hit” is executed at the first timing, the effect of “automatic addition” is executed at the second timing, and the effect of “middle button” is executed at the third timing. Is executed, and the effect of the “large button” is executed at the fourth timing. When the operation is performed in all operation system effects, the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 increase from 10 points→15 points→50 points→95 points. Even if there is no operation in at least one operation system effect, the special effect is not executed because the meter effect in the execution pattern is a failed meter effect. After that, the development effect to the super reach A is executed. A meter effect is constituted by these series of effects.

In step 60AKS105, when the current variation pattern is the super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the failed meter effect execution patterns ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, ME10 as the current meter effect execution pattern. (select. The determination rate of each execution pattern is set to the rate shown in FIG. 8-6.

In step 60AKS105, when the current variation pattern is super reach B, the effect control CPU 120 sets one of the successful meter effect execution patterns ME01, ME03, ME05, ME07, ME09 (failed meter effect execution pattern). It is determined (selected) as the execution pattern of the current meter effect. The determination rate of each execution pattern is set to the rate shown in FIG. 8-6.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the determination rates of the execution patterns ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, ME10 (execution patterns of the failed meter effect) are equal (20/100 for each). On the other hand, the execution ratios ME01, ME03, and ME09 (execution patterns of successful meter effects, which are execution patterns in which the "large button" is executed at the fourth timing) are determined by the execution rate It is lower than each determination rate or the sum of determination rates of the patterns ME05 and ME07 (execution pattern of successful meter effect, in which the “middle button” is executed at the fourth timing). Furthermore, the execution pattern in which "automatic addition" is executed at the fourth timing is only the execution pattern of the failed meter effect (ME10). For this reason, when "automatic addition" is executed at the fourth timing, the "rear button A" is executed without developing into the super reach B (developing only into the super reach A). The rate of development into super reach B is higher when the “large button” is executed than when it is executed. Further, the ratio of developing to the super reach A is higher when the “middle button” is executed than when the “large button” is executed. Since the super-reach B has a higher jackpot expectation than the super-reach A, the “large button” has a higher jackpot expectation than the “middle button” and the “automatic addition”. With regard to "middle button" and "automatic addition," the "middle button" has a higher expectation of a big hit.

In addition, the rate at which the operation system effect is executed at the first timing is 40/100 in any of the variation patterns Super Reach A and Super Reach B, and the rate at which the non-operation system effect is executed is The variation pattern is 60/100 in both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The rate at which the operation system effect is executed at the second timing is 60/100 in both of the variation patterns Super Reach A and Super Reach B, and the rate at which the non-operation system effect is performed is the variation pattern. Is 40/100 in both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The rate at which the operation system effect is executed at the third timing is 80/100 in both of the variation patterns Super Reach A and Super Reach B, and the rate at which the non-operation system effect is performed is the variation pattern. 20/100 in both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The ratio at which the operation system effect is executed at the fourth timing is 80/100 when the variation pattern is super reach A and 100/100 when the change pattern is super reach B, and the non-operation system effect is executed. The ratio is 20/100 when the variation pattern is super reach A, and 0/100 when the variation pattern is super reach B. From the above, at each timing of the first timing to the fourth timing, the ratio of which of the operating system effect and the non-operation effect is executed is different.

Further, the points added in the operation-based production are at least 10 points or more, which is higher than the points (5 points) added in the non-operation-based production.

Returning to FIG. 8D, when the current fluctuation pattern does not specify the reach (step 60AKS104; No), when the current fluctuation pattern does not specify the super reach (step 60AKS104; No), or step 60AKS105. After executing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect or the like is executed, the mode of the effect to be executed, and the like (step 60AKS106). Specifically, the execution of various effects such as a notice effect by a lottery (an effect that gives an advance notice of the expectation of a big hit, and the effect mode may be different depending on whether it is a high base or a low base). The presence/absence and its form are determined. At this time, by changing the determination ratio in the lottery according to the variable display result this time, the variation pattern this time, etc., the jackpot expectation degree (super reach execution expected (Including degrees, etc.) Further, when the variation pattern this time is to specify the reach, it is determined to execute the reach effect (the mode may be changed depending on the final stop design) specified by the variation pattern (of the super reach). In the case of the execution decision, it is also decided to execute the meter effect in the execution pattern decided above).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 pre-determines the start timing (the effect to be executed and the variation pattern) of the effect (reach effect (including meter effect), meter suggestive effect, notice effect, etc.) decided to be executed above. Is set) (step 60AKS107). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 measures the timer value according to the special figure change time corresponding to the change pattern of this time, the effect control process timer (provided in the RAM 122, and measuring the elapsed time from the start of execution of the variable display). Timer) for setting) as an initial value, and the effect control data of the effect specification data that specifies the type and mode (including the execution pattern of the meter effect) of the effect determined to be executed, and the execution start timing of the effect. A timer value is stored in the RAM 122 in association with an execution timing specific timer value (which is preset in relation to the effect to be executed and the variation pattern (special figure variation time)) indicated by comparison with the timer value of the timer. It is stored in the area (here, these data function as an effect control pattern). When there are a plurality of effects decided to be executed, effect control CPU 120 stores the effect specifying data and the execution timing specifying timer value in the timer value storage area for each effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 supplies the display control unit 123 with an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design that derives the final stop design determined in the manner specified by the current variation pattern and the final design (step 60AKS108). Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 starts variable display of the decorative pattern. At this time, the display of the variable display corresponding display may be updated (shift of the hold display, etc.).

After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" (step 60AKS109), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

(Processing during variable display)
The effect control CPU 120 executes the process shown in FIG. 8-7 in the variable display effect effect process (step S172) of FIG.

The effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value after decrement is 0, so that the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of this time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (step 60AKS201).

When the timer value is not 0, that is, when the special figure variation time (which is also the execution period of the variable display of the decorative pattern) has not elapsed (step 60AKS201; No), the effect control CPU 120 is currently in the meter suggesting effect. It is determined whether it is the execution start timing (step 60AKS202). Here, the execution timing specific timer value that matches the current timer value of the production control process timer is stored in the above timer value storage area, and the production specific data corresponding to the execution timing specific timer value is indicated by the meter. When the effect is specified, it is determined that the current time is the start timing of the meter suggestion effect (the same applies to the determination of the execution start timing of the effect). When it is the start timing of the meter suggestive effect (step 60AKS202; Yes), an instruction to start execution of the meter suggestive effect in a mode specified by the effect specifying data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS203). In response to this instruction, the display control unit 123 starts execution of the meter suggestive effect.

After step 60AKS203, if the current time is not the execution start timing of the meter suggestive effect (step 60AKS202; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current time is the execution start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204). When it is the start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204; Yes), an instruction to start execution of the meter effect in a mode (any of the execution patterns ME01 to ME10) specified by the effect specifying data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS205). ). In response to this instruction, the display control unit 123 starts execution of the meter effect.

After step 60AKS205, when the current time is not the execution start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204; No), it is determined whether the current time is within the operation acceptance period in the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206). For example, when it is decided to execute the meter suggestive effect, a set of timer values corresponding to the operation acceptance period (assumed to be predetermined in relation to the variation pattern, etc.) and a set of the timer values are displayed. It is stored in the RAM 122 in association with specific data that specifies that it is related to suggestive effects. In step 60AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific data is stored in the RAM 122 and whether any of the set of timer values corresponding to the specific data matches the timer value of the effect control process timer. If it matches, it is determined that the current time is within the operation acceptance period in the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206; Yes). If they do not match, it is determined that it is not within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS206; No).

If it is within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS206; Yes), it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is pressed (step 60AKS207). When the detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B and indicating that the operation on the push button 31B is detected is determined to be the pressing operation. In this case (step 60AKS207; Yes), the display control unit 123 displays an image (such as “there is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”) indicating that the meter effect is started by operating the push button 31B. An instruction to perform is supplied (step 60AKS208). According to the instruction, the display control unit 123 displays the image on the image display device 5. At this time, since the operation acceptance period ends, the set of timer values and the specific data are deleted.

The determination of the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS206) may be performed by the effect control CPU 120 by inquiring of the display control unit 123 whether the current operation acceptance period is present (the same applies to other operation acceptance periods. ).

After step 60AKS208, if the current is not the operation acceptance period of the meter suggestive effect (step 60AKS206; No), if there is no operation (step 60AKS207; No), it is determined whether the current is within the operation acceptance period of the meter effect. (Step 60AKS209). For example, when the execution pattern of the meter effect is determined, a collection of timer values corresponding to the operation acceptance period and an operation effect for which the operation acceptance period is provided for all the operation effects included in the current execution pattern. And the specific data for specifying the type (whether it is “small button continuous hit”, “middle button”, “large button”, etc.) is stored in the RAM 122 in association with each other. In step 60AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific data is stored in the RAM 122 and whether any of the set of timer values corresponding to the specific data matches the timer value of the effect control process timer. If they match, it is determined that the present is within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS209; Yes). If they do not match, it is determined that it is not within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS209; No).

If it is within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS209; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is an operation according to the type of operation system effect (step 60AKS210). For example, if the specific data corresponding to the set of timer values including the timer value that matches the timer value of the effect control process timer specifies "small button repeated hits", has the push button 31B been repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times? To judge. For example, the number of times the detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B indicating that the operation on the push button 31B is detected is counted every time the detection signal is supplied, and the counted value reaches a predetermined number. When it does, it is determined that the operation has been performed. When the specific data specifies “middle button” or “large button”, when a detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B indicating that the operation on the push button 31B is detected is supplied, the operation is performed. It is determined that there was.

If there is an operation (step 60AKS210; Yes), the display control unit 123 is supplied with an instruction to start the production corresponding to the acceptance of the operation (step 60AKS211). The effect is an effect in which the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004 in the battle, points are accumulated (added) to the meter image 60AK002, and the added number of points is notified, and the type of operation system effect It may be a different effect depending on the situation. Upon receiving the start instruction, the display control unit 123 executes the effect with respect to the operation system effect currently being executed (obviously, the effect mode is different depending on the operation system effect being executed). When there is an operation, the operation acceptance period ends, so the specific data and the timer value used this time are erased.

Since the periods from the first timing to the fourth timing are fixed at the time of starting the variable display, the end timing of the effect corresponding to the acceptance of the operation is the same regardless of the operation timing (first timing to The end timing of the fourth timing is the end timing of the effect (see FIG. 8-8). Therefore, in the effect, for the effect of notifying the added points, loop reproduction or the like may be performed until the effect end timing.

In the processing of steps 60AKS209 to 60AKS211, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to display the operation acceptance period, or if the operation acceptance period is reached, the period is the first timing to the fourth timing. It may be possible to inquire about the timing of which, the type of the operation system effect, and the like to obtain information about the operation acceptance period, and to perform the above-described various processes based on the obtained information.

After step 60AKS211, if the current time is not the operation reception period of the meter effect (step 60AKS209; No), if there is no operation (step 60AKS210; No), the effect currently set above (determined to be executed with the variable display this time) It is determined whether it is the start timing of the effect (step 60AKS212). Here, the determination is performed by determining whether the execution timing specific timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the current timer value of the effect control process timer. When the execution timing specific timer value that matches the current timer value of the effect control process timer is stored in the above timer value storage area, it is the start timing of the corresponding effect (including super reach, etc.). (Step 60AKS212; Yes), the execution start instruction of the effect specified by the effect specifying data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS213). Upon receiving the execution start instruction, the display control unit 123 starts the effect specified by the effect specifying data.

When it is not the performance execution start timing (step 60AKS212; No), the variable display processing is ended after step 60AKS213.

In step 60AKS201, if the timer value is 0, that is, if the special figure change time has elapsed (step 60AKS201; Yes), the variable display result is transmitted from the main board 11 in the special figure game, It is determined whether or not an effect control command (design determination designating command) for designating the fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed has been received (step 60AKS214). At this time, if the command is not received (step 60AKS 214; No), the variable display effect process is ended.

When the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step 60AKS214; Yes), it is the timing for deriving the final stop symbol, so the display control unit 123 derives the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) (stops the symbol). Is instructed (step 60AKS215). Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 ends the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 and derives the fixed decorative design (variable display result). Thereafter, a timer value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 is set in the RAM 122 by a predetermined timer. (Step 60AKS216). Thereby, the reception waiting time is set. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" (step 60AKS217), and the variable display effect effect processing is ended.

(Example of production screen for meter production)
An example of an effect screen for meter effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. 8-9 and 8-10 are examples of the effect screen of the meter effect in the execution pattern ME01. As shown in FIG. 8-9(A), when the meter effect starts, the battle in which the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 fight each other starts. At this time, the display of a button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B is started. The button image 60AK005 that is started to be displayed is still small in size, and is displayed dark or translucent at this point. The dark or semi-transparent display can notify that the current operation is not in the acceptance period. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the button image 60AK005 is displayed darkly or semi-transparently during the operation valid period. The button image may be displayed only during the operation acceptance period.

Then, with the arrival of the first timing, the effect of "small button repeated hits" is started (Fig. 8-9(B)). In the effect, an image of “blow off!” and a small-sized button image 60AK005 displayed more clearly (brightly or non-transparently) than when the meter effect was started (even in the operation valid period, in the operation valid period, in comparison with the non-operation valid period). Is clearly displayed.) and are displayed as effect images for promoting the operation. When the number of continuous hits on the push button 31B reaches a predetermined number of times, the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-9(C)). In this case, 10 points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 (the upper end of the image filled with dots) is increased by 10 points). Then, the image of “+10 Pt!” informs that 10 points have been accumulated (added). If the number of consecutive hits has not reached the predetermined number, the hit of the attack and the addition of points are not performed, and the effect of "small button consecutive hits" ends.

When the second timing comes after the end of the first timing, the effect of “automatic addition” is started (FIG. 8-9(D)). With "automatic addition", points are automatically accumulated without accepting an operation from a player. Specifically, the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 move or attack each other, and each time the ally character 60AK003 attacks (weak attack), the points are gradually increased (for example, 0.1 point each). It accumulates (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 gradually rises) (FIG. 8-9(E)). At the end of the second timing, the total points accumulated by this "automatic addition" will reach 5 points. At this time, an image of "+5Pt!" is displayed to notify that 5 points are newly accumulated (added) (FIG. 8-9(F)).

When the third timing comes after the end of the second timing, the effect of the "middle button" is started (Fig. 8-10(A)). In the "middle button", an image of "press!" and a medium-sized button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B are displayed as effect images for promoting the operation. When the push button 31B is pressed (single operation), the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-10(B)). In this case, 35 points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 is increased by 35 points). Then, the image of “+35 Pt!” informs that 35 points are newly accumulated (added). If the operation is not performed, the hit of the attack and the addition of points are not performed, and the effect of the "middle button" is finished as it is.

After the end of the third timing and before the arrival of the fourth timing, the star image 60AK009 acts on the medium-sized button image 60AK005 (displayed dark or translucent because it is out of the operation valid period) (here, (Contact), and the button image 60AK005 grows to a large size (FIG. 8-10(C)). The button image 60AK005 that has grown to a large size is displayed darkly or semi-transparently until the operation valid period comes.

Then, when the fourth timing arrives, the effect of the “large button” is started (FIG. 8-10(D)). In the "large button", an image of "press!" and a large-sized button image 60AK005 simulating the push button 31B are displayed as effect images for promoting the operation. When the push button 31B is pressed (single operation), the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-10(B)). In this case, in the meter image 60AK002, 50 points are accumulated (the meter level increases). Then, the image of “+50Pt!” informs that 50 points are newly accumulated (added). Here, the point becomes the upper limit value (full tank), and the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 also rises by 50 points and becomes full tank. Then, by displaying the image of “Meter MAX!!”, that is, it is informed that the meter effect has been successful, after that, the effect of development to the super reach B is executed, and the meter effect ends. When the execution pattern is ME02, the points do not reach the upper limit value, so that the effect of development to super reach A is executed and the meter effect ends. In addition, when there is no operation even once in each of the above-mentioned operation system effects and there is no point addition, since the points have not reached the upper limit value, the special effect for point full tank described above is executed.

(Example screen for meter suggestion)
In the meter suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 8-11, a suggestion image 60AK011 that indicates whether or not the meter effect is executed is displayed, and the player's operation (pressing operation on the push button 31B) is prompted to perform the meter effect effect. Suggests initiation (FIGS. 8-11). In the meter suggestion effect, an image indicating that the meter effect is started by the operation of the push button 31B (such as “there is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”) is displayed. When there is no operation, the suggestion image 60AK011 is deleted.

(Effect of feature part 60AK)
(1) In the characteristic part 60AK, the meter image 60AK002 can be changed at the first timing to the fourth timing in the meter effect. The change is a rise of the meter here (FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10). Then, as the pattern of the change, a non-operation system effect that does not require an operation (“automatic addition”) and an operation system effect that requires an operation (“small button continuous hit”, “middle button”, “large button”) Are prepared, and the ratio of whether the operating system effect or the non-operating system effect is executed is different at each of the first timing to the fourth timing (FIG. 8-6). In this way, a pattern that does not depend on the player's operation is prepared as the change pattern of the meter image 60AK002, and the ratio of the change pattern of the meter image 60AK002 is changed at each timing, whereby the meter image 60AK002 is changed. The change can be diversified, and the interest of the game is improved with respect to the meter image 60AK002.

(2) Further, as a display for accelerating the operation of the player, an image of "repeatedly hit!", an image of "press!", a button image 60AK005, etc. are displayed, and "small button repeated hits" executed at different timings, By changing the mode of the button image 60AK005 for the "middle button" and the "large button", the effect can be diversified, and the operation by the player is promoted, so that the enjoyment of the game is improved. In addition, by adding 10 points for “small button continuous hit”, adding 35 points for “middle button”, and adding 50 points for “large button”, meter image is displayed according to the mode of the button image 60AK005. Since the degree of change (addition points) of 60AK002 is made different, the production can be diversified, and the operation by the player is promoted, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) Further, when the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 is changed, an image for notifying addition points such as “+10Pt!” and a notification that the meter such as “meter MAX!!” has become full. By displaying an image or the like, the information regarding the meter image 60AK002 can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) Further, since the execution ratio of the meter effect is changed depending on whether or not the meter suggestion effect is executed, the player pays attention even before the meter effect and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(6) As the button image 60AK005, a medium size and a large size button image 60AK005 having a higher jackpot expectation than the medium size are prepared, and the star image 60AK009 is made to act on the medium size button image 60AK005 so that the button image 60AK005 Since the size can be changed to a large size, the effect of changing from a medium size to a large size is improved, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In addition to preparing a non-operation system effect and an operation system effect, 10 points or more points are added in the operation operation effect, and 5 points are added in the non-operation operation effect to obtain the operation operation effect. Since the points to be added in the non-operation system effect (the degree of change of the meter level of the meter image 60AK002, the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002) are different, the non-operation system effect is prepared and the non-operation system effect and the operation system effect Since the points added by and are different, the change of the meter image 60AK002 can be diversified, and the interest of the game with respect to the meter image 60AK002 is improved.

(8) Further, since the added points are larger in the operation-based production than in the non-operation-based production, the player's motivation for the operation-based production can be increased and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(9) In the "automatic addition", points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle effect, and the accumulated points are notified by the image of "+5Pt!". Therefore, the information regarding the meter image 60AK002 (point information) is displayed. It can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that an image (“+0.1Pt!” or the like) for notifying the accumulated points may be continuously displayed each time points are gradually accumulated, and this also allows information regarding the meter image 60AK002 (point information). Can be provided to the player, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(Structure taking the above-mentioned characteristic part as an example)
The configurations using the above-mentioned characteristic portion as an example will be listed below. The matters disclosed above and the following configurations can be omitted regardless of the matters and configurations.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like),
Detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B),
Specific effect (for example, Super Reach B, etc.) when the effect state (for example, meter image 60AK002, etc.) changes to a specific state (for example, the state where the meter is full (FIG. 8-10(E)), etc.) And a specific effect executing means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing
The effect state can be changed toward the specific state at a plurality of timings (for example, first timing to fourth timing) in a predetermined period, and the action of the player is detected by the detection means. Based on a first change pattern (for example, an operation system effect) that changes based on the above, and a second change pattern (for example, a non-operation system effect) that changes regardless of the detection of the movement of the player by the detection means. Can be changed (FIGS. 8-6, 8-9, 8-10, etc.),
Amusement machine.

The detecting means includes an operating means operated by a player. The stick controller 31A may be used as the operation means. For example, in the meter effect, points are added based on the tilting motion of the stick controller 31A. A cross key, a plurality of buttons or the like may be adopted as the operation means. The detection means may be a camera, an infrared sensor or the like for detecting the movement of the player.

The effect state may be an image displayed on the image display device 5 or a light emitting means such as a plurality of LEDs whose number of lights changes according to points. In addition to the meter shape, the performance state is one light emitting part or image (for example, a hold display, an active display, etc.), an image in which a squib is connected to a bomb, an image of an egg, and an image of a number to be counted down/up. May be. The color of one light emitting unit or image sequentially changes until a specific color (specific state). In the image in which the fuse is connected to the bomb, the fuse is ignited and the bomb explodes (specific state). In the image of the egg, it gradually cracks, and when the egg breaks, a predetermined character is born (specific state). In the image of the number to be counted down/up, the number is counted down/up to 0 or 100 (specific state).

The specific effect may be normal reach or the like in addition to super reach. Further, a notice effect (including a pre-read notice effect) may be used. The specific effect may be an effect that notifies that the degree of advantage such as a big hit expectation degree is high. The degree of advantage is a degree (probability) in which the player is in an advantageous state or has already been in an advantageous state, and other than the expectation degree such as a jackpot expectation degree (the possibility that an advantageous state will come from now on), the probability change state, The present advantage such as a time saving state (whether or not the present state is an advantageous state, for example, can be realized by changing the determination ratio of the lottery depending on whether the present state is the advantageous state or not) is included.

The operation required for the first change pattern may be long pressing or the like. In the above-described embodiment, the second change pattern gradually adds points, but may add a predetermined point at a time (change the effect state to a predetermined state at once). It is preferable that the determination as to which of the first change pattern and the second change pattern should be made is made in advance by a lottery or the like before the start of variation and before the start of displaying the effect state. Further, for each of the plurality of timings, which of the first change pattern and the second change pattern may be changed may be determined by lottery or the like. It may be possible to change either the first change pattern or the second change pattern at each of a plurality of timings, but at some timing, it is possible to change only the first change pattern or the second change pattern. It may be changeable (for example, only the operation system effect can be executed at the fourth timing). There may be a pattern in which the effect state is changed only by one change pattern.

An advantage may be set for each type of operation-type effect and non-operation-type effect, so that an effect with a higher degree of advantage may be executed more easily after a plurality of timings. For example, when collectively determining the execution patterns of the meter effects, each execution pattern and the determination rate are set so that the large button having a high advantage is likely to appear at the fourth timing. Further, like the characteristic unit 60AK, it is preferable that the effect of a type in which a high point is given is more likely to be executed after a plurality of timings. As a result, the player's expectation is maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

In the above-mentioned characteristic part 60AK, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the game is played. When a symbol is stopped in response to an operation of a stop button by a player, if a combination of stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, big The characteristic unit 60AK can be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus) are mounted. It suffices to display the above-mentioned effect state and the like in the effect of the slot machine. In this case, the specific effect or the like is an effect or the like that notifies the degree of expectation of a big bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ, or the like.

(2) At least two timings of the plurality of timings have different ratios of which of the first change pattern and the second change pattern the effect state changes (for example, the first timing to the second timing). The ratio of whether the operation-based effect or the non-operation-based effect is executed at each of the four timings is different (FIG. 8-6, etc.).

In the characteristic part 60AK, at all timings (first timing to fourth timing) at which the effect state (meter image 60AK002) can be changed, the ratio of change in the first change pattern or the second change pattern is calculated. Although the ratios are different, the ratios may be different at least at two timings, and the ratios at later timings may be the same. The above-described ratio is also a ratio at which either the operation-based effect or the non-operation-based effect is executed in the characteristic unit 60AK. When there are a plurality of types of change ratios in the first change pattern or the second change pattern, the change ratios may be the sum or average value of the change ratios of each of the plurality of types. In the characteristic part 60AK, there is only "automatic addition" as the second change pattern, but a plurality of types of effects may be prepared. For example, it is possible to prepare both those in which points are gradually added and those in which points are added at once.

By diversifying the change in the effect state, a pattern that does not depend on the movement of the player is prepared as a change pattern of the effect state, and the rate of change of the effect state is changed at two or more timings. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved with respect to the performance state.

(3) The amount of change in the effect state is different between the first change pattern and the second change pattern (for example, in the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, 5 points. Point addition etc.). In addition, the said structure includes the case where the said 1st change pattern and the said 2nd change pattern have a common change amount in one part.

When a plurality of types of first change patterns are prepared (the above-mentioned operation system effect), the amount of change in the effect state may be the amount of change of each type, or the average value of the amount of change of each type. And so on. The same applies to the second change pattern. Also, a plurality of changeable amounts may be prepared for one first change pattern and one second change pattern (for example, "large button" +50Pt, 45Pt, etc.). The amount of change in the effect state in this case may be each amount of change, or may be an average value of the amount of change, or the like.

According to such a configuration, since a pattern that does not depend on the movement of the player is prepared as the change pattern of the effect state and the amount of change in the effect state is changed according to the change pattern, the change of the effect state is diversified. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved with respect to the performance state.

It is arbitrary which of the first change pattern and the second change pattern has a larger change amount, but the first change pattern has a larger change amount of the effect state than the second change pattern (for example, , 10 points or more may be added in the operation type effect, and 5 points may be added in the non-operation type effect). As a result, the player's motivation for operation can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that the amount of change in the second change pattern may be large in part, instead of necessarily increasing it. That is, it is preferable that the amount of change in the effect state of the first change pattern be greater than that of the second change pattern.

(4) When the effect state changes in the first change pattern, a promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player (for example, an image of "continuous hit!", an image of "press!", and a button image 60AK005 are displayed. (FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-10, etc.) is further provided with a promotion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12),
The promotion effect execution means causes different promotion effects at different timings in at least two different timings of the plurality of timings (for example, button images for “small button continuous hit”, “middle button”, and “large button” executed at different timings. 60AK005 can be performed in different modes).
The amount of change in the effect state is different for each of the different promotion effects (for example, "small button continuous hit" adds 10 points, "middle button" adds 35 points, "large button" 50 points, etc. May be added).

The promotion effect may be something that urges the player's action by means of an image, or may be something that urges the player's action by a lamp or the like. The different promotion effect may be at least one of different effect modes and different motions of the player who promotes (prompts). For example, the operation is the same, but the presentation mode may be different (display of the button image 60AK005 when the "middle button" or the "large button" (one-time operation)).

According to such a configuration, the action by the player is promoted by the promotion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) The effect state may be such that the number of changeable timings varies depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-12 ).

For example, when determining the execution pattern of the meter effect, first, the number of times (the number of change timings) of the operation-type effect/non-operation-type effect executed in the meter effect is determined, and then the execution pattern is determined by lottery ( An execution pattern corresponding to the number of executions is prepared in advance). For example, the number of executions is determined by lottery at the determination rate shown in FIG. The higher the number, the better the chances of success. In addition, when the change timing is three times, although the change timing should originally be four times, the mode in which the meter effect ends in the middle (in the third effect, the enemy character 60AK004 wins the effect) May be a failure mode). If it ends in the middle, it is not necessary to develop to the super reach (the meter production can be executed even in the normal reach (no development), and the meter production ends in the middle in the normal reach (no development)). A pattern may be prepared in which the production ends with a small number of times less than the third time.

With such a configuration, the player also pays attention to the timing of the change in the effect state, and the interest in the game is improved.

(6) A predetermined effect different according to the stage after the change or the amount of change when the effect state is changed (for example, an image for notifying an addition point such as "+10Pt!", a meter such as "meter MAX!!" Is further provided with predetermined effect executing means (for example, effect control board 12 or the like) for executing an image notifying that the tank is full.

The predetermined effect may be a mode of notifying the added points or the like, or may be an effect executed in response to the predetermined points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002. As an effect to be executed in response to the accumulation of predetermined points in the meter image 60AK002, for example, an LED or the like is turned on when a predetermined number of points (upper limit value, half thereof, 90% point, etc.) is accumulated in the meter image 60AK002. Then, there is a mode of notifying that the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 have reached a predetermined point.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with information regarding the state of performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) A special effect executing unit (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a battle effect in which an ally character 60AK003 and an enemy character 60AK004 battle each other) is further provided.
When the effect state changes in the second change pattern, the effect state changes according to the progress of the special effect (for example, points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle effect),
The special effect can notify the amount of change when the effect state changes (for example, an image notifying addition points such as “+5Pt!”).

The special effect may be an effect in which a ally character 60AK003 and an enemy character 60AK004 fight, or an effect in which a predetermined character runs and crosses obstacles.

The effect state may change in accordance with the progress of the special effect when changing in the first change pattern, as in the characteristic portion 60AK.

Even when the effect state is changed, an effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, an effect image is displayed when the attack (punch or kick) of the teammate character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004). Good (including adding points when gradually adding points with "automatic addition"). The notification of the change amount of the effect state (display of the image notifying the addition points, etc.) may be performed simultaneously with the effect or after the effect (these may attract the attention of the player. Yes, the interest in the game is improved). The notification of the amount of change may be performed for each addition of points when gradually adding points by “automatic addition” or the like (for example, an image of “+0.1Pt!” is displayed for each addition of points). ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with information regarding the state of performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

(8) Special effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing special effect (for example, meter suggestion effect) using the detection means before shifting to the predetermined period,
The ratio of transition to the predetermined period varies depending on whether or not the special effect is executed (for example, FIG. 8-5).

The special effect does not have to suggest execution of a meter effect such as a meter suggestion effect (an effect that changes the effect state). The special effect and the effect state may not be directly related.

With such a configuration, the player pays attention even before the predetermined period, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) A specific display unit (for example, effect control board 12) for displaying a specific display (for example, button image 60AK005) corresponding to the detection unit is further provided,
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a medium-sized button image 60AK005) and a second specific display that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display (for example, a large-sized button image 60AK005). ), and,
The specific display is performed by performing an action effect that acts on the first specific display (for example, an effect that the star image 60AK009 acts on the medium-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10(C)), etc.). The second specific display can be changed (for example, the button image 60AK005 is changed to a large size by the action of the star image 60AK009).

The size of the button image 60AK005 may be changed to a medium size by causing the star image 60AK009 to act on the small-sized button image 60AK005.

During the non-effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, a period other than the operation acceptance period), the action effect is executed after the first specific display is displayed (including displaying the display as dark as described above). By doing so, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display, and an operation effect using the second specific display (for example, an image of “press!” is displayed during the effective period of the detection by the detection means). (Promotion effect etc. to be performed) is executed (FIG. 8-10(C)). As a result, the expectation before the effective period can be increased.

There may be a plurality of types of action effects, and the rate of change to the second specific display may be different depending on which of the action effects is executed. For example, the type may be determined by a lottery in which a determination ratio is set so as to satisfy the above condition. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the action effect.

There are a plurality of types of action effects, and there are multiple types of display modes of the specific display after the change, and depending on which of the action effects is executed, the ratio of which of the specific displays changes is determined. It may be different. For example, the type may be determined by a lottery in which a determination ratio is set so as to satisfy the above condition. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the action effect.

There are a plurality of types of the detecting means (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), and the changed specific display (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.). A motion effect (for example, a push effect that displays an image of “press!”) detected by the detection means corresponding to different operating devices may be displayed. Display of "pull lever" or the like) may be performed.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which operation means corresponds to the specific display.

The specific display execution means, when displaying the specific display in the non-effective period of detection by the detection means, displays the specific display in a mode indicating the non-effective period (for example, dark or semi-transparent). It may be displayed, or a predetermined image such as “prohibition” may be superimposed and displayed on the specific display).

According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is ineffective.

The specific display execution means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the specific display is displayed over a plurality of (re)variable displays as a pseudo continuous variation, the specific display is displayed over a plurality of variable displays by prefetching, etc.) However, it may be changeable. Expectation can be increased over a plurality of variable displays.

It is possible to execute a notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect, a countdown effect, a character drop effect, etc.) that notifies that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. The action effect may be executed by executing. According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for a particular notice effect.

Setting means capable of setting the effect-related setting state to a first state (for example, a state in which the auto button function is disabled) or a second state (for example, a state in which the auto button function is enabled) (For example, the effect control board 12 and the like) and a specific effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied (for example, addition of points in “small button continuous hit”, “middle button”, “large button”, notification of added points, etc.) And a specific effect executing means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing the above, the specific effect executing means in the first state, based on the detection result of the detecting means, the effect executing condition is satisfied. While the specific effect can be executed, it is possible to execute the specific effect in the second state regardless of the detection result of the detection means, assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied (for example, the automatic button function is effective. When the setting is made, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the addition of points and the notification of the addition points are performed.), the setting means displays the detection result of the detection means during execution of the variable display. The setting may be changeable from the first state to the second state (for example, the setting can be changed by a predetermined operation during execution of the effect). According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(10) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to a player,
Equipped with an alerting means (eg, CPU 120 for effect control that displays "Pachinko/Pachislot is a moderately enjoyable game" on the image display device 5 in Fig. 8-13) capable of executing alerts for preventing the player from getting caught in the game.
The alerting means is
At least when the player is in a non-gaming state (for example, a customer waiting demonstration state) and when the advantageous state ends (for example, an ending effect execution period in the big hit gaming state), it is possible to execute a reminder to prevent entanglement (for example, 8-13, etc.),
Different modes (sizes are different, display, etc.) between the non-gaming state (for example, FIGS. 8-13(A) and the like) and the end of the advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 8-13(B) and the like) Including the fact that the time is different.), the warning regarding the prevention of slipping in is executed (for example, FIG. 8-13, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the warning regarding the prevention of the slip-in.

The alerting means is capable of displaying, as alerting, an alerting display regarding the prevention of depressing in a manner that is partially common in the non-gaming state and when the advantageous state ends (for example, As shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display an intrusion prevention image having the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demonstration state and the ending period),
The display period of the reminder display regarding the prevention of slipping in is shorter when the advantageous state is finished than when in the non-gaming state (for example, when the demo is waiting for a customer (FIG. 8-13(A)), it is a big hit. When the ending period after the end (FIG. 8-13 (B)) is shorter than the display period of the intrusion prevention image, etc.,
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With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the caution display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively performing the caution display when the advantageous state ends.

The alerting means is capable of displaying, as the alerting, an alerting display on the prevention of depressing in a manner in which a part is common in the non-gaming state and when the advantageous state ends ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display an intrusion prevention image having the same content of displayed characters in both the customer waiting demonstration state and the ending period),
The display area of the warning display regarding the prevention of slipping in is smaller when the advantageous state ends than when in the non-gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. (The display area of the indentation prevention image is smaller during the ending period later)
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With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the caution display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively performing the caution display when the advantageous state ends.

The alerting means is capable of displaying, as the alerting, an alerting display on the prevention of depressing in a manner in which a part is common in the non-gaming state and when the advantageous state ends ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display an intrusion prevention image having the same content of displayed characters in both the customer waiting demonstration state and the ending period),
When the advantageous state is over, a warning display regarding the prevention of slipping in is displayed at a position inconspicuous to the player when the advantageous state ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, waiting for customers). In the cornering of the screen, which is less noticeable to the player, during the ending period after the jackpot is over than in the demo state).

With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the caution display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively performing the caution display when the advantageous state ends.

The alerting means, as an alert, can display an alert display for preventing slipping in during the same display period as other alert displays, and displays the alert display at different display start timings (for example, The display timing of each alert display is different, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when a plurality of alerting displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to confirm the information by displaying the plurality of information at once.

As the reminder, the reminder can display a reminder display related to prevention of slipping in during the same display period as other reminder displays, and each reminder display is sequentially faded in and faded out at a common timing. (For example, the anti-depression image can be displayed in the same period as the other attention display, and after fading in the other attention display, the fading-in image is faded in and the other attention display is displayed. After all of the images that prevent slipping-in have come out, fade out at the same timing).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the display control of the alerting display that looks good.

(11) A first pattern in which the super reach A or B is executed via the meter effect, and a second pattern in which the super reach A or B is executed without the meter effect (for example, it directly develops from the normal reach). Pattern), and (in this case, whether or not to execute the meter effect is also determined by lottery). In this case, the production mode of super reach A or B may be different between the first pattern and the second pattern. In addition, the effect pattern of super reach A or B may be the same in the first pattern and the second pattern. Further, the expectation (advantage) and the like may be different between the first pattern and the second pattern.

(12) As shown in FIG. 8-14(A), in the meter effect, the upper limit point of the meter image 60AK002 or the image 60AK101 indicating the current point (“100” of “10/100” is the upper limit point, The point “10” currently accumulated may be displayed. As shown in FIG. 8-14(B), in the meter effect, an image for notifying the remaining time of the operation reception period (a bar-shaped image 60AK102 that becomes shorter with time) may be displayed. As shown in FIG. 8-14(C), at the start timing of each of the first timing to the fourth timing, information (title, operating method, etc.) regarding the operating system effect or the non-operating system effect to be executed is notified. The image 60AK103 may be displayed. The image 60AK103 may be superimposed and displayed on the front surface of another image (meter image 60AK002 or the like) being displayed. As shown in FIG. 8-14(D), when points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002, the image display device 5 superimposes the points on the other effect images such as the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 to notify the points to be added. The effect image 60AK104 (for example, an image displayed when the attack (punch or kick) of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004 and points are added) may be displayed (then, the meter of the meter image 60AK002 is displayed. The level will increase by 35 points). The effect image 60AK104 does not overlap the decorative pattern variably displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This ensures the visibility of the decorative pattern. By the respective displays in FIGS. 8-14, the effect of production is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

The display position of the button image 60AK005 (image for promoting the operation (action) of the player) displayed in the meter effect may not be fixed. For example, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed between continuous hits (“small button continuous hits”) and one-shot operation (“middle button”, “large button”). In this way, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the type of operation (action) required. In addition, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the type of other effect and the manner of effect, regardless of the type of operation required (for example, the button image 60AK005 may be placed at a position that does not interfere with other effects). indicate). The display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the combination of the type of operation required, the type of another effect, and the effect mode thereof. Further, in the case of repeated hits, a large number of button images 60AK005 and the like (for example, the number of times required for repeated hits) may be displayed (see FIG. 8-15).

When a specific image (especially an image with a high expectation for a big hit and an image that promotes operation) such as the large-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10(D)) is displayed, the specific image is displayed. The notification effect (there may be a pattern of gasse without the display of the specific image) may be executed (not executed when the small to medium size button image 60AK005 or the like is displayed). Thereby, the display of the specific image can be increased. Whether the button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10(C) or the like) that is dark or translucent is used in the notification effect and the color or size of the button image 60AK005 is sequentially changed to display the specific image is displayed. You may make it perform the notification production which stirs up etc. For example, the notification effect of changing the color of the semi-transparent button image 60AK005 to blue→yellow→green→red, and then changing the semi-transparent button image 60AK005 to the large size button image 60AK005 is executed.

(13) The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize. However, the game medium is enclosed and points are added based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

(14) Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Good. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

(15) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed/provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device such as a computer device. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

1 ... pachinko game machine 2 ... game board 3 ... game machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... winning ball device 6B ... variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 10 General prize hole 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start opening Switch 23... Count switch 30... Hitting ball operation handle 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 32... Movable body 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing variable display,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
A specific effect executing means for executing one of the specific effects of the first specific effect and the second specific effect which is more advantageous than the first specific effect when the effect state changes to the specific state,
The effect state is changeable toward the specific state at a plurality of timings in a predetermined period within one variable display execution period, and based on the fact that the player's motion is detected by the detection means. It is possible to change between a changing first changing pattern and a changing second pattern which does not depend on the detection of the movement of the player by the detecting means,
The degree of change in the effect state is different between the first change pattern and the second change pattern,
Further comprising a promotion image display means for displaying a promotion image for promoting the motion of the player when the effect state changes in the first change pattern,
The promotion image includes a first promotion image and a second promotion image different from the first promotion image,
Wherein in the case where the first promotion image changes is the presentation condition are displayed, the a when the second accelerator image changes is the presentation condition are displayed, in Ri Do different degree of change in the presentation state,
The number of changes in the effect state is set to any one of a plurality of types of changes at different rates depending on which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed .
Amusement machine.

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