JP6777689B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine that expands the entire hold display area when changing the hold display displayed in the hold display area has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2014-64794

In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, there is no variation in expanding the entire hold display area, and it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest. Therefore, it is desired to enhance the effect of the effect in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having an enhanced effect.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A display means capable of displaying information related to the game in the information display area, and
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of predetermined effects by displaying a decorative display in association with a part of the information display area.
As the predetermined effect, the predetermined effect executing means corresponds to a first predetermined effect that changes the background display by causing the decorative display to act on the background display displayed by the display means, and a variable display in the display means. By causing the decorative display to act on the specific display displayed in the above direction, it is possible to execute a second predetermined effect of changing the mode of the specific display from the mode of low expectation to the mode of high expectation .
The decorative display used for the first predetermined effect and the decorative display used for the second predetermined effect are common.
The movement for the decorative display used in the first predetermined effect to change the background display is different from the movement for the decorative display used in the second predetermined effect to change the mode of the specific display.
When the second predetermined effect that changes the specific display corresponding to the variable display is executed during the execution of the variable display, and the first predetermined effect is executed in the period until the variable display ends. However, the second predetermined effect for changing the specific display corresponding to the variable display is executed, but the advantageous state is obtained as compared with the case where the first predetermined effect is not executed in the period until the variable display ends. Highly controlled,
It is characterized by that.
(1) Also, as another game machine
It is a game machine that plays games
In the information display area (for example, in the example of FIG. 9-3, in the entire display area of the image display device 5 (that is, the effect display area), the area where the active display 130IW001, the hold display 130IW002, and the storage box display 130IW003 is displayed is information. A display means capable of displaying information related to the game (for example, active display 130IW001, hold display 130IW002, etc.) in the display area).
By displaying a decorative display (for example, robot arm 130IW005; see FIG. 9-4) in association with the information display area, a plurality of types of predetermined effects (for example, predetermined effects (background change) and predetermined effects (holding change)) can be displayed. Equipped with a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing any of them,
The mode of the decorative display displayed in association with the information display area differs depending on the type of predetermined effect to be executed (see, for example, FIG. 9-2 (B), FIG. 9-4, and FIG. 9-5).
It may be characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production and improve the interest.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The predetermined effect executing means displays the decorative display in association with a part of the information display area (for example, the robot arm is displayed so as to grasp the spherical display of the hold display 130IW002 in the information display area. The 130IW005 may be displayed so as to be attached to the belt conveyor display of the hold display 130IW002 (see FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5) to execute a predetermined effect.
According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the effect without excessively moving the line of sight.

(3) In the game machine of (2) above
The display area of the display means includes an effect display area for displaying the effect related to the game and an information display area.
At least a part of the effect display area and the information display area overlap,
The decorative display is displayed in association with the area of the information display area that has a high degree of overlap with the effect display area (for example, to grasp the spherical display of the hold display 130IW002 that has a high degree of overlap with the effect display area of the information display area. The robot arm is displayed in. Further, the robot arm 130IW005 is displayed so as to be attached to the hold display 130IW002, which has a high degree of overlap with the effect display area in the information display area. See FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5. )
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the decorative display is displayed even when viewing the effect in the effect display area.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect that changes the background image of the effect display area (see FIG. 9-5).
You may do so.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(5) In the game machine of (4) above
When the background image of the effect display area is changed by a predetermined effect, a change effect (for example, change of the background image) that changes at least a part of the game-related information displayed in the information display area. Along with this, the display mode of the active display 130IW001 and the hold display 130IW002 (spherical display and belt conveyor display) of the information display area can be changed, and the mode of the robot arm 130IW005 can be changed. Means may be provided.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The predetermined effect executing means operates and displays the decorative display while executing the predetermined effect (for example, the robot arm 130IW005 is operated when changing the background image. See FIG. 9-5).
You may do so.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

(7) In the game machine of (6) above
Hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage,
It is provided with a hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to hold storage in the information display area.
The hold display means can shift the hold display together with a predetermined operation display in the information display area.
The predetermined effect executing means may enable the decorative display to be able to display the operation even when the shift display of the hold display is being executed together with the predetermined operation display in the information display area.
According to such a configuration, since the individual operation displays are executed in parallel, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the hold shift has occurred.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an active display effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an active display change effect execution decision table, active display movement effect execution decision table, active display mode decision table, and active display change timing decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the active display change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the active display movement effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of the active display movement effect and the active display change effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a predetermined effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the predetermined effect execution decision table and the decoration display decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an information display area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of a predetermined effect (hold change). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect mode of a predetermined effect (background change).

(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.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include 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. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted 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.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, 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 has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

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 opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed 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-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which 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, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the device including an electric tulip-type accessory.

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

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

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

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

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

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

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

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 with respect to the ball striking operation handle 30 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state is a combination of the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large 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 large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and the gaming state after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming "per normal map" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are 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 fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base state. The high accuracy state and the low base state are also called the high accuracy low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

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

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

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, 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 (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 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 symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also called) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing 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 accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like 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 game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes 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, which 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 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball has passed or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits 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 an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling 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 a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (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).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with 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.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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 the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp on / off mode) 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 for driving the movable body 32.

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

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 mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signal and lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in 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 operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not 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 the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values 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 effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the 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 interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of 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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not 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 (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is 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 is 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 is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the 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 the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 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 to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are 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 that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, see See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command 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 a control board on the sub side 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 terminated.

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 hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. 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 an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, 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 pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it is set as "big hit". 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 according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. In addition, 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 starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. 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 variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, 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 special symbol variation 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 in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, 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". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 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, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, 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 every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on 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 elapses. 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 interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, 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 and turned off (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 reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. 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, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process 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 the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process 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 the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead advance notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead advance notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages 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, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in 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 the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, 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 the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

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 processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation 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, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 129IW)
Next, the feature unit 129IW of the present embodiment will be described. Here, the display area of the image display device 5 includes an information display area (for example, the information display area 129IW001 shown in FIG. 8-3) capable of displaying information related to the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the information display area, as information related to the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed (for example, the active display 129IW002 shown in FIG. 8-3 and FIG. 8-4 The belt conveyor display 129IW002a and the sphere display 129IW002b) shown in the above, the hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended (for example, the hold display 129IW003 shown in FIG. 8-3), the variable first special symbol or the second special symbol. A small symbol (for example, the small symbol display 129IW004 shown in FIG. 8-4) or the like that is variably displayed in synchronization with the display is displayed. Then, in the information display area, the active display effect using the active display can be executed.

(Active display production)
The active display effect includes an active display change effect that changes the display mode (display color in this example) of the active display, and an active display movement effect that moves and displays the active display.

Among the active display effects, the active display change effect is a big hit by changing the display mode of the active display to a display mode (for example, a blue, green, or red sphere) different from the normal mode (for example, a white sphere). It is suggested that the degree of expectation is high and the degree of expectation that an advantageous effect (for example, super reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) is executed. Further, the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes also suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit and the degree of expectation that an advantageous effect (for example, super reach effect, pseudo continuous effect, etc.) is executed.

In the active display movement effect, the active display is displayed in a manner capable of suggesting a variable display period. Specifically, in the active display movement effect, the active display (for example, the spherical display 129IW002b) starts moving at the start of the variable display and ends the movement at the end of the variable display. The active display is located at a position indicating the variable display start time (hereinafter, also referred to as a start position) at the start of the variable display, and at a position indicating the variable display end time (hereinafter, also referred to as an end position) at the end of the variable display. Move to (for example, move at a constant speed). With such an effect, the elapsed period and the remaining period of the variable display period are suggested by the positional relationship between the current position of the active display and the start position and the end position.

In the present embodiment, during one variable display, an active display change effect and an active display movement effect for the one variable display can be executed. When the active display change effect and the active display movement effect are executed, for example, the movement of the active display is started at the same time as the start of the variable display, and the display mode (for example, display color) of the active display is started while the active display is moving. Changes, and the movement of the active display ends when the variable display ends.

(Active display effect determination process)
FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the active display effect determination process. The active display effect determination process is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the active display effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the active display change effect is executed (step 129IWS001).

In step 129IWS001, the effect control CPU 120 uses the active display change effect execution determination table to draw lots according to the fluctuation pattern, and determines whether or not the active display change effect is executed.

FIG. 8-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an active display change effect execution decision table. In the active display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determination of "execution" differs depending on the content of the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the determination values are assigned in the order of "super reach"> "normal reach"> "non-reach" so that the percentage determined as "executed" becomes higher. Further, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination value is assigned so that the percentage of determination of "execution" is higher than that of "loss". With such a configuration, it is suggested that the execution of the active display change effect has a higher expectation of a jackpot expectation and an advantageous effect (for example, a super reach effect) than when it is not executed. Will be.

When it is determined to execute the active display change effect (Y in step 129IWS002), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the active display movement effect (step 129IWS003). In the example shown in FIG. 8-1, the active display movement effect can be executed only when the active display change effect is executed. However, the active display movement effect is performed regardless of whether or not the active display change effect is executed. It may be feasible. In addition, when it is a specific effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes, or when it is a specific game state (for example, a probabilistic state) among a plurality of types of game states, the active display movement effect is always executed. You may do so.

In step 129IWS003, the effect control CPU 120 uses the active display movement effect execution determination table to perform a lottery according to the fluctuation pattern, and determines whether or not to execute the active display movement effect.

FIG. 8-2 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an active display movement effect execution decision table. In the active display movement effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determination of "execution" differs depending on the content of the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the determination values are assigned in the order of "super reach"> "normal reach"> "non-reach" so that the percentage determined as "executed" becomes higher. Further, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination value is assigned so that the percentage of determination of "execution" is higher than that of "loss". With such a configuration, it is suggested that the execution of the active display movement effect has a higher expectation of a jackpot expectation and an advantageous effect (for example, a super reach effect) than when it is not executed. Will be.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the active display after the change due to the active display change effect (step 129IWS004).

In step 129IWS004, the effect control CPU 120 uses the active display mode determination table to perform a lottery according to the fluctuation pattern, and determines the display mode of the active display after the change.

FIG. 8-2 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an active display mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), in the present embodiment, in addition to the normal mode (white sphere), the first display mode (blue sphere), the second display mode (green sphere), and the second display mode (green sphere). The active display can be displayed in three display modes (red spheres).

In the active display mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), the jackpot expectation and advantageous effects (for example, supermarket) are displayed in the order of "third display mode"> "second display mode"> "first display mode". Judgment values are assigned so that the degree of expectation that the reach effect) will be executed is high. With such a configuration, when the active display changes, it is possible to pay attention to which display mode is changed.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and for example, the display mode of the active display after the change may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not the active display movement effect is executed. For example, when the active display movement effect is executed, the rate of determination of the display mode having a high degree of expectation may be higher than that when the active display movement effect is not executed. Further, a display mode (for example, a fourth display mode having the highest degree of expectation) that is determined only when the active display movement effect is executed may be provided.

Further, as a look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode different from the normal mode (for example, a display mode corresponding to the first to third display modes of the active display) is executed. May be good. Further, the active display may be a display mode that inherits the display mode of the hold display (for example, the display mode may be the same as the display mode of the hold display, or some elements (for example, shape, size, etc.) are different. Other elements (for example, colors, patterns, etc.) may be displayed by the same display mode). In this case, it may be determined whether or not the active display change effect or the active display move effect is executed at different ratios depending on the display mode when the display is held. Further, the display mode after the change when the active display change effect is executed and the change timing may be determined according to the display mode when the display is held as the hold display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing of the active display due to the active display change effect (step 129IWS005).

In step 129IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 uses the active display change timing determination table to perform a lottery according to the fluctuation pattern to determine the change timing of the active display.

FIG. 8-2 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an active display change timing determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), in the present embodiment, the display mode of the active display at the first timing (when the fluctuation starts), the second timing (when the reach is established), and the third timing (when the super reach is established). Can be changed.

In the active display change timing determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), the jackpot expectation and advantageous effects (for example, super reach effect) are displayed in the order of "third timing"> "second timing"> "first timing". Etc.) are assigned so that the degree of expectation is high. With such a configuration, even if the display mode after the change is the same, the degree of expectation differs depending on the timing of the change, so that the timing at which the active display changes can be focused on.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the active display is changed once by the active display change effect, but it may be changed a plurality of times. For example, when the display mode of the active display after the change due to the active display change effect is determined to be the third display mode, the normal mode is changed to the first display mode at the first timing, and the first display mode is changed at the second timing. It may change to the second display mode and change from the second display mode to the third display mode at the third timing. That is, the change may be performed at all timings. Further, for example, the normal mode may be changed to the first display mode at the first timing, and the first display mode may be changed to the third display mode at the third timing, or the normal mode may be changed to the third display mode at the first timing. It may change to one display mode and change from the first display mode to the third display mode at the second timing. That is, the change may be performed by combining a plurality of timings. Further, the ratio of the content of the active display change effect (that is, which of the first to third display modes is changed) may be different depending on the timing of the change.

In the present embodiment, the variable display period is suggested by the active display movement effect, but since the presence or absence of the change in the active display and the display mode after the change are determined based on the fluctuation pattern, the display mode of the active display determines. Will also suggest a variable display period. Specifically, when the active display is in the third display mode, the ratio of normal reach or super reach is higher than in the normal mode, which suggests that the variable display period is long. Further, when the active display is in the normal mode, the non-reach rate is high, which suggests that the variable display period is short.

(Active display change production)
Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the active display effect will be described. FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the active display change effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-3, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (1), an information display area 129IW001 is provided below the display area of the image display device 5, and the information display area 129IW001 is an active display corresponding to a variable display during execution. The 129IW002 and the hold display 129IW003 corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held are displayed. In the example of FIG. 8-3 (1), the active display 129IW002 is displayed in such a manner that the spherical display corresponding to the variable display during execution is placed on the pedestal display.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (1) and 8-3, when the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is completed, the spherical display of the active display 129IW002 is deleted. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (3), the hold memory is digested one by one, the hold display is shifted and displayed one by one, and the next variable display is started on the image display device 5.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3, the active display change effect is executed at the timing when the reach is established. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (4), when the variable display of the decorative pattern is in the reach mode, the display mode of the spherical display in the active display 129IW002 is changed from the normal mode (white in this example) to the first mode. It changes to one display mode (blue in this example, but represented by a diagonal line pattern in FIG. 8-3).

(Active display movement effect)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the active display movement effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-4, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

When the active display movement effect is executed, the active display movement effect is started at the same time as the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. When the active display movement effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (1), in the information display area 129IW001 of the image display device 5, the spherical display 129IW002b corresponding to the variable display being executed imitates the belt conveyor. The active display is displayed according to the aspect mounted on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a. Further, in the information display area 129IW001, a small symbol display 129IW004 that performs variable display of the small symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. The small symbol display 129IW004 is provided at a position that does not interfere with the super reach effect even when the super reach effect is executed, and the small symbol is continuously displayed even during the execution of the super reach effect or the like. Variable display is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, when the active display movement effect is executed, the hold display is not displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the active display movement effect and the variable display during execution. Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-4, when the active display movement effect is executed, the hold display may be reduced and displayed, or a number or the like indicating the number of hold memories may be displayed. You may. Further, even in the case of the state shown in FIG. 8-3 in which the active display movement effect is not executed, that is, regardless of whether or not the active display movement effect is executed, a number or the like indicating the number of reserved memories may be displayed. Good.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (1), (2), (3), and (4), the spherical display is accompanied by the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol (that is, according to the progress of the variable display period). An effect is performed in which the 129IW002b moves from the right end to the left end on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (4), the sphere display 129IW002b reaches the left end of the belt conveyor display 129IW002a at the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbol ends, and as shown in FIG. 8-4 (5). When the variable display of the new decorative symbol is started, the sphere display 129IW002b falls from the left end on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a and disappears, and the new sphere display 129IW002b is displayed at the right end on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a.

As described above, in the active display movement effect, the spherical display 129IW002b corresponding to the variable display being executed starts moving at the start of the variable display and ends the movement at the end of the variable display. Further, the spherical display 129IW002b is located at the start position (for example, the rightmost position on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a shown in FIG. 8-4 (1)) at the start of the variable display, and the end position (for example, FIG. 8) at the end of the variable display. -4 (4) moves so as to be located at the leftmost position on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a). With such an effect, the elapsed period and the remaining period of the variable display period are suggested by the positional relationship between the current position of the sphere display 129IW002b and the start position and the end position. Further, since the active display movement effect is executed in the information display area for displaying information related to the variable display such as the active display, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the variable display period during execution is suggested. it can.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (4), the sphere display is moved by rotating the belt of the belt conveyor display in the traveling direction. In the present embodiment, the variable display period is set for each fluctuation pattern, but the variable display period is changed by changing the rotation speed of the belt (that is, changing the moving speed of the sphere display) according to the fluctuation pattern. Can cope with the difference. In addition, in a specific period (for example, after a big hit or a small hit, the period until the variable display number reaches a predetermined number (which may be 1 time or 30 times)), a constant variable display is performed. The variation pattern set in the period may be used, and the active display movement effect may be executed in the specific period. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the control load due to the active display movement effect.

Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-4, when the sphere display 129IW002b moves, the sphere display 129IW002b displays the moved locus region in a different manner from before moving (for example, the locus region is different from before passing). It may be displayed by color, or may be displayed by a display color corresponding to the display mode of the spherical display 120IW002b). With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the elapsed period. Further, the locus region to which the sphere display 129IW002b has moved can be displayed in a plurality of modes, and the jackpot expectation and the expectation that an advantageous effect is executed may differ depending on which mode is displayed. Good. That is, the degree of expectation of a big hit and the degree of expectation that an advantageous effect is executed may be suggested depending on the mode of the locus region.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-4, the active display movement effect is started at the same time as the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, but at a predetermined timing after the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, at the start of super reach). ) May start the active display movement effect. That is, after the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the information display area is displayed according to the mode shown in FIG. 8-3 until a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of super reach) is reached, and the predetermined timing (for example, super reach) is displayed. After that, the information display area may be displayed according to the mode shown in FIG. 8-4.

Further, in the present embodiment, the active display movement effect can be executed when the active display change effect is executed, but the active display change effect is not executed as in the example shown in FIG. 8-4. In this case, the active display movement effect may be executed.

(Active display movement effect and active display change effect)
FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of the active display movement effect and the active display change effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-5, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

When the active display movement effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), in the information display area 129IW001 of the image display device 5, the spherical display 129IW002b corresponding to the variable display being executed imitates the belt conveyor. The active display is displayed according to the aspect mounted on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (1), (2), (3), and (4), the spherical display is accompanied by the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol (that is, according to the progress of the variable display period). An effect is performed in which the 129IW002b moves from the right end to the left end on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a. At this time, when the execution timing of the active display change effect is reached, the robot arm 129IW005 appears as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (2), (3), and (4), and the spherical display 129IW002b grasped by the robot arm 129IW005. Is changed from the normal mode (white in this example) to the third display mode (red in this example, but represented by black in FIGS. 8-5). When the active display change effect is executed during the execution of the active display movement effect, the movement of the active display (spherical display 129IW002b in FIG. 8-5) is temporarily stopped to change the display mode. Later, the movement may be resumed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect control from becoming too complicated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (4), the sphere display 129IW002b reaches the left end of the belt conveyor display 129IW002a at the timing when the variable display of the decorative symbol ends, and as shown in FIG. 8-5 (5). When the variable display of the new decorative symbol is started, the sphere display 129IW002b falls from the left end on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a and disappears, and the new sphere display 129IW002b is displayed at the right end on the belt conveyor display 129IW002a.

In this way, when the active display change effect and the active display move effect are executed, the display mode (that is, the degree of expectation) changes while the spherical display 129IW002b corresponding to the variable display being executed is moving. It is configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the development of the production from being pre-read and reduce the interest, and to continuously attract the attention of the player to the moving sphere display 129IW002b. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, since the degree of expectation differs depending on the timing (that is, the changing position) when the display mode of the sphere display 129IW002b changes (see FIG. 8-2 (D)), the moving sphere display 129IW002b is compared with the moving sphere display 129IW002b. It can attract the attention of the player.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the active display (spherical display 129IW002b in FIG. 8-5) is configured to change only once, but it may be changed a plurality of times. With such a configuration, the player can continuously attract the attention of the moving sphere display 129IW002b.

As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a specific display (for example, active display or active display movement) that starts the display when the variable display starts and ends the display when the variable display ends. A specific display executing means capable of executing the sphere display 129IW002b in the effect) is provided, and the specific display executing means can display the specific display in a manner capable of suggesting a variable display period (for example, a sphere in the active display movement effect). It is suggested that the display 129IW002 is located at the start position at the start of the variable display and at the end position at the end of the variable display. See FIG. 8-4. It is also suggested by the display mode of the active display. When the specific display is displayed in a mode that can suggest a variable display period, it is possible to change the mode of the specific display according to the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a sphere). During the execution of the active display movement effect of moving the display 129IW002b, it is possible to execute the active display change effect of changing the display mode of the spherical display 129IW002b (see FIG. 8-5). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, the specific display execution means may display the specific display in a predetermined display area (for example, information display area 129IW001; see FIG. 8-4) in which information related to the variable display is displayed. According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the variable display period.

Further, when the specific display is displayed, the information regarding the variable display in the predetermined display area may be difficult to see (see FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4). With such a configuration, attention can be drawn to the variable display during execution.

Further, the specific display execution means moves and displays the specific display during the variable display, suggests a variable display period depending on the display position of the specific display, and changes the mode of the specific display when the specific display is moved. (See FIG. 8-5). According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be continuously attracted to the moving specific display.

Further, even if the mode of the specific display after the change is the same, the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on which display position the specific display is in when the mode is changed (FIG. 8). -2 (D)) may be used. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the position where the specific display changes.

Further, when the specific display moves, the locus region to which the specific display has moved may be displayed in a manner different from that before the movement. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the elapsed period.

(Explanation of feature 130IW)
Next, the feature unit 130IW of the present embodiment will be described. Here, the display area of the image display device 5 includes an effect display area for displaying an effect related to the game and an information display area. In the information display area, an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed (for example, the active display 130IW001 shown in FIG. 9-3) and a hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended (for example, FIG. 9-) Hold display 130IW002) shown in 3, small symbols that perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (for example, small symbol display 129IW004 shown in FIG. 9-3), and displays related thereto. (For example, the storage box display 130IW003 in which the robot arm shown in FIG. 9-4 is stored) is displayed. The information display area is provided so as to overlap the effect display area. In this example, the information display area, which is a part of the display area of the image display device 5, is provided so as to overlap the effect display area, which is the entire display area of the image display device 5. For example, in the example of FIG. 9-3, in the entire display area of the image display device 5 (that is, the effect display area), the area where the active display 130IW001, the hold display 130IW002, and the storage box display 130IW003 are displayed is the information display area. ..

(Predetermined production)
In the present embodiment, a predetermined effect can be executed by displaying the decorative display in association with the information display area. The predetermined effect is provided with a first type that changes the background image, a second type that changes the display mode of the hold display, and a third type that changes the display mode of the hold display while changing the background image. There is. Then, the mode of the decorative display displayed in association with the information display area is configured to be different depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, "displaying in association with the information display area" means displaying an image so as to overlap at least a part of the target information display area (that is, displaying the image so as to physically touch it). In addition, an image related to the image displayed in the target information display area is displayed (for example, an image having a content corresponding to the content of the image displayed in the information display area or an information display area. It is a concept including (displaying an image or the like that acts on the displayed image), and means displaying the image with a connection with the target information display area.

(Predetermined production determination process)
FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of a predetermined effect determination process. The predetermined effect determination process is executed in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). The predetermined effect determination process is executed only when a start prize is generated and an effect control command at the time of the start prize is received. In the predetermined effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the predetermined effect is executed and the type when the predetermined effect is executed (step 130IWS001).

In step 130IWS001, the effect control CPU 120 uses the predetermined effect execution determination table to draw a lottery according to the variation pattern specified by the received effect control command at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the predetermined effect is executed. Determine the type of case. If the predetermined effect can be executed at an arbitrary timing from the start winning prize to the end of the target variable display, the execution timing at the time of execution is also determined. In this case, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the execution timing.

FIG. 9-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a predetermined effect execution determination table. In the predetermined effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), determination values are assigned so that the ratio of determination of "execution" differs depending on the content of the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the determination values are assigned in the order of "super reach"> "normal reach"> "non-reach" so that the percentage determined as "executed" becomes higher. Further, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination value is assigned so that the percentage of determination of "execution" is higher than that of "loss". With such a configuration, it is suggested that the execution of the predetermined effect has a higher expectation of a big hit and an advantageous effect (for example, a super reach effect) than when the predetermined effect is not executed. become.

In the predetermined effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the jackpot expectation and advantageous effects (for example, super reach effect, etc.) are displayed in the order of "third type"> "second type"> "first type". ) Is assigned so that the expectation that it will be executed is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which type is executed when the predetermined effect is executed. Regarding the third type of predetermined effect that changes the background image and the display mode of the hold display, the hold display is displayed when the background image is changed by the first type of predetermined effect or by the second type of predetermined effect. The appearance, sound effects, and other effects may be different from when the display mode is changed. Further, the predetermined effect (background change) of the first type may be feasible regardless of the degree of expectation. That is, it may be a production that does not suggest the degree of expectation.

When it is determined to execute the predetermined effect (Y in step 130IWS002), the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the decorative display effect that displays the decorative display in association with the information display area prior to the predetermined effect (step 130IWS003). ).

In step 130IWS003, the effect control CPU 120 uses the decoration display determination table to draw lots according to the type of the predetermined effect, and determines the mode of the decoration display effect.

FIG. 9-2 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative display determination table. The decoration display determination table shown in FIG. 9-2 (B) is configured so that the mode of decoration display displayed in association with the information display area differs depending on the type of predetermined effect to be executed. According to the decoration display determination table shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), when the decoration display effect of the first aspect is executed, the predetermined effect of the first type is executed, and the decoration display effect of the second aspect is executed. And the second type of predetermined effect is executed. Exceptionally, when the decorative display effect of the third aspect is executed, any of the predetermined effects of the first type, the second type, and the third type is executed.

In the decorative display effect of the first aspect, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the two robot arms 130IW005 are displayed as decorative displays so as to be attached to the belt conveyor display of the hold display 130IW002. Further, in the decorative display effect of the second aspect, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the robot arm 130IW005 is displayed as a decorative display so as to appear from the storage box display 130IW003.

Next, a specific example of the information display area will be described. FIG. 9-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the information display area.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-3 (1) and 9-3, the information display area that is a part of the display area of the image display device 5 overlaps the effect display area that is the entire display area of the image display device 5. It is provided. Specifically, in the entire display area of the image display device 5 (that is, the effect display area), the active display 130IW001 corresponding to the variable display during execution, the hold display 130IW002 corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended, and the hold display The area in which the storage box display 130IW003 in which the robot arm 130IW005 used for the effect of changing the display mode of the active display is displayed is the information display area. The hold display 130IW002 includes a belt conveyor display imitating a belt conveyor and a spherical display corresponding to each hold memory, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is overlapped with the belt conveyor display of the hold display 130IW002. The small symbol display 130IW004 that performs the variable display of the small symbol in synchronization with the variable display of is displayed. In the example of FIG. 9-3, the areas where the active display 130IW001, the hold display 130IW002, and the storage box display 130IW003 are displayed are the information display areas as they are, but they do not have to be the same. Is displayed within the area defined as the information display area.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 (1) and 9-3, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the belt conveyor display of the hold display 130IW002 operates and the sphere display corresponding to each hold memory moves. Then, a shift effect is executed such that the sphere display dropped from the belt conveyor display is placed on the pedestal portion of the active display 130IW001. At this time, the variable display of the small symbol is also started.

(Predetermined production (pending change))
FIG. 9-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of a predetermined effect (holding change). In addition, in FIG. 9-4, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (1), the second aspect is when the decorative symbol is variablely displayed and the active display 130IW001 and the hold display 130IW002 are displayed in the information display area of the image display device 5. When the decorative display effect of is executed, the robot arm 130IW005 appears from the storage box display 130IW003 as a decorative display, and the appearing robot arm 130IW005 overlaps with the effect display area in the information display area. The effect of grasping the third spherical display (corresponding to the third hold memory) from the left of the high hold display 130IW002 is performed (Fig. 9-4 (2)). That is, the robot arm 130IW005, which is a decorative display, is displayed by superimposing (adhering) it on the hold display 130IW002. Then, the sphere display grasped by the robot arm 130IW005 changes from a normal mode (white in this example) to a special mode (red in this example, but represented by black in FIG. 9-4). Hold change) is executed (Fig. 9-4 (3)). Here, depending on the number of the display mode of the sphere display to be changed by the predetermined effect (hold change), the operation mode of the robot arm (for example, the number of the hold portion to be grasped) by the decorative display effect executed in advance is also determined. It is decided in advance. The portion of the robot arm 130IW005 in contact with the hold display 130IW002 (or the sphere display) may be enlarged and displayed, or may be displayed with an effect display to facilitate the attention. Further, in the example of the predetermined effect (hold change) shown in FIG. 9-4, the display mode of the sphere display of the hold display 130IW002 changes by being grasped by the robot arm 130IW005, but the belt conveyor display operates (for example, the belt). The display mode of the sphere display may be changed by rotating the sphere display in the traveling direction or the backward direction to vibrate the sphere display). That is, a predetermined effect (holding change) may be executed by using the belt conveyor display which is the pedestal of the sphere display. In addition, both the effect of using the belt conveyor display, which is the pedestal of the sphere display, and the effect of displaying (attaching) the decorative display (robot arm 130IW005) on the hold display 130IW002 are executed and held. The display mode of the display may be changed.

The degree of overlap of the information display area with the effect display area means the degree of overlap of each area (active display 130IW001, hold display 130IW002, and storage box display 130IW003) constituting the information display area with the effect display area. In the example, the larger the size of the area constituting the information display area, the higher the degree of overlap with the effect display area. Of the information display area, the area that has a high degree of overlap with the effect display area (hold display 130IW002 in this example) is displayed in association with the decorative display (in this example, the robot arm 130IW005 is displayed so as to grasp the spherical display of the hold display 130IW002). By doing so, it is possible to easily recognize that the decorative display has been displayed while visually recognizing the information display area.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is changed by the decorative display effect of the second mode (specifically, the robot arm 130IW005 grabs the spherical display corresponding to the hold memory). , The ratio of whether or not the hold display changes depending on the movement and mode of the robot arm (for example, how it moves until it adheres to the hold display, the color, size, shape, etc. of the robot arm), and the degree of expectation differs. The rate at which the hold display changes to which of the display modes of the types may be different.

(Predetermined production (background change))
FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of a predetermined effect (background change). In addition, in FIG. 9-5, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), when the decorative display effect of the first aspect is executed prior to the predetermined effect (background change), the robot arm 130IW005 displays the effect in the information display area as the decorative display. It is displayed so as to adhere to the belt conveyor display of the hold display 130IW002, which has a high degree of overlap with the area. That is, the robot arm 130IW005, which is a decorative display, is displayed by superimposing (adhering) it on the hold display 130IW002. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the robot arm 130IW005 grabs the background image, and as shown in FIG. 9-5 (3), the background image grabbed by the robot arm 130IW005 changes. Background change) is executed. The display mode of the active display 130IW001, the hold display 130IW002 (sphere display or belt conveyor display), and the storage box display 130IW003 may be changed according to the change of the background image, or the mode of the robot arm 130IW005. May be changed.

Regardless of whether the predetermined effect (pending change) shown in FIG. 9-4 or the predetermined effect (background change) shown in FIG. 9-5 is executed, a common start effect (for example, a common start effect) is performed before the decorative display effect. , The effect that the belt conveyor display vibrates, etc.) may be executed. With such a configuration, when the start effect is executed, in what manner the decorative display is displayed, that is, which of the predetermined effect (hold change) and the predetermined effect (background change) is executed. Can be noticed.

The effect executed in the information display area may be related to the effect executed in the effect display area. For example, when the battle effect is being executed in the effect display area, the belt conveyor display of the hold display 130IW002 in the information display area or the spherical display on the belt conveyor display may vibrate. Further, for example, the decorative display (for example, the robot arm 130IW005) displayed in the information display area may act on the notice image displayed in the effect display area to change the mode of the notice image.

Further, the decorative display (for example, the robot arm 130IW005) may be displayed in operation when the predetermined effect (background change) or the predetermined effect (holding change) is being executed. With such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

Further, the decorative display (for example, the robot arm) may be displayed as the operation even when the shift effect of the hold display is executed together with the predetermined operation display (for example, the operation of the belt conveyor) in the information display area. .. With such a configuration, since the individual operation displays are executed in parallel, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the shift effect of the hold display has been performed.

As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention has an active display 130IW001 and a hold in the information display area (for example, in the example of FIG. 9-3, the entire display area of the image display device 5 (that is, the effect display area)). A display means capable of displaying information related to the game (for example, active display 130IW001, hold display 130IW002, etc.) in the display 130IW002 and the storage box display 130IW003 (the area in which the storage box display 130IW003 is displayed is the information display area), and the information display area. By displaying a decorative display (for example, robot arm 130IW005; see FIG. 9-4) in association with, any one of a plurality of types of predetermined effects (for example, predetermined effects (background change) and predetermined effects (pending change)). It is provided with a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing the above, and the mode of the decorative display displayed in association with the information display area differs depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed (for example, FIG. 9-2 (B), See Figures 9-4 and 9-5). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production and improve the interest.

Further, the predetermined effect executing means displays the decorative display in association with a part of the information display area (for example, the robot arm is displayed so as to grasp the spherical display of the hold display 130IW002 in the information display area. The robot arm 130IW005 is displayed so as to be attached to the belt conveyor display of the hold display 130IW002 (see FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5) to execute a predetermined effect. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the effect without excessively moving the line of sight.

Further, the display area of the display means includes an effect display area for displaying the effect related to the game and an information display area, and the effect display area and the information display area overlap at least a part of the information display area. The decorative display is displayed in association with the effect display area and the area with a high degree of overlap (for example, the robot arm displays the information display area so as to grasp the spherical display of the hold display 130IW002 with a high degree of overlap with the effect display area. Further, among the information display areas, the robot arm 130IW005 is displayed so as to be attached to the hold display 130IW002, which has a high degree of overlap with the effect display area. See FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the decorative display is displayed even when viewing the effect in the effect display area.

In addition, the predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect that changes the background image of the effect display area (see FIG. 9-5). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, when the background image of the effect display area is changed by a predetermined effect, a change effect (for example, a background image) that changes at least a part of the game-related information displayed in the information display area. A change in which the display mode such as the active display 130IW001 and the hold display 130IW002 (sphere display or belt conveyor display) of the information display area can be changed, or the mode of the robot arm 130IW005 can be changed. An effect executing means may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, the predetermined effect executing means may cause the decorative display to be operated and displayed while the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, the robot arm 130IW005 is operated when the background image is changed). 5). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, a hold storage means capable of storing information related to variable display as hold storage and a hold display means capable of displaying hold display corresponding to hold storage in the information display area are provided, and the hold display means is predetermined in the information display area. It is possible to shift the hold display together with the operation display of, and the predetermined effect executing means displays the decorative display as an operation display even when the shift display of the hold display is executed together with the predetermined operation display in the information display area. It may be possible. According to such a configuration, since the individual operation displays are executed in parallel, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the hold shift has occurred.

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 winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A display means capable of displaying information related to the game in the information display area, and
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of predetermined effects by displaying a decorative display in association with a part of the information display area.
As the predetermined effect, the predetermined effect executing means corresponds to a first predetermined effect that changes the background display by causing the decorative display to act on the background display displayed by the display means, and a variable display in the display means. By causing the decorative display to act on the specific display displayed in the above direction, it is possible to execute a second predetermined effect of changing the mode of the specific display from the mode of low expectation to the mode of high expectation .
The decorative display used for the first predetermined effect and the decorative display used for the second predetermined effect are common.
The movement for the decorative display used in the first predetermined effect to change the background display is different from the movement for the decorative display used in the second predetermined effect to change the mode of the specific display.
When the second predetermined effect that changes the specific display corresponding to the variable display is executed during the execution of the variable display, and the first predetermined effect is executed in the period until the variable display ends. However, the second predetermined effect for changing the specific display corresponding to the variable display is executed, but the advantageous state is obtained as compared with the case where the first predetermined effect is not executed in the period until the variable display ends. Highly controlled,
A game machine characterized by that.