JP6782684B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

In addition, the game value means that the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who can easily win a prize, and the right to be in an advantageous state for the player is generated. It is to make it easier to meet the conditions for paying out prize balls.

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

Further, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, scaling or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a game machine, the cited document 1 describes that a promotion effect for encouraging the movement of the player is executed (for example, an operation instruction display or a remaining period display is displayed on the image display unit).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-11326

However, the invention described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is not interesting because only the operation instruction display and the remaining period display are displayed.

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

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a detection means (for example, push button 31B or the like) capable of detecting the movement of the player, and promotion for promoting the movement of the player. An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that can execute an effect (for example, an operation promotion effect) and can execute a special effect (for example, an operation effect) based on the detection of a player's movement is a step. A portion that executes S346) and a movable object (for example, a movable body 32) that can be moved are provided, and the effect executing means enables detection of the player's motion in response to the execution of the promotion effect. operation valid period (e.g., operation valid period) validity suggested directing suggesting the operation mode of the movable object (e.g., the period suggested effect) Ri executable der (e.g., the effect control CPU120 step 109IWS105,109IWS107 The part to be executed) , the effective period suggestion effect can be executed by the mode in which the operation of the movable object starts when the operation valid period starts and the operation of the movable object ends when the operation valid period ends. It is possible to operate the movable object in a plurality of types of modes in the valid period suggestion effect, and when the movable object is in the first aspect and in the first aspect in the valid period suggestive effect. Is characterized in that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different from that in the different second aspect .
According to such a configuration, the interest of the production can be improved.
Further, an advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state is provided, and the effect executing means can execute a specific effective period suggestion effect suggesting the operation effective period by displaying a specific display corresponding to the operation effective period. Therefore, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state may be different between when the valid period suggestion effect is executed and when the specific valid period suggestion effect is executed.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above, the effect executing means is an operation promotion display (for example, an operation promotion display. Button image 109IW002 (see FIG. 8-9)) or a button image that promotes the movement of the player as a promotion effect. A 109IWG1 (see FIG. 8-12) or the like is displayed on a display means (for example, an image display device 5), and a movable object is operated so that the movement promotion display changes from a visible state to a visually difficult state. It may be feasible as a valid period suggestion effect (see, for example, FIGS. 8-9 (B1) to (E1)).
According to such a configuration, the movement of the player can be effectively promoted, and the interest of the production can be improved.

(3) In the game machine according to (1) or (2), the effect executing means effectively moves the movable object from the first position (for example, the initial position) to the second position (for example, the superposed position). It may be feasible as a period suggestion effect (for example, a period suggestion effect according to the second effect mode and the third effect mode. See FIGS. 8-6 and 8-9 (B1) to (E1)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the promotion effect has ended.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the effect executing means is a special effect (for example, an operation effect) by any of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the first to third effect modes). ) May be executed so that the degree of expectation is different (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (A)).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the production mode of the special production.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the effect executing means is a plurality of types of promotion effects (for example, first operation mode (movement + blue light emission)) in which the movement mode of the movable object is different. The second operation mode (movement + red light emission)) may be implemented (see, for example, FIGS. 8-6 (B) and 8-6 (C)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variety of production and improve the interest of production.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, the effect executing means can execute a specific effect (for example, a movable body effect) in which a movable object is operated in a mode different from the promotion effect. , The degree of expectation may be different between when the specific effect of the moving object is executed and when the effect of suggesting the validity period is executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (D)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the movable object, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

(7) In any of the gaming machine (1) to (6), directing execution means as a production which suggest the operation lifetime, lifetime and suggested effect (e.g., the period indicated effects by first representation embodiment) , operating lifetime is displayed on the display means an operation lifetime display suggesting specific validity period suggested effect (e.g., the period indicated effects by the second representation embodiment and the third representation embodiment) and is capable of executing, validity suggested effect The degree of expectation may be different between and the specific effective period suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the mode in which the promotion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above, the effect executing means displays the promotion image during the execution of the promotion effect, and the mode of the promotion image (for example, the display mode of the button image 109IWG1). It is possible to suggest the operation validity period by (for example, size, etc.) (see, for example, FIG. 8-14).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the production can be improved.

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 figure which shows an example of the main effect control command which is set to transmit in a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the processing content executed in the command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation effect effect determination table, the period suggestion effect determination table, and the movable body effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation effect control processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the operation effect, the operation promotion effect, and the period suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the operation effect, the operation promotion effect, and the period suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination example of the operation effect. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the operation effect (long press). It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the operation effect (continuous hitting). It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the operation effect (blow). It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the motion effect and the action effect. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the motion effect and the action effect.

(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 divided 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 figure game or the second special figure 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 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. 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 includes 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 a "normal map hit" 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 a“ 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 referred to as) 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 passes 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). (Detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted 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 the 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 a 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 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 CG ROM (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 voice) to the voice 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 (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply 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 the normal symbol process process is executed, 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 judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead judgment 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 to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "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 value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) 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 big hit. 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, 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 supply 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, 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 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 the 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 When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, 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 109IW)
Hereinafter, the feature unit 109IW of the present embodiment will be described.

(Effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process process)
FIG. 8-1 is a diagram showing an example of a main effect control command transmitted and set in the special symbol process process. The following "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), in the present embodiment, as the effect control command, the fluctuation pattern designation command 81XX (H), the display result designation command 8CXX (H), the symbol confirmation designation command 8F00 (H), Win start designation command A0XX (H), hit end designation command A3XX (H), first start prize designation command B100 (H), second start prize designation command B200 (H), large prize opening prize designation command B300 (H) Is provided. "XX" is EXT data. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result is set in "XX" of the display result specification command 8CXX (H) (for example, "00" and "00" in the case of "loss". "01" for "non-probability jackpot", "02" for "non-probability jackpot (promotion production failure)", "03" for "probability change jackpot", "04" for "probability change jackpot (probability production success)", etc.).

(Example of variable pattern configuration)
FIG. 8-2 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-2, in the present embodiment, PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2-PA3-4 are provided as the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss. B3-2 to PB3-4 are provided as a jackpot fluctuation pattern. PA1-1 and PA2-1 are fluctuation patterns that specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a variation pattern for shortening the time (with shortening) in which the special figure fluctuation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than the normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify the execution of normal reach (no development to super reach), PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify the execution of super reach A (development from normal reach), and PA3 -4, PB3-4 are fluctuation patterns that specify the execution of Super Reach B (developed from Normal Reach).

In the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A and B are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability when each reach is executed (big hit reliability, that is, the percentage of big hits) increases in the order of normal reach <super reach A <super reach B. For example, the reliability of each reach effect can be made different by making the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern different depending on whether the display result is a big hit or a loss.

In the present embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. In addition, during the reach production of Super Reach, a development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The fluctuation patterns PA3-3 to PA3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8-2 and the fluctuation patterns PB3-3 to PB3-4 and the like are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect.

(Command analysis processing)
In the command analysis process (step S75), the reception command (effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and the reception command is received. Specifies which effect control command is, and performs processing according to the specified effect control command.

FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the processing content executed in the command analysis processing. FIG. 8-3 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis process and the processing content performed in the command analysis process corresponding to the effect control command. Each flag and each storage area in the figure are provided in the RAM 122. About a flag "Set" means to turn on the flag. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing. When a command for specifying addition of the number of reserved special figures or a command for specifying subtraction of the number of reserved special figures is received, the number of reserved display images may be increased or decreased accordingly.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol or the like to be the final decorative symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol (step S321). As the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 is based on variable display contents such as the variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Then, the final stop symbol is determined. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result include "non-reach (loss)", "reach (loss)", "non-probability (big hit)", and "probability (big hit)". All you need is.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not change to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "loss". ". When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the final decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "loss". .. When the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)", the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the probable change state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the effect control CPU 120 finally stops the different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left confirmed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124, the random counter for effect, or the like, and uses a left confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the left fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, is extracted, and the right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 is referred to. Among the fixed decorative symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative symbol is determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table previously stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to. Among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", the effect control CPU 120 finally stops the same (matching) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left / right confirmed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124, the random counter for effect, or the like, and uses a left / right confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same stop-displayed symbol numbers in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Therefore, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", the effect control CPU 120 has "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 Determines decorative symbols with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", and whether or not the promotion effect during big hit is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number) is displayed. It suffices to determine which of the indicated decorative symbol) and the probabilistic pattern (for example, the decorative symbol indicating an odd number) is used as the final decorative symbol. In the big hit middle promotion effect, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable change big hit combination) that reminds the big hit but does not remind the probability change state is temporarily stopped and displayed in the image display device 5, and then the big hit game state or the big hit game state. It is a production that notifies whether or not a probability change state is reached at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)", a fixed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. In addition, when it is determined that the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)" and the promotion effect during the big hit is not executed, the definite decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of probabilistic symbols. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit even if the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the fixed decorative symbol is decided from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. As a result, even though the probabilistic symbols are aligned and displayed as the final decorative symbols, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect during the jackpot from being executed so as not to give the player a sense of distrust.

In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", whether or not to execute a probabilistic promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a big hit medium promotion effect is performed. It may be decided. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled to the probabilistic state. The player can recognizablely notify that the decorative symbol is controlled to the probabilistic state by displaying (re-variating) the decorative symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probabilistic jackpot combination consisting of the same probabilistic symbol. In addition, after the decorative symbol is re-variated in the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol of the non-probability change jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed, so that it may not be notified that the decorative symbol is controlled to the probabilistic state. When it is determined in the process of step S321 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, the operation effect setting for executing the operation effect (for example, button effect) capable of advancing the effect when the player's motion is detected. The process (FIG. 8-5) is executed (step S322). In this embodiment, the motion effect is realized as a button effect which is an example of the super reach development effect suggesting the development from the normal reach to the super reach.

Following the operation effect setting process in step S322, the reach effect setting process for setting the execution of the reach effect is executed (step S323). In the reach effect setting process, the execution setting of the reach effect (for example, the reach effect in the super reach and the reach effect in the normal reach) is set.

Specifically, in the reach effect setting process, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" that does not become the reach state, based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. If it is "non-reach", the reach effect setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is other than "non-reach", the reach effect setting process is terminated after the reach effect is set according to the fluctuation pattern.

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S324). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure variation effect control pattern) in response to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and uses it as a usage pattern. set.

Following the process of step S324, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. (Step S325). Then, a setting is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to start the fluctuation of the decorative pattern or the like (step S326). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in the process of step S324 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbol may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

After the process of step S326 is executed, settings for updating the hold display such as the first hold display and the second hold display are made in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol (step S327). ).

After updating the hold display or the like by the process of step S327, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S328), and then the variable display start setting process is performed. finish.

(Operation production setting processing)
FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation effect setting process executed in step S322 of the variable display start setting process. In the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 8-5, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the operation effect and the effect mode based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command from the main board 11. Step 109 IWS001). Specifically, in the process of step 109IWS001, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the operation effect, and the extracted numerical data and the operation effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A). Is used to determine whether or not to execute the motion effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in the case of the fluctuation pattern of normal reach (variation pattern PA3-2 or fluctuation pattern PB3-2), 90% answered "without execution" and "first" with "execution". The effect mode (development display "..." is displayed when the operation is detected) "is determined with a probability of 10%, and" second effect mode (development display "CHANGE!" Is displayed when the operation is detected) "" Is determined with a probability of 0%, and the "third effect mode (displays the development display" intense heat "at the time of operation detection)" is determined with a probability of 0% in "execution". Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 of Super Reach B (loss), "No execution" is 10%, and "With execution" is "1st production mode (development display" ... "is displayed when an operation is detected). Is determined with a probability of 0%, "2nd effect mode (displays the development display" CHANGE! "When an operation is detected)" is determined with a probability of 60%, and "with execution" is determined with a "first". The 3 effect modes (displaying the development display "super heat" when the operation is detected) "are determined with a probability of 30%. In the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 of Super Reach B (big hit), "No execution" is 5%, and "With execution" is "1st effect mode (development display" ... "is displayed when an operation is detected). Is determined with a probability of 0%, "2nd effect mode (displays the development display" CHANGE! "When an operation is detected)" is determined with a probability of 35%, and "with execution" is determined with a "first". The 3 effect modes (displaying the development display "extreme heat" when the operation is detected) "are determined with a probability of 60%.

In the present embodiment, it is indicated whether or not the super reach effect is developed after the development display is displayed at the time of operation detection (or at the end of the operation valid period) in the operation effect. If it develops into a super reach effect, the super reach effect is started, and if it does not develop, a lost symbol is derived and displayed (see FIG. 8-10).

In FIG. 8-6 (A), in the case of Super Reach B rather than Normal Reach, and in the case of Super Reach B (Big Hit) rather than Super Reach B (Loss), the ratio of the action effect “executed” is determined to be higher. Is set to. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect that it will develop into Super Reach B and become a big hit depending on the presence or absence of motion effects. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the jackpot reliability is set to be higher in the order of the third effect mode> the second effect mode> the first effect mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability different for each effect mode and pay attention to which effect mode the motion effect is executed.

It should be noted that the motion effect can be executed in the case of the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B, but is not limited to this, in the case of other fluctuation patterns such as the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B and the super reach having pseudo-continuous fluctuation. May also be feasible. For example, the determination ratio may be set so that the degree of expectation increases as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases (for example, the determination ratio so that the motion effect is more easily executed as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases). The determination ratio may be set differently depending on whether or not it is a big hit and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations.

After the process of step S502, it is determined whether or not the operation effect is determined to be present (step 109IWS002). When it is determined that the motion effect is present (step 109IWS002; Yes), the motion effect flag indicating that the motion effect is executed is set to the on state (step 109IWS003).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the period suggestion effect corresponding to the operation promotion effect (step 109IWS004). Then, the effect control CPU 120 saves the settings related to the operation effect, the operation promotion effect, and the period suggestion effect (step 109IWS005), and ends the operation effect setting process.

In the present embodiment, when the operation promotion effect is executed, the operation promotion effect (for example, displaying the operation promotion display on the image display device 5) for urging the player to operate the push button 31B is executed. Then, in response to the operation promotion effect, a period suggestion effect that suggests the operation valid period of the push button 31B is executed. In the present embodiment, the period suggestion effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of effect modes.

In the process of step 109IWS004, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the period suggestion effect, and extracts the extracted numerical data and the table for determining the period suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). It is used to determine the production mode of the period suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in the case of the fluctuation pattern of normal reach (variation pattern PA3-2 or fluctuation pattern PB3-2), the "first effect mode (suggested by the validity period bar display)" is 80. %, The "second effect mode (suggested by the first motion mode of the movable body)" is determined with a probability of 20%, and the "third effect mode (suggested by the second motion mode of the movable body)". Is determined with a probability of 0%. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 of Super Reach B (loss), the "first effect mode (suggested by the validity period bar display)" is determined with a probability of 20%, and the "second effect mode (movable body)" is determined. "Suggested by the first motion mode)" is determined with a 50% probability, and "third effect mode (suggested by the second motion mode of the movable body)" is determined with a 30% probability. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 of Super Reach B (big hit), the "first effect mode (suggested by the validity period bar display)" is determined with a probability of 0%, and the "second effect mode (movable body)" is determined. "Suggested by the first motion mode)" is determined with a 40% probability, and "third effect mode (suggested by the second motion mode of the movable body)" is determined with a 60% probability.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in the present embodiment, the operation valid period of the push button 31B is suggested to the player by displaying the valid period bar display on the image display device 5. The period suggestion effect can be executed by the effect mode and the second effect mode and the third effect mode suggested by the operation mode of the movable body 32.

FIG. 8-6 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the operation promotion effect and the period suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), in the present embodiment, the operation promotion display is displayed on the image display device 5 by the operation promotion effect. Then, when the period suggestion effect corresponding to the operation promotion effect is executed by the first effect mode, the valid period bar display is displayed on the image display device 5. On the other hand, when the period suggestion effect corresponding to the operation promotion effect is executed in any of the second effect mode and the third effect mode, the control for operating the movable body is performed. Further, in the second effect mode, the decorative light emitting body 109IW001 mounted on the movable body 32 emits blue light when the movable body operates, and in the third effect mode, the decorative light emitting body 109IW001 emits red light. Be controlled.

In the present embodiment, the movable body 32 configured to be movable downward (on the screen of the image display device 5, that is, in front of the screen of the image display device 5 when viewed from the player) on the upper part of the image display device 5. Is provided (see FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10). The movable body 32 is a part (more specifically) of the display area of the image display device 5 from the initial position of the upper part of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 8-9 (A) by the drive circuit for driving the movable body 32. Can move downward to a superposed position (see FIG. 8-10 (E1)) that overlaps the area where the operation promotion display is displayed.

In the present embodiment, in the period suggestion effect of the second effect mode and the third effect mode, control is performed to move the movable body 32 from the initial position to the superposed position. When the control for moving the movable body 32 from the initial position to the superposed position is performed, the operation promotion display gradually changes from a visible state to a visually difficult state (see FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10). Then, at the timing when the operation valid period of the push button 31B ends, the movable body 32 reaches the superposed position and is controlled so that the operation promotion display becomes invisible (see FIG. 8-10 (E1)). With such an effect, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the operation valid period has ended, and it is possible to suggest the period until the operation valid period ends, so that the interest of the effect can be improved. Further, since the operation promotion display gradually becomes difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32, it is possible to effectively promote the operation of the player before it becomes difficult to see, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production. ..

In the period suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-6 (B), the effect period bar is displayed in the case of Super Reach B rather than Normal Reach and Super Reach B (Big Hit) rather than Super Reach B (Loss). The ratio of the "second effect mode" and the "third effect mode", which are the effect modes for operating the movable body, is set to be higher than that of the "first effect mode". With such a configuration, the second effect mode and the third effect mode, which suggest the operation valid period by the operation mode of the movable body, are superb than the first effect mode, which suggests the operation valid period by the valid period bar display. You can expect to develop into reach B and become a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of effect mode (that is, by either the valid period bar display or the movable body 32) the period suggestion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

Further, in the period suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-6 (B), in the effect mode suggesting the operation effective period by the operation mode of the movable body, the jackpot reliability is high in the order of the third effect mode> the second effect mode. It is set to be. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variety of production, and the jackpot reliability is different for each production mode, and the period suggestion production can be performed by what production mode (that is, what movement mode of the movable body). You can pay attention to whether it will be executed.

In the present embodiment, as the period suggestion effect, a second effect mode and a third effect mode in which the movable body 32 is operated are provided. In addition to such an effect mode, characters and characters are provided by the decorative light emitting body 109IW001. An effect mode may be provided such that a figure is shown. Further, by providing a movable display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal device) and moving the display device while displaying a still image or a moving image, the operation promotion display gradually becomes difficult to see. The period suggestion effect may be feasible. Further, a movable body capable of deforming operation may be provided, and as the deformation operation progresses, it may be possible to execute a period suggestion effect of an effect mode in which the operation promotion display gradually becomes difficult to see. In addition, a plurality of movable bodies may be provided, and a period suggestion effect of an effect mode in which they move so as to be united or an effect mode in which the movable bodies move so as to form a predetermined shape may be executed. In these cases as well, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which production mode is used.

Further, the operation promotion effect is also output from a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, those having different sizes, colors, shapes, operation modes, etc. of the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5, and speakers 8L and 8R. It can be executed by different production sounds, etc.), and the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which production mode is used, or the production mode of the operation promotion effect and the production mode of the period suggestion effect. The jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of.

In the present embodiment, the movable body 32 is used in the period suggestion effect, but it may be used in other effects as well. For example, during the variable display, it may be possible to execute a movable body effect (for example, control to vibrate the movable body 32) in which the movable body 32 is operated in an operation mode different from the period suggestion effect. In this case, for example, when it is determined that the period suggestion effect and the movable body effect can be selectively executed and the operation effect is not executed in the operation effect setting process, FIG. 8-6 (D) shows. The movable body effect determination table shown may be used to determine whether or not the movable body effect is executed.

Comparing the movable body effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (D) with the operation effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the operation effect is executed when the variable display content is Super Reach B. The movable body effect is configured to be executed in the case of Super Reach A, which has a lower reliability (big hit reliability, that is, the rate of becoming a big hit) than Super Reach B. With such a configuration, the reliability (big hit reliability, that is, the ratio of the big hit) is different between the period suggestion effect and the movable body effect, and the operation mode of the movable body 32 (that is, the operation of the movable body 32 is the period suggestion effect). It is possible to pay attention to which of the movable body production and the movable body production.

(Processing during variable display)
The variable display processing in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. This process is a process for realizing variable display of the decorative symbol, reach effect, etc., and determines whether or not it is the end timing of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The end timing may be specified by the effect control pattern. When it is not the end timing, the effect operation control is performed based on the set effect control pattern, and the present process is terminated. By executing the effect operation control each time a timer interrupt occurs, it is possible to execute variable display of decorative symbols and reach effect. When it is determined that the end timing is reached, it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command has been received. If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the command has been received. If the command is not received, this process ends. When the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the display control unit 123 is transmitted to control the final stop symbol to be derived and displayed. After that, the effect process flag is updated to "3", and this process ends.

FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 as the variable display process. In the variable display processing shown in FIG. 8-7, the effect control CPU 120 first elapses the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. Whether or not it is determined (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed. If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S342). .. The reach effect period may be predetermined in, for example, an effect control pattern determined according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in step S342 that the reach effect period is in effect (step S342; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S343). After the process of step S343, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect flag is on (step S344). When the operation effect flag is on (step S344; Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation effect period is in effect (step S345). If it is the operation effect period (step S345; Yes), the operation effect control process is performed (step S346).

When it is determined in step S344 that the operation effect flag is not on (step S344; No), when it is determined in step S345 that the operation effect period is not (step S345; No), the process of step S346. After, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect during variable display including a variable display operation of the decorative symbol, based on, for example, a setting in the effect control pattern determined in response to the variation pattern. Is controlled (step S348).

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S349; No), the effect processing during variable display is terminated and the process waits. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so. When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, in variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S350). Further, in the process of step S350, the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. Then, after the process of step S350, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S351). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S352), the variable display effect process is terminated.

(Operation production control processing)
In the operation effect control process shown in FIG. 8-8, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display start flag indicating the display start of the operation promotion display is on (step 109IWS101). If the display start flag is not on (step 109IWS101; No), the display of the operation promotion display is started as an operation promotion effect (step 109IWS102).

The operation promotion display is a display for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B. In this embodiment, a button image (button image 109IW002 (see FIG. 8-9)) imitating the push button 31B and a button Image 109IWG1 (see FIG. 8-12)). The button image is not limited to an image imitating the push button 31B, but may be an image that can identify the push button 31B, and may be a simple display, a schematic display, a decorative display, an outline display, or the like. Good.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display start flag indicating the display start to the ON state (step S704).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is set when the effect mode of the set period suggestion effect is one of the second effect mode and the third effect mode in which the movable body 32 is operated (step 109IWS104; Yes). The control for causing the movable body 32 to emit light and moving it to the superposed position is started according to the effect mode (step 109IWS105). On the other hand, when the set effect mode of the period suggestion effect is the first effect mode for displaying the valid period bar display, the image display device 5 is controlled to display the valid period bar display (step 109IWS106).

The validity period bar display is a display for notifying the player of the operation validity period of the push button 31B, and in this embodiment, the operation validity period in which the remaining validity period can be sequentially displayed for the entire validity period. The display image (operation valid period display image 109IWG003 (see FIG. 8-9)) and operation valid period display image 109IWG2 (see FIG. 8-12 (see)) are used. The countdown display format (for example, not limited to the bar display format). Even if the validity period is displayed in various formats such as a countdown display of the time until the end of the validity period (remaining time) and a countup display format (for example, a countdown display of the time until the end of the validity period). Good.

When the display start flag is turned on in step S702 (step 109IWS101; Yes), or after the processing of step 109IWS105 or step 109IWS106, the effect control CPU 120 updates the control for operating the movable body 32 or the validity period bar. Control the display (step 109IWS107).

Regarding the control for operating the movable body 32, for example, the movable body 32 is moved to a position indicating the remaining valid period at the present time with respect to the total valid period. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (B1) to (E1), the position is set to the initial position when the operation valid period starts, and the position is intermediate between the initial position and the superposed position when the operation valid period is half elapsed. , Control is performed to move the movable body 32 so that the movable body 32 is located at the superposed position when the operation valid period ends. The validity period bar is also updated to show the remaining validity period at the present time for all validity periods, for example. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (B2) to (D2), the display is updated so that the hatched display portion indicating the remaining valid period becomes shorter with the passage of time.

After the processing of step 109IWS107, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B is operated (step 109IWS108). When the push button 31B is operated (step 109IWS108; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to immediately move the movable body 32 to the superposed position or controls to end the valid period bar display (step 109IWS109). ). That is, control is performed to end the period suggestion effect. Then, the process proceeds to step 109 IWS110.

When it is determined in step 109IWS108 that the push button 31B is not operated (step 109IWS108; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the operation valid period (step 109IWS113). In the present embodiment, when the period suggestion effect for operating the movable body 32 is performed, the movable body 32 is controlled to reach the superposed position at the end timing of the operation valid period, and the valid period bar display is displayed. When the period suggestion effect is performed, the display is controlled so that the hatch display portion indicating the remaining valid period of the valid period bar display disappears at the end timing of the operation valid period.

If it is the end timing of the operation valid period, that is, if the movable body 32 has reached the superposed position, or if there is no hatched display portion indicating the remaining valid period of the valid period bar display, the process proceeds to step 109IWS110. ..

In step 109IWS110, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the operation promotion display on the image display device 5 (step 109IWS110), and controls the display of the development display (step 109IWS111). In step 109IWS111, as shown in FIGS. 8-10 (F1) and 8-12 (G), the image display device 5 has an advanced display of "CHANGE!" And as shown in FIG. 8-10 (E2). Control is performed to display the development display "...".

After the processing of step 109IWS111, the display start flag and the operation effect display flag are reset to the off state (step 109IWS112), and the operation effect display control is ended.

(Examples of motion effects, operation promotion effects, and period suggestion effects)
8-9 and 8-10 are diagrams showing an example of an operation operation of an operation effect, an operation promotion effect, and a period suggestion effect. Of FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, (A), (B1), (C1), (D1), (E1), and (F1) include an operation effect (second effect mode), an operation promotion effect, and a period suggestion effect (first effect). An example of the transition of the effect operation when the 2 effect mode) is executed is shown, and in (A) (B2) (C2) (D2) (E2) (F2), the operation effect (first effect mode) and the operation promotion are shown. An example of transition of the effect operation when executing the effect and the period suggestion effect (first effect mode) is shown.

When the fluctuation pattern of normal reach or super reach B is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), the operation effect (second effect mode), the operation promotion effect, and the period suggestion effect (second effect mode) are established. ) Is set, the button image 109IW002, which is an operation promotion display, is displayed and the operation promotion effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B1).

Further, as shown in (B1), (C1), and (D1) of FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, the decorative light emitting body 109IW001 mounted on the movable body 32 emits blue light, and the movable body 32 initially emits light. The movement from the position to the superposed position is controlled, and the period suggestion effect (second effect mode) is started. In the present embodiment, since the movable body 32 is controlled to reach the superposed position at the end timing of the operation valid period (for example, 10 seconds), until the movable body 32 reaches the superposed position depending on the current position of the movable body 32. The remaining period of, that is, the remaining period of the operation validity period is suggested. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (D1), as the operation valid period elapses and the movable body 32 moves to the superposed position, the movable body 32 overlaps a part of the button image 109IW002 which is the operation promotion display. The button image 109IW002 becomes difficult to see. Therefore, the visual state of the button image 109IW002 (that is, the visible remaining portion) also suggests the remaining period of the operation valid period.

Here, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (E1), the movable body 32 immediately moves to the superposed position, and the button image 109IW002 becomes invisible. If the operation of the push button 31B is not detected, the movable body 32 reaches the superposed position at the end timing of the operation valid period, and the button image 109IW002 is controlled so as to be invisible. With such an effect, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the operation valid period has ended, and it is possible to suggest the period until the operation valid period ends, so that the interest of the effect can be improved. Further, since the operation promotion display gradually becomes difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32, it is possible to effectively promote the operation of the player before it becomes difficult to see, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (F1), a development display such as "CHANGE!" Is displayed. After that, it develops into a super reach production. After the development display is displayed, the movable body 32 may be controlled to move to the initial position. By controlling in this way, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 from interfering with the super reach effect, and it is possible to draw the player attention to the super reach effect and improve the effect.

When the execution of the operation effect (first effect mode), the operation promotion effect, and the period suggestion effect (first effect mode) is set, the operation promotion display is shown as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B2). The button image 109IW002 is displayed, and the operation promotion effect is started.

Further, as shown in (B2), (C2), and (D2) of FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, the valid period bar display (operation valid period display image 109IW003) is the period during which the operation of the push button 31B is valid. It is an image showing, and is updated and displayed so as to suggest the remaining operation validity period over time. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (B2), (C2), and (D2), the display is updated so that the hatched display portion indicating the remaining valid period becomes shorter with the passage of time.

Here, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (E2), the display of the valid period bar display (operation valid period display image 109IW003) ends, and "..." is displayed. The development display is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (F2), the lost symbol "767" is derived and displayed without developing into a super reach effect.

In the period suggestion effect (second effect mode and third effect mode) in which the operation effective period is suggested by the operation mode of the movable body, the operation is more effective than the effect suggested by the generally used effective period display (time gauge display). The period can be emphasized and notified, and the player can be strongly encouraged to operate.

In the present embodiment, a period suggestion effect (second effect mode and third effect mode) that suggests the operation valid period according to the operation mode of the movable body and a period suggestion effect (first effect) that suggests the effective period bar display. (Aspect) is configured to be executed alternately, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and the operation validity period is suggested by the operation mode of the movable body while displaying the validity period bar display. You may.

Further, in the period suggestion effect (second effect mode and third effect mode), the movable body 32 moves from the initial position to the superposed position, so that the remaining operation valid period is suggested, and the operation of the push button 31B is detected. Then, the movable body 32 is configured to immediately move to the superposed position, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a predetermined operation (for example, one operation, repeated striking operation, long press) is performed by the push button 31B. When an operation or the like is detected, the moving direction of the movable body 32 may be changed (for example, the movable body 32 may be moved so as to return to the initial position) so as not to reach the superposed position. Further, for example, when a predetermined operation (for example, one operation, repeated hit operation, long press operation, etc.) is detected by the push button 31B, the moving direction of the movable body 32 is changed in the case of developing into super reach. It is controlled so that it changes (for example, moves to return to the initial position) and does not reach the superposed position, and if it does not develop into superreach, the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the superposed position. You may.

In the above embodiment, the detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B) and the promotion effect for promoting the movement of the player (for example, the operation promotion effect) can be executed, and the player An effect control means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S346) capable of executing a special effect (for example, an operation effect) based on the detection of the operation of, and a movable object (for example, movable) that can be operated. It has a body 32). Then, the effect control means has a period suggestion effect (for example, an operation valid period) that suggests an operation effective period (for example, an operation effective period) for which the detection of the player's motion is effective according to the operation mode of the moving object in response to the execution of the promotion effect. (Period suggestion effect) can be executed (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 109IWS105 and 109IWS107). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Further, the effect control means displays an operation promotion display (for example, an operation promotion display. Button image 109IW002 (see FIG. 8-9)) that encourages the player's movement as a promotion effect on the display means (for example, the image display device 5). Then, it is possible to execute an effect of moving the movable object from a visible state to a difficult-to-see state as the period suggestion effect (see, for example, FIGS. 8-9 (B1) to (E1)). ). Therefore, the movement of the player can be effectively promoted, and the interest of the production can be improved.

In addition, the effect control means can execute an effect of moving the movable object from the first position (for example, the initial position) to the second position (for example, the superposed position) (for example, the second effect mode and the third effect mode). (See FIGS. 8-6 and 8-9 (B1) to (E1)). Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the promotion effect has been completed.

Further, the effect control means has a special effect so that the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the first to third effect modes) is used to execute the special effect (for example, the motion effect). Is feasible (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (A)). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the production mode of the special production.

Further, the effect control means can execute a plurality of types of period suggestion effects (for example, first operation mode (movement + blue light emission), second operation mode (movement + red light emission)) in which the movement mode of the movable object is different. (See, for example, FIGS. 8-6 (B), (C)). Therefore, the variety of production can be increased, and the interest of production can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can execute a specific effect (for example, a movable body effect) for operating the movable object in a mode different from the promotion effect, and when the specific effect of the movable object is executed and the period suggestion effect Expectations may differ from when they are executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (D)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the movable object, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Further, the effect control means displays the first period suggestion effect as the period suggestion effect (for example, the period suggestion effect according to the first effect mode) and the operation validity period display suggesting the operation validity period on the display means. The suggestion effect (for example, the period suggestion effect according to the second effect mode and the third effect mode) can be executed, and the degree of expectation differs between the first period suggestion effect and the second period suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 8-6 (for example). See B)). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the mode in which the promotion effect is executed, and to improve the interest of the effect.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the feature section 109IW, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, all of the feature portions described in the above embodiment are not essential configurations and can be omitted as appropriate.

In the present embodiment, the push button 31B is provided as a detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player, but the push button 31B may be replaced with another detection means such as a stick controller or a cross button. Alternatively, it may be a plurality of detection means including other detection means such as a stick controller and a cross button. When other detection means are provided as described above, the promotion notification (promotion display) may be executed as in the above-described embodiment in a mode corresponding to each detection means.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the push sensor 35B is used as the detection means has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a non-contact type detection means such as an infrared sensor or a contact type detection means such as a touch panel is provided. The movement of the player may be detected.

(Modification example 1 of feature portion 109IW)
In the above embodiment, the operation validity period of the motion effect is indicated by the validity period bar display or the movement of the movable body, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the operation promotion display is displayed. It may be suggested by the aspect.

Further, as the motion effect, three types are provided: the motion effect (long press) shown in FIG. 8-12, the motion effect (continuous hit) shown in FIG. 8-13, and the motion effect (blow) shown in FIG. 8-14. You may do so. The motion effect (long press) shown in FIG. 8-12 is an effect in which the development display is displayed when the player presses and holds the push button 31B for a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). .. Further, the motion effect (continuous hitting) shown in FIG. 8-13 is an effect in which the development display is displayed when the player repeatedly hits the push button 31B a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). .. The motion effect (blow) shown in FIG. 8-14 is an effect in which the development display is displayed when the player operates (presses) the push button 31B once.

FIG. 8-11 is an explanatory diagram showing a determination example of the operation effect when the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach A. As shown in FIG. 8-11, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 of Super Reach A (loss), “without execution” is 10%, and “with execution” is “operation effect (long press) pattern PTA-1”. Is determined with a probability of 40%, and "motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2" is determined with a probability of 30% with "execution", and "motion effect (blow) pattern PTA-3" with "execution". Is determined with a 20% probability. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 of Super Reach A (big hit), "without execution" is 5%, and "with execution" is "operation effect (long press) pattern PTA-1" is 20%. It is determined by the probability, "action effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2" is determined with a probability of 25% in "execution", and "motion effect (blow) pattern PTA-3" is 50% in "execution". Determined by probability. In the case of a big hit, the motion effect is easier to be executed than in the case of a loss, and it is possible to have a feeling of expectation of the jackpot for the motion effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 of Super Reach A (big hit), the motion effect of "motion effect (blow) pattern PTA-3" is higher than that of the variation pattern PA3-3 of Super Reach A (loss). It is easier to execute, you can have a feeling of expectation of a big hit about the motion production (blow), and the interest of the game is improved. Also, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 of Super Reach A (big hit), the motion effect of the "motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1" and the motion effect of the "motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2" Since it is executed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation of a big hit for the motion effect (long press) and the motion effect (continuous hit), and the interest of the game is improved.

(Example of motion effect (long press) effect)
When the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the pattern of the motion effect is the "motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1". When it is set to, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), the button image 109IWG1 which is the operation promotion display, the operation valid period display image 109IWG2 which is the valid period bar display, and the operation explanation display " The operation explanation image 109IWG3 of "long press!" Is displayed, and the operation effect (long press) is started.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), at the start of the operation effect (long press), the button image 109IWG1 which is the operation promotion display is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size corresponds to, for example, the size of the remaining long press for 5 seconds. In addition, the operation explanation image 109IWG3 of the operation explanation display "long press!" Is displayed to suggest the player to press and hold the push button 31B. Further, the valid period bar display (operation valid period display image 109IWG2) is an image showing the period during which the operation of the push button 31B is valid, and the remaining operation valid period is displayed as time elapses. ing.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player pressing and holding the push button 31B for 1 second. That is, the button image 109IWG1 is reduced by the amount that the push button 31B is pressed and held for 1 second. In other words, it is reduced to the size of the remaining 4 seconds of long press. In this embodiment, the button image 109IWG1 is reduced by the amount of each long press unit time (for example, 1 second), but the long press unit time is not limited to 1 second and is 0.2 seconds. It may be set to an arbitrary value that can be assumed to be a long press, such as 0.5 seconds. The operation valid period display image 109IWG2 displays the remaining operation valid period at the present time.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (D), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player pressing and holding the push button 31B for another 1 second. In other words, it is reduced to the size of the remaining 3 seconds of long press. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (E), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player pressing the push button 31B for a further 1 second. In other words, it is reduced to the size of the remaining 2 seconds of long press. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (F), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player pressing the push button 31B for a further 1 second. In other words, it is reduced to the size of one second left after long press. As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (D) to (F), the operation valid period display image 109IWG2 displays the remaining operation valid period at the present time.

Then, when the cumulative long press period of the push button 31B by the player reaches 5 seconds, the button image 109IWG1, the operation valid period display image 109IWG2, and the operation explanation image 109IWG3 are erased, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (G). In addition, a development display such as "CHANGE!" Is made. Then, after this development display is made, it develops into a super reach production.

(Example of production operation of operation production (continuous hitting))
When the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), the pattern of the motion effect is "motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2". When is set to, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), the button image 109IWG1 which is the operation promotion display, the operation valid period display image 109IWG2 which is the valid period bar display, and the operation explanation display "continuous hitting". The operation explanation image 109IWG3 of "!" Is displayed, and the operation effect (continuous hitting) is started.

As shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), at the start of the operation effect (continuous striking), the button image 109IWG1 which is the operation promotion display is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size corresponds to, for example, the size of the remaining number of repeated hits of 20 times. In addition, the operation explanation image 109IWG3 of the operation explanation display "continuous hit!" Is displayed to suggest the player to repeatedly hit the push button 31B. Further, the valid period bar display (operation valid period display image 109IWG2) is an image showing the period during which the operation of the push button 31B is valid, and the remaining operation valid period is displayed as time elapses. ing. In this embodiment, the operation validity period is set to, for example, 10 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 8-13 (C), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player pressing the push button 31B five times (continuously hitting). That is, the button image 109IWG1 is reduced by the amount that the push button 31B is pressed five times. In other words, it has been reduced to the size of the remaining 15 consecutive hits. The operation valid period display image 109IWG2 displays the remaining operation valid period at the present time.

As shown in FIG. 8-13 (D), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player's repeated striking of the push button 31B for five more times. That is, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining 10 consecutive hits. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (E), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player's repeated striking of the push button 31B for five more times. In other words, it has been reduced to the size of the remaining 5 consecutive hits. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (F), the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller in response to the player's repeated striking of the push button 31B four times. That is, the size is reduced to the size of one remaining repeated hit. As shown in FIGS. 8-13 (D) to (F), the operation validity period display image 109IWG2 displays the remaining operation validity period at the present time.

Then, when the cumulative number of repeated hits of the push button 31B by the player reaches 20, the button image 109IWG1, the operation valid period display image 109IWG2, and the operation explanation image 109IWG3 are erased, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (G). , "CHANGE!" Is displayed. Then, after this development display is made, it develops into a super reach production.

(Example of motion production (blow) production operation)
When the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), the pattern of the motion effect is "motion effect (blow) pattern PTA-3". When set to, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), the button image 109IWG1 which is the operation promotion display and the operation explanation image 109IWG3 of the operation explanation display "Ippatsu!" Are displayed, and the operation effect is displayed. (Blow) is started.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), at the start of the operation effect (blow), the button image 109IWG1 which is the operation promotion display is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size is, for example, a size corresponding to, for example, 5 seconds, which is the operation valid period. In addition, the operation explanation image 109IWG3 of the operation explanation display "Ippatsu!" Is a display content suggesting that the player presses the push button 31B once.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), the button image 109IWG1 is reduced by the amount of one second elapsed from the start of the motion effect (blow). That is, the button image 109IWG1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 4 seconds. As described above, the change in the size of the button image 109IWG1 suggests the operation validity period.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), when another 1 second has elapsed, the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller by the amount of the elapsed time. That is, the button image 109IWG1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 3 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (E), when another 1 second elapses, the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller by the elapsed amount. That is, the button image 109IWG1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 2 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (F), when another 1 second elapses, the button image 109IWG1 becomes smaller by the elapsed amount. That is, the button image 109IWG1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 1 second. Here, for example, it is assumed that the push button 31B is pressed by the player at this time.

Then, when the push button 31B is pressed by the player, the button image 109IWG1 and the operation explanation image 109IWG3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. 8-14 (G), an advanced display such as "CHANGE!" Is displayed. It should be noted that a display (for example, a title image) suggesting the content of "super heat" or the super reach to be executed after that may be displayed. Then, after this development display is made, it develops into a super reach production.

In the above embodiment, the promotion notification execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) notifies the player's operation period (for example, a long press period) of the promotion notification (button image 109IWG1) (for example, a display mode). Since it is possible to suggest by (such as), it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

Further, since the promotion notification executing means can suggest the number of movements of the player (for example, the number of repeated hits) by the notification mode of the promotion notification (button image 109IWG1), it is possible to improve the interest of the game production. Can be done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (B) to (F), the button image 109IWG1 which is the promotion notification indicates the operation period of the player required until a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect) is reached. Since it is executed in the suggested notification mode (for example, size), it is possible to grasp the operation period (for example, the required remaining long press period) required until the predetermined period is reached.

Further, since the button image 109IWG1 which is the promotion notification is executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests the number of movements of the player required to reach a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). , It is possible to grasp the operation period required until a predetermined period is reached (for example, the required remaining number of repeated hits).

Further, the motion effect executing means includes, as the motion effect, a first motion effect (for example, a long press effect) and a second motion effect different from the first motion effect (for example, a continuous hit effect, a blow effect, etc.). It is feasible, and the promotion notification executing means can suggest the operation period of the player (for example, the period of long pressing) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

Further, as the motion effect, the motion effect executing means includes a first specific motion effect (for example, a continuous hit effect) and a second specific motion effect (for example, a long press effect, a blow effect, etc.) different from the first specific motion effect. ), And the promotion notification executing means can suggest the number of movements of the player (for example, the number of repeated hits) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation period of the player by changing the notification mode (for example, the size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means (push sensor 35B). Yes, the operation explanation display (for example, "long press!") Can be executed together with the execution of the promotion notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. As a result, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, the player's movement can be promoted even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

Further, the promotion notification executing means can suggest the number of movements of the player by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means (push sensor 35B). Yes, the operation explanation display (for example, "continuous hitting!") Can be executed together with the execution of the promotion notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. As a result, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, the player's movement can be promoted even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

Further, the visibility of the promotion notification differs between before and after the movement of the player is detected by the detection means (push sensor 35B) (for example, the button image has the first size (for example, the starting size). ) To the second size (such as the size in the middle of reaching the final size, the final size, etc.), so it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

Further, the visibility of the promotion notification differs between before and after the movement of the player is detected by the detection means (push sensor 35B) (for example, the button image has the first size (for example, the starting size). ) To the second size (such as the size in the middle of reaching the final size, the final size, etc.), so it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

In addition, the promotion notification executing means detects the first mode (for example, the mode in which the button portion of the button image 109IWG1 is not recessed) for notifying that the player's movement is not detected, and the player's movement. The promotion notification may be executed in the second mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image 109IWG1 is recessed) to notify the presence. According to this, it is possible to grasp whether or not the movement of the player is detected. Further, the button image 109IWG1 may swing in a convex state before the operation and may not swing after the operation, or the button image 109IWG1 may not swing before the operation and may swing after the operation. Alternatively, the display mode of the operation explanation display may be changed before and after the operation (for example, before the operation, "press" may be changed to "long press" after the operation).

Further, since the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation effective period by the notification mode of the promotion notification (button image 109IWG1), it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

Further, since the promotion notification is executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests the length of the operation validity period, the operation validity period can be grasped.

Further, as the motion effect, the motion effect executing means includes a first type motion effect (for example, a blow effect) and a second type motion effect (for example, a long press effect, a continuous hit effect) different from the first type motion effect. Etc.), and the promotion notification executing means can suggest the operation validity period in the first type motion production by the notification mode of the promotion notification, so that the interest of the game production can be improved. ..

In addition, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation validity period by changing the notification mode (for example, the size) of the promotion notification, and the operation explanation display (for example, "press") is displayed together with the execution of the promotion notification. ! ”, Etc.) can be executed, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. Therefore, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, it is possible to encourage the player to move even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

Further, the promotion notification executing means can suggest the operation effective period by changing the notification mode (for example, the size) of the promotion notification, and the notification mode of the promotion notification before the change and the notification mode after the change. Since the visibility is different from the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the button image 109IWG1 changes from the first size to the second size), it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

(Modification example 2 of the feature portion 109IW)
In the example shown in FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14, in the operation effect, the operation promotion display (button image 109IWG1) displayed by the operation promotion effect is reduced from the start size to the final size. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16, the configuration may include an action effect that acts on the button image 109IWG1 in the operation effect. FIG. 8-15 (A) is a reach scene (109IWT2). FIG. 8-15 (B) is a scene (109IWT3) of super reach. FIG. 8-15 (C) is a scene (109IWT4) in which the display of the small button (white) image 109IWD1 which is a button image is started. Since it is a non-valid period (109IWT4 to 109IWT11), in FIG. 8-15 (C), the regulation line image 109IWK is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) image 109IWD1.

FIG. 8-15 (D) is a scene (109IWT5) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 1 is started. In the second modification, the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 1 is not executed. Therefore, in FIG. 8-15 (D), the same display as in FIG. 8-15 (C) (character 109IWC1 and character 109IWC2) is displayed. Excludes). FIG. 8-15 (E) is a scene (109IWT6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In the second modification, there is no change at the timing 1, so that the display in FIG. 8-15 (E) is the same as that in FIG. 8-15 (D) (excluding the operations of the characters 109IWC1 and 109IWC2).

FIG. 8-15 (F) is a scene (109IWT7) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 2 is started. In the second modification, the action effect such as the button corresponding to the change at the timing 2 is not executed. Therefore, in FIG. 8-15 (F), the same display as in FIG. 8-15 (E) (character 109IWC1 and character 109IWC2) is displayed. Excludes). FIG. 8-16 (G) is a scene (109IWT8) in which a change or the like is performed at the timing 2. In the second modification, the timing 2 is weakly changed. Therefore, in FIG. 8-16 (G), the small button (white) image 109IWD1 is changed to the large button (white) image 109IWD2 (one-step change). Since it is a non-valid period (109IWT4 to 109IWT11), in FIG. 8-16 (G), the regulation line image 109IWK is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) image 109IWD2.

FIG. 8-16 (H) is a scene (109IWT9) in which the execution of the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) at the timing 3 is started. In the second modification, the action effect (character appearance) is executed as the action effect such as a button corresponding to the change at the timing 3, and therefore, in FIG. 8-16 (H), the image 109IWJS1 prayed by the character is displayed as the action effect. There is. FIG. 8-16 (I) is a scene (109IWT10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the second modification, the timing 3 is weakly changed. Therefore, in FIG. 8-16 (I), the large button (white) image 109IWD2 is changed to the large button (red) image 109IWD3 (one-step change). Since it is a non-valid period (109IWT4 to 109IWT11), in FIG. 8-16 (I), the regulation line image 109IWK is displayed superimposed on the large button (red) image 109IWD3. Further, in FIG. 8-16 (I), the image 109IWJS2 that the character is pleased with is also displayed. In FIG. 8-16 (I), the image may be changed (two-step change) to an image of another operating means (for example, an image imitating a stick controller) instead of the large button (red) image 109IWD3. .. In this case, in FIGS. 8-16 (J) and 8-16 (K) described later, images of other operating means (for example, an image imitating a stick controller) are displayed, and FIG. 8-16 (K) ), The operation effect of the above-described embodiment may be executed. That is, in FIG. 8-16 (K), the image imitating the stick controller, the operation valid period display image 109IWG2, and the operation explanation image 109IWG3 may be displayed.

FIG. 8-16 (J) is a scene (109IWT11) in which the operation corresponding to the large button (red) image 109IWD3 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the valid period (109IWT11 to 109IWT13) has expired, the regulation line image 109IWK is not displayed in FIG. 8-16 (J). FIG. 8-16 (K) is a scene (109IWT12) immediately after FIG. 8-16 (J). In order to encourage the player to operate the push button 31B, the large button (red) image 109IWD3 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 8-16 (J) is displayed, and the large button (K) in FIG. 8-16 (K). Red) Image 109 IWD3U is displayed large in the center of the display area. In FIG. 8-16 (K), the operation effect of the above-described embodiment may be executed. That is, in FIG. 8-16 (K), the button image 109IWG1, the operation valid period display image 109IWG2, and the operation explanation image 109IWG3 may be displayed.

FIG. 8-16 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the valid period (109IWT11 to 109IWT13), or the player during the valid period (109IWT11 to 109IWT13). Is a scene (109IWT13) when the valid period ends when the push button 31B is not operated. In the second modification, since it is a big hit, the ally character 109IWC1 wins. That is, as a result of the operation (operation of the push button 31B) corresponding to the large button (red) image 109IWD3 (large button (red) image 109IWD3U), the victory or defeat (winning of the character 109IWC1) is notified. In FIG. 8-16 (L), 109IWT13 is described as a case where the player does not operate the push button 31B. The same applies to other figures. FIG. 8-16 (M) is a scene (109IWT14) at which the variable display ends. Immediately after FIG. 8-16 (M), a fanfare effect is executed. In the second modification, the motion effect is executed in the super reach effect, but the motion effect including the action effect may be executed as the reach development effect after the normal reach is established.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16, a plurality of types of operation promotion displays can be displayed, but the jackpot expectation may be different depending on which type is used. Specifically, the jackpot expectation may be increased in the order of large button (red) image 109IWD3> large button (white) image 109IWD2> small button (white) image 109IWD1. For example, it can be realized by determining by which type the operation promotion display is finally displayed at different ratios according to the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation display result. According to such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16, the operation promotion display can be changed a plurality of times, that is, it can be gradually changed to a type having a higher expectation of a big hit. , Can improve the interest.

When the jackpot expectation differs depending on the type of operation promotion display, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16, the non-effective period (for example) of detection by the detection means (for example, push sensor 35B) is used. , 8-15 (C) to 8-16 (I) shown in T4 to T10, etc.), after displaying the first operation promotion display (for example, the large button (white) image 109IWD2), the action effect (for example) , Character appearance) changes the first operation promotion display to a second operation promotion display (for example, large button (red) image 109IWD3) having a higher advantage (for example, FIG. 8-16 (for example). After displaying the large button (white) image 109IWD2 as shown in G), a character acting on the large button (white) image 109IWD2 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (H) and 8-16 (I). By executing the action effect of displaying the praying image 109IWJS1 and the image 109IWJS2 that the character is pleased with, the large button (red) is changed to the image 109IWD3 as shown in FIG. 8-16 (I)), and the detection by the detection means During the valid period (for example, T11 to T12 shown in FIG. 8-16 (J)), the second operation promotion display (for example, the large button (red) as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (J), (K)). Operation effect using image 109IWD3 (large button (red) image 109IWD3U) (for example, prompting an operation as shown in FIG. 8-16 (K) and notifying the result as shown in FIG. 8-16 (L)). The production to be performed, etc.) will be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation before the validity period of the detection means.

In addition, the action effect can also be executed by any of a plurality of types of effect modes, and the ratio of which type of operation promotion display changes depending on which effect mode is used to execute the action effect. It may be different. In addition, it is possible to execute an action effect of a pattern in which the operation promotion display changes after the effect and a pattern in which the operation promotion display does not change after the effect, and the operation is performed after the effect depending on which effect mode the action effect is executed. The rate at which the promotion display changes may be different.

In addition, a plurality of motion effects may be executed in parallel. For example, the first operation effect that advances the effect when the operation of the push button 31B is detected and the second operation effect that advances the effect when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected can be executed in parallel. May be good. In this case, the operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the push button 31B and the operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the stick controller 31A are executed in parallel.

Further, before the operation promotion effect is executed, the advance suggestion effect suggesting that the operation promotion effect is executed can be executed, and based on the fact that the advance suggestion effect is in a specific state, the advance suggestion effect is used. The suggested operation promotion effect may be executed. In the suggestion effect, for example, a prior suggestion image (for example,) suggesting that the operation promotion effect is executed in a part of the display area of the image display device 5 or an auxiliary image display device provided separately from the image display device 5. , An icon image that simply represents the push button 31B. It is desirable that the image is recognized as different at a glance so as not to be confused with the operation promotion display) in a predetermined state (for example, a transparent state or a transparent state). The operation promotion effect is executed based on the fact that the regulation line image is displayed in a superposed state (such as a state in which the regulation line image is superimposed) and the prior suggestion image is changed to a specific state (for example, a non-transparent state or a state in which the regulation line image is deleted). It may be done. Further, in this case, a plurality of types of prior suggestion effects can be executed, and the degree of expectation (for example, the rate at which the prior suggestion effects are in a specific state (that is, the operation promotion effect is executed) depends on which type is executed. Percentage), the rate at which operation promotion effects and motion effects with high advantages are executed, the rate at which a big hit occurs, etc.) may be different.

Further, when the prior suggestion effect is being executed, it may be possible to execute an operation promotion effect different from the operation promotion effect suggested by the prior suggestion effect. That is, while the operation promotion effect is being executed, it may be possible to execute the advance suggestion effect that suggests that another operation promotion effect is executed at a different timing. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and enhance the effect. It is desirable to execute the operation promotion effect under certain conditions so as not to confuse the operation promotion effect being executed with another operation promotion effect suggested by the prior suggestion effect. For example, the auxiliary image display device displays the advance suggestion image as the advance suggestion effect, and the operation promotion display is displayed on the image display device 5 as the operation promotion effect, so that a certain distance is maintained (that is, too close) by different devices. It may be possible to prevent confusion by displaying each of them. Further, for example, while the operation promotion effect is being executed, the execution of the advance suggestion effect suggesting that another operation promotion effect is executed is started, but the notification sound indicating that the advance suggestion effect is started is emitted. Instead of outputting, a notification sound indicating that the advance suggestion effect is being executed may be output after the operation promotion effect being executed is completed.

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 (2)

It is a game machine that can play games
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
A production execution means that can execute a promotion effect that encourages the player's movement and can execute a special effect based on the detection of the player's movement.
With movable objects that can move,
The effect executing means is
In response to execution of the promotion effect, Ri executable der lifetime suggested effect suggests the operation mode of the operation lifetime said movable object to enable detection of the operation of the player,
The effect period suggestion effect can be executed by the mode in which the operation of the movable object starts when the operation valid period starts and the operation of the movable object ends when the operation valid period ends.
It is possible to operate the movable object in a plurality of types of modes in the validity period suggestion effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of being controlled in an advantageous state differs between when the mode of the movable object is the first mode and when the mode of the movable object is a second mode different from the first mode in the effect period suggestion effect. .. Equipped with advantageous state control means that can control advantageous states,
The effect executing means can execute a specific valid period suggestion effect that suggests the operation valid period by displaying a specific display corresponding to the operation valid period.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs between when the valid period suggestion effect is executed and when the specific valid period suggestion effect is executed.