JP6787948B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

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 area 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 area, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

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 in the variable display area, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display area, 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 areas 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 payout of the prize ball and the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine are advantageous for the player who can easily win the prize, and are advantageous for the player. It is to generate the right to become a state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the effect symbol (identification information) started in the variable display area 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 area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state that matches the specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaled or deformed, multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sexuality continues (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, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed in the variable display area 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 addition, there is one that promotes the movement of the player (for example, a pressing operation for a push button or a tilting operation for a stick controller) by using a plurality of modes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-217957 (FIGS. 50 to 52)

However, in the above-mentioned game machine, since it promotes only the movement, it is not possible to enhance the effect.

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

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting an operation of a player (for example, a pressing operation on a push button 31B) in a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game. If, comprising instruction means for performing an instruction to the player (e.g., in effect control CPU 120, portions for performing the steps 30IWS303, S305, S323, S325) and, a presentation execution means (for example, effect control for CPU 120), the an instructing the execution of the first instruction to perform a detectable indication by the detection means (e.g., instructions to the pressing operation of the push button 31B), Unlike the first instruction, the gaming machine to undetectable instructions the second instruction (e.g., instructions for operation of holding the hand in a predetermined area of the image display device 5) and is capable of executing (e.g., effect control CPU120 is the first indication by performing the step 30IWS303, S323 Execute and execute the second instruction by performing steps 30 IWS305 and S325), and when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect executing means executes the effect based on the detection result of the detection means (). For example, when step 30IWS303 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the dialogue effect by executing step 30IWS313 when it is Y in step 30IWS309. When step 30IWS323 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the dialogue effect at Y in step 30IWS329. At a certain time, step 30 IWS336 is executed to execute the accessory drop effect), and when the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect can be executed at a predetermined timing regardless of the detection result of the detection means (). For example, when step 30IWS305 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a dialogue effect by executing step 30IWS313 after a predetermined period of time, regardless of whether or not the push sensor 35B detects an operation on the push button 31B. In addition, when step 30IWS325 is performed, the accessory drop effect is executed by executing step 30IWS336 after a predetermined period of time regardless of whether or not the push sensor 35B detects the operation to the push button 31B. It is characterized by that. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.
Further, a storage means capable of storing the execution mode of the operation for the first instruction may be provided, and the instruction means may execute the second instruction based on the execution mode stored by the storage means.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the instruction means can execute a second instruction for prompting a specific action of the player (for example, an action of holding a hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5) that is not detected by the game machine. May be good. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 3) In the means 2, when the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect execution means has a length equal to or longer than the time required for the specific operation after the second instruction is executed, and the detection means In step 30 IWS307, the player can execute the effect at a predetermined timing after a predetermined period shorter than the valid period for validating the action of the player to be detected has elapsed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an image display device. A time that is longer than the time required for the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of 5 and shorter than the valid period is set in the timer, and when the timer times out, a dialogue effect or a character drop effect is performed. ) May be. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 4) In any of means 1 to means 3, when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect execution means does not execute the effect when the detection means does not detect the movement of the player (for example,). By performing steps IWS309 to S314, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the pre-reach promotion effect and do not execute the dialogue effect when the first valid period ends without accepting the player's operation). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, the advantage is higher when the second instruction is executed than when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means (for example, pre-reach promotion effect). The second pre-reach mode, which encourages the player to hold his / her hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5, is more suitable for the jackpot than the first pre-reach mode, which encourages the operation of the push button 31B. The reliability may be high (see FIG. 8-2). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 6) In any of the means 1 to the means 5, the instructing means executes the second instruction less frequently than the first instruction (for example, than in the first reach pre-mode that prompts the operation to the push button 31B. The selection ratio may be lower in the pre-second reach mode, which encourages the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-2). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 7) In any of the means 1 to the means 6, the instructing means gives a first instruction to instruct contact with a predetermined member (for example, a push button 31B) and an operation of not contacting the game machine (for example, an image display device). It may be possible to execute the second instruction for instructing the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of 5. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 8) In any of the means 1 to the means 7, a storage means (for example, a RAM 122 capable of storing a value P) that can store an execution mode of an operation for the first instruction is provided, and the instruction means is stored by the storage means. The second instruction is executed based on the execution mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 selects the second pre-reach mode / second reach middle mode at different ratios based on the range of the value P (FIG. 8-2). (See)), the effect executing means executes the effect based on the execution mode stored in the storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a pre-reach promotion effect / during-reach promotion at different rates based on the range of the value P. It is also possible to select the effect mode of the effect and execute the dialogue effect / accessory drop effect according to the selected effect mode (see FIG. 8-2). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 9) An operation to an operating means (for example, push button 31B), which is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player in any one of the means 1 to the means 8. When an operation effect execution means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 30 IWS200) and an operation effect that can execute an operation effect (for example, a promotion effect) capable of advancing the effect based on the effect are executed. Is provided with a special display means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 30IWS323) capable of displaying a special display (for example, a button promotion image) imitating the operation means, and the special display means is special. It is possible to end the display of the special display based on the operation of the operating means while the display is being displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A1) to (A5). When the push button 31B is operated, the display of the button-promoted image is terminated after changing the display mode of the button-promoted image), and the end mode differs depending on whether the push button 31B is controlled to the advantageous state or not. (For example, in the variable display that is a big hit, after displaying the button promotion image in the light emitting mode as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A2), the display of the special display can be terminated by As shown in 7 (A3), the button promotion image is erased, the display of the button promotion image is terminated, the jackpot notification display is displayed, and in the variable display that is out of alignment, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A4). After displaying the button promotion image in a cracked manner, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A5), the button promotion image is deleted, the display of the button promotion image is terminated, and the disengagement notification display is displayed. It may be displayed). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the promotion effect execution lottery table before reach, and promotion effect execution lottery table during reach. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the promotion effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the promotion effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the pre-reach promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the promotion effect during reach.

(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 the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened 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 game states 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 accordingly. 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 a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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 an 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 30IW)
Next, the feature unit 30IW will be described. The gaming machine in the feature unit 30IW can execute a promotion effect for instructing the player to perform an action as a variation effect performed during the change of the special symbol. The execution timing of the promotion effect is set before and during the reach. The promotion effect performed before the reach is called the pre-reach promotion effect, and the promotion effect performed during the reach is called the during-reach promotion effect.

FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing a variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (the area in which the received variation pattern command (effect control command for establishing the variation pattern) is stored) ( Step 30 IWS101). Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern command read in step 30 IWS101 and the display result designation command storage area (received display result designation command (display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss). The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data (that is, the received display result specification command) stored in the area where the effect control command) for specifying) is stored (step 30 IWS102). .. That is, by executing the process of step 30 IWS102 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 30 IWS102, has a chance pattern symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 30IWS102, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 30 IWS102, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 has a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols as the stop symbol. Determine the combination. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variation jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols as the stop symbols.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of decorative symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off", a combination of decorative patterns other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, the combination of the decorative symbols with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the "stop symbol" of the decorative symbol.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol for the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the decorative symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols with the same symbol on the left, middle, and right) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of a probabilistic state (an odd numbered symbol in this feature 30IW) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us that it does not become a probabilistic state (an even numbered symbol in this feature 30IW) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect to be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol (step 30 IWS103). In step 30 IWS103, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the advance notice effect execution lottery table for determining the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect, and determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach promotion effect (step 30 IWS104). Specifically, using the pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reach promotion effect.

FIG. 8-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery table. In the pre-reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reach promotion effect and the judgment value for the effect mode when the pre-reach promotion effect is executed are assigned to each range of the value P and the variable display result. There is.

As the execution mode of the pre-reach promotion effect, a first pre-reach mode for prompting the pressing operation of the push button 31B and a second pre-reach mode for prompting the operation of holding a hand over a predetermined area in the image display device 5 are provided. There is. When the pre-reach promotion effect of the first pre-reach aspect is performed, the push sensor 35B can detect the pressing operation on the push button 31B, while the pre-reach promotion effect of the second pre-reach aspect is performed. In this case, since the image display device 5 does not have a detecting means capable of detecting whether or not the hand is held over the predetermined area, it is not detected whether or not the player actually holds the hand over the predetermined area. is there.

The value P is a value indicating the frequency with which the player operates the push button 31B when the push button 31B is prompted to be pressed. Although the details will be described later, the value P is added by "1" when the player performs an operation on the push button 31B when the push operation on the push button 31B is urged, and the press operation on the push button 31B is performed. If the player does not operate the push button 31B at the time of prompting, "1" is subtracted. Since the value P is set to "0" when the power is turned on, if the value P is 0 or more, the rate at which the player operates the push button 31B when prompting the push operation to the push button 31B. Is 50% or more, and if the value P is less than 0, the ratio of the player operating the push button 31B when prompting the push operation to the push button 31B is less than 50%. It shows that.

Although the description is omitted in the feature unit 30IW, the value P may be reset (set to 0) every time the player is replaced. For example, the value P may be reset on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed from the time when the fluctuation is finally completed or an operation indicating that a new player starts the game is accepted. As a result, the game history of the player who is currently playing the game can be stored. Therefore, by determining the execution mode of the effect using the value P, the more accurate game tendency can be reflected in the effect. Can be done, and the interest can be improved.

First, a case where the value P is 0 or more (when the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is urged is 50% or more) will be described.

If the variable display result is a big hit, the pre-reach promotion effect is executed in the first pre-reach mode at a rate of 60%, and the pre-reach promotion effect is executed in the second pre-reach mode at a rate of 10%. It is decided that the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 30%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed at a rate of 40% in the first pre-reach aspect, and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 60%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed at a rate of 10% in the first pre-reach aspect, and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 90%. ..

Next, a case where the value P is less than 0 (a case where the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when prompting the pressing operation to the push button 31B is less than 50%) will be described.

If the variable display result is a big hit, the pre-reach promotion effect is executed in the first pre-reach mode at a rate of 45%, and the pre-reach promotion effect is executed in the second pre-reach mode at a rate of 5%. It is decided that the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 50%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed at a rate of 20% in the first pre-reach aspect, and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 80%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the pre-reach promotion effect is executed at a rate of 5% in the first pre-reach aspect, and the pre-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 95%. ..

In this way, the pre-reach promotion effect can be executed in the second pre-reach mode only when the variable display result is a big hit, and the reliability for the big hit is the pre-reach promotion effect in the first pre-reach mode <second. It is a pre-reach promotion effect of the pre-reach mode.

Further, as described above, the frequency of occurrence is such that the pre-reach promotion effect of the first pre-reach aspect> the pre-reach promotion effect of the second pre-reach aspect.

Further, as described above, the larger the value P, that is, the higher the ratio of the player operating the push button 31B when the push button 31B is prompted, the higher the execution ratio of the pre-reach promotion effect. It is getting expensive. As a result, the game tendency can be reflected in the production, and the interest can be improved.

When it is decided to execute the pre-reach promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the pre-reach promotion effect based on the determined effect mode (Y, S106 in step 30 IWS105).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs a reach promotion effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach promotion effect (step 30 IWS107). Specifically, using the reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), a lottery process based on a random number is performed to determine whether or not to execute the reach promotion effect.

FIG. 8-2 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a promotion effect execution lottery table during reach. In the reach promotion effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), a judgment value for whether or not the reach promotion effect is executed and the effect mode when the value P is executed is assigned to each range of the value P and the variable display result. There is.

As the execution mode of the reach promotion effect, a first reach mode for prompting the pressing operation of the push button 31B and a second reach mode for prompting the operation of holding a hand over a predetermined area in the image display device 5 are provided. There is. When the reach promotion effect of the first reach mode is performed, the push sensor 35B can detect the pressing operation on the push button 31B, while the reach promotion effect of the second reach mode is performed. In this case, since the image display device 5 does not have a detecting means capable of detecting whether or not the hand is held over the predetermined area, it is not detected whether or not the player actually holds the hand over the predetermined area. is there.

First, a case where the value P is 0 or more (when the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when the push operation to the push button 31B is urged is 50% or more) will be described.

If the variable display result is a big hit, the promotion effect during reach is executed in the first medium aspect at a rate of 60%, and the promotion effect during reach is executed in the second reach medium mode at a rate of 10%. It is decided that the promotion effect during reach is not executed at a rate of 30%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the during-reach promotion effect is executed at a rate of 40% and the during-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 60%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the promotion effect during reach is not executed at a rate of 100%.

Next, a case where the value P is less than 0 (a case where the ratio of the player performing the operation to the push button 31B when prompting the pressing operation to the push button 31B is less than 50%) will be described.

If the variable display result is a big hit, the promotion effect during reach is executed in the first medium mode at a rate of 45%, and the promotion effect during reach is executed in the second reach medium mode at a rate of 5%. It is decided that the promotion effect during reach is not executed at a rate of 50%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the during-reach promotion effect is executed at a rate of 20% in the first reach middle mode, and the during-reach promotion effect is not executed at a rate of 80%.

If the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined that the promotion effect during reach is not executed at a rate of 100%.

In this way, the reach promotion effect can be executed in the second reach medium mode only when the variable display result is a big hit, and the reliability for the big hit is the reach promotion effect in the first reach medium mode <second. It is a promotion effect during reach of the mode during reach.

Further, as described above, the frequency of occurrence is such that the promotion effect during reach in the first medium-reach mode> the promotion effect during reach in the second medium-reach mode.

Further, as described above, the larger the value P, that is, the higher the ratio of the player operating the push button 31B when the push button 31B is prompted, the higher the execution ratio of the promotion effect during reach. It is getting expensive. As a result, the game tendency can be reflected in the production, and the interest can be improved.

When it is decided to execute the during-reach promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the during-reach promotion effect based on the determined effect mode (Y, S109 in step 30 IWS108).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the set advance notice effect (step 30 IWS 114). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 30 IWS115).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, various motors) is executed (step 30IWS116). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 30IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Further, in this feature unit 30IW, the super reach effect is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol. However, when the variation pattern including the super reach effect is specified in the variation pattern command, the super reach effect is performed in step 30IWS114. A process table including the reach effect is selected, and the process of step 30 IWS116 described later is executed according to the selected process table, so that the super reach effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 30IWS117).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 30 IWS118).

FIG. 8-3 is a flowchart showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first performs the promotion effect process related to the promotion effect (step 30IWS200).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 30IWS201) and subtracts 1 from the value of the fluctuation time timer (step 30IWS202). When the process timer times out (step 30 IWS203), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 30 IWS204). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 30IWS205).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 30IWS217), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 30IWS218).

8-4 and 8-5 are flowcharts showing the promotion effect processing. In the promotion effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect (step 30 IWS301). Specifically, in the variation in which the execution of the pre-reach promotion effect is set in step 30 IWS106, a predetermined timing (a different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, or a uniform variation pattern regardless of which variation pattern is used). It may be the timing of), it is determined that it is the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect. If it is not the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect, the process proceeds to step 30 IWS308.

When it is the execution timing of the pre-reach promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the button promotion image prompting the operation to the push button 31B if the set effect mode is the first pre-reach mode. , The first valid period flag indicating that the operation to the push button 31B is valid in the pre-reach promotion effect is set (Y to S304 in step 30 IWS 302).

If the set effect mode is the mode before the second reach, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the touch promotion image, sets the first standby flag indicating that it is waiting, and sets the timer for a predetermined time. Set (N, S305 to S307 in step 30IWS302). The predetermined time set in step 30 IWS307 is a time longer than the required time (operation required time) of the operation in which the player holds his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5, and is longer than the first effective period. It's a short time.

If the time from the start of displaying the touch promotion image to the serif effect is set to be shorter than the required operation time, the player holds his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5. Since the dialogue effect is performed before the motion is performed, the player recognizes that the motion is not detected. However, by waiting for a longer time than the required motion time and then performing the dialogue effect, the dialogue effect is performed. Since the dialogue is produced after the player secures the time for holding his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5, it is based on the fact that the player holds his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5. You can make it look as if you are doing a dialogue production.

Further, if the time from the start of displaying the touch promotion image to the production of the dialogue is too long, the dialogue is performed even though the player actually holds his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5. Since the effect is not easily performed, the player recognizes that the motion is not detected. Therefore, by waiting for a shorter time than the first valid period and then performing the dialogue effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being recognized that the movement of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 is not detected. However, it can be made to appear as if the player is performing a dialogue effect based on holding his / her hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5.

As the touch promotion image, a sensor image imitating an infrared sensor and a promotion character image instructing an operation of holding a hand over the sensor image are displayed.

In step 30IWS308, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first validity period flag is set (step 30IWS308), and if it is set, determines whether or not the operation to the push button 31B is accepted. (Step 30 IWS309). When the operation to the push button 31B is accepted, the value P is added by 1 (step 30IWS312), the dialogue effect for displaying the dialogue is executed on the image display device 5 (step 30IWS313), and the first validity period flag is reset. (Step 30 IWS314).

If the operation to the push button 31B is not accepted in step 30IWS309, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the first valid period (step 30IWS310), and if it is not the end timing of the first valid period, the process proceeds to step 30IWS321. To do. When it is the end timing of the first valid period, the value P is subtracted by 1 (step 30IWS311), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS314.

As described above, in the pre-reach promotion effect in the first pre-reach aspect, when the operation to the push button 31B is detected during the first valid period, the dialogue effect is executed, but the operation to the push button 31B is not detected. If the first valid period ends as it is, the pre-reach promotion effect ends without executing the dialogue effect.

If the first validity period flag is not set in step 30IWS308 but the first standby flag is set, it is determined whether or not the timer set in step 30IWS307 has timed out (Y, S316 in step 30IWS315). When the time-out occurs, the first standby flag is reset (step 30IWS317), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS313.

As described above, in the pre-reach promotion effect in the second pre-reach aspect, the time required for the operation of the player holding his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 is longer than the required time regardless of the operation of the push button 31B. The dialogue effect is executed on the condition that the time is equal to the time and the time is shorter than the first effective period.

In step 30IWS321, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the execution timing of the promotion effect during reach (step 30IWS321). Specifically, in the variation in which the execution of the promotion effect during reach is set in step 30 IWS109, a specific timing (a different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, or a uniform variation pattern regardless of which variation pattern is used). It may be the timing of), it is determined that it is the execution timing of the promotion effect during reach. If it is not the execution timing of the promotion effect during reach, the process proceeds to step 30 IWS328.

When it is the execution timing of the promotion effect during reach, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the button promotion image prompting the operation to the push button 31B if the set effect mode is the first reach mode. , The second validity period flag indicating that the operation to the push button 31B is valid in the promotion effect during reach is set (Y to S324 in step 30IWS322).

It should be noted that the display mode of the button promotion image displayed in the pre-reach promotion effect and the display mode of the button promotion image displayed in the reach promotion effect may be the same or different.

If the set effect mode is the second reach mode, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the touch promotion image, sets the second standby flag indicating that it is waiting, and sets the timer for a predetermined time. Set (N, S325 to S327 in step 30 IWS322). The predetermined time set in step 30 IWS327 is a time longer than the required time (operation required time) of the operation in which the player holds his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5, and is longer than the second valid period. It's a short time.

If the time from the start of displaying the touch promotion image to the effect of dropping the accessory is set to be shorter than the time required for operation, the player moves to a predetermined area of the image display device 5. Since the character falling effect is performed before the movement of holding the hand over, the player recognizes that the movement is not detected, but the character falls after waiting for a longer time than the time required for the movement. By performing the effect, the player will perform the accessory falling effect after securing the time for the player to hold his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5. Therefore, the player will perform the effect of dropping the accessory. You can make it look as if you are performing a character falling effect based on holding your hand over.

Further, if the time from the start of displaying the touch promotion image to the effect of dropping the accessory is too long, the player actually holds his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5, even though the player actually holds his / her hand over the predetermined area. Since it is difficult to perform the effect of dropping the accessory, the player recognizes that the motion is not detected. Therefore, it is recognized that the player does not detect the action of holding his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 by performing the accessory falling effect after waiting for a shorter time than the second valid period. It is possible to make it appear as if the player is performing the character falling effect based on the player holding his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5.

As the touch promotion image, a sensor image imitating an infrared sensor and a promotion character image instructing an operation of holding a hand over the sensor image are displayed.

The display mode of the touch promotion image displayed in the pre-reach promotion effect and the display mode of the touch promotion image displayed in the reach promotion effect may be the same or different.

In step 30IWS328, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second validity period flag is set (step 30IWS328), and if it is set, determines whether or not the operation to the push button 31B is accepted. (Step 30 IWS329). When the operation to the push button 31B is accepted, the value P is added by 1 (step 30IWS332), and the second validity period flag is reset (step 30IWS333).

When the operation to the push button 31B is not accepted in step 30IWS329, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the second valid period (step 30IWS330), and when it is not the end timing of the second valid period. Ends the promotion effect processing. When it is the end timing of the second valid period, the value P is subtracted by 1 (step 30IWS331), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS333.

After step 30IWS333, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation during execution is a jackpot fluctuation (step 30IWS334), and if it is a jackpot fluctuation, a promotion image (including a button promotion image and a touch promotion image) is displayed. The mode is changed to a jackpot correspondence mode (step 30IWS335), and the accessory falling effect is performed so that the movable body 32 advances to the advance position superimposed on the image display device 5 (step 30IWS336). Further, if the fluctuation during execution is out of alignment, the accelerated image is changed to the out-of-range correspondence mode (step 30IWS337).

The button promotion image of the jackpot correspondence mode is a button promotion image imitating the push button 31B of the lit mode, and the button promotion image of the off-off correspondence mode is the button promotion image of the push button 31B of the cracked mode. It is an image. The touch promotion image of the jackpot correspondence mode is a sensor image of the lighting mode (the promotion character image is hidden).

As described above, in the reach promotion effect in the first reach mode, it is possible to execute the accessory drop effect regardless of whether or not the operation to the push button 31B is detected during the first effective period.

If the second validity period flag is not set in step 30IWS328 but the second standby flag is set, it is determined whether or not the timer set in step 30IWS327 has timed out (Y, S339 in step 30IWS338). When the time-out occurs, the second standby flag is reset (step 30IWS340), and the process proceeds to step 30IWS334. Since the reach promotion effect in the second reach mode is an effect that can be executed only when it is a big hit as described above, it is always useful after a predetermined time has elapsed in the reach effect in the second reach mode. An object falling effect is being executed.

As described above, in the reach promotion effect in the second reach mode, the time required for the operation of the player holding his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 is longer than the required time regardless of the operation of the push button 31B. The character drop effect is executed on condition that the time is equal to the time and the time is shorter than the second effective period.

FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the pre-reach promotion effect. 8-6 (A1) to (A3) show a display example of the pre-reach promotion effect in the first pre-reach aspect, and FIGS. 8-6 (B1) to (B2) show the display example of the pre-reach promotion effect in the first pre-reach aspect. A display example of the pre-reach promotion effect is shown.

In the pre-reach promotion effect in the first pre-reach aspect, the button promotion image 30IW01 imitating the push button 31B is displayed on the image display unit 5, and the first validity period is set (see FIG. 8-6 (A1)). When the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first valid period, the dialogue effect of displaying the dialogue display 30IW02 on the image display device 5 is performed (see FIG. 8-6 (A2)). Further, when the first valid period ends without detecting the pressing operation of the push button 31B, the fluctuation proceeds without performing the dialogue effect (see FIG. 8-6 (A3)).

In the pre-reach promotion effect in the second pre-reach aspect, a sensor image 30IW04 imitating an infrared sensor and a promotion character image 30IW03 that promotes the operation of holding a hand over the sensor image 30IW04 are displayed on the image display unit 5 as touch promotion images. (See Fig. 8-6 (B1)). Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, a serif effect of displaying the serif display 30IW02 on the image display device 5 is performed (see FIG. 8-6 (B2)). Although the sensor image 30IW04 imitating an infrared sensor is displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with an infrared sensor.

FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the promotion effect during reach. 8-7 (A1) to (A5) show a display example of the reach promotion effect in the first reach mode, and FIGS. 8-7 (B1) to (B3) show the display example of the reach promotion effect in the first reach mode. A display example of the promotion effect during reach is shown.

In the reach promotion effect in the first reach mode, the button promotion image 30IW01 imitating the push button 31B is displayed on the image display unit 5, and the second validity period is set (see FIG. 8-7 (A1)), and the push is performed. When the button 31B is pressed or the second valid period ends, if the jackpot fluctuates, the button promotion image 30IW01 changes to the jackpot correspondence mode (light emitting mode) and the accessory falling effect is performed (FIG. 8-7 (FIG. 8-7). (See A2)), the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-7 (A3)). Further, if the variation is due to the deviation, the button promotion image 30IW01 changes to the release corresponding mode (cracked mode) (see FIG. 8-7 (A4)), and the detached symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-7 (A5)). ..

In the reach promotion effect in the second reach mode, a sensor image 30IW04 imitating an infrared sensor and a promotion character image 30IW03 for promoting the operation of holding a hand over the sensor image 30IW04 are displayed on the image display unit 5 as touch promotion images. (See Fig. 8-7 (B1)). Then, after the elapse of a predetermined period, the promotion image changes to the jackpot correspondence mode (the promotion character image 30IW03 is hidden and the sensor image 30IW04 is in the lighting mode), and the accessory falling effect is performed (FIG. 8-7 (B2)). (See), the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8-7 (B3)).

In this feature unit 30IW, the touch promotion image is displayed only in the jackpot fluctuation, but if it is a gaming machine capable of displaying the touch promotion image even in the deviation fluctuation, after FIG. 8-7 (B1), If there is a deviation variation, the sensor image 30IW04 may change to a detachment corresponding mode (for example, a cracked mode), and the detached symbol may be stopped and displayed.

As described above, according to the feature unit 30IW, a detection means (in this example, a pressing operation on the push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's movement (in this example, a pressing operation on the push button 31B) in a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game ( In this example, the push sensor 35B), the instruction means for executing the instruction to the player (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 30IWS303, S305, S323, S325), and the effect execution means (book). In the example, the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the instruction means includes a first instruction (in this example, an instruction for pressing the push button 31B) for executing an instruction that can be detected by the detection means, and a first instruction. Can execute a different second instruction (in this example, an instruction for an operation of holding a hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first step 30 IWS303, S323. 1 The instruction is executed, and the second instruction is executed by performing steps 30 IWS305 and S325), and when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect executing means produces the effect based on the detection result of the detection means. Execution (in this example, when step 30IWS303 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the dialogue effect by executing step 30IWS313 when it is Y in step 30IWS309. Further, when step 30IWS323 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the dialogue effect. When the Y of step 30IWS329 is Y, the accessory drop effect is executed by executing step 30IWS336), and when the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect is produced at a predetermined timing regardless of the detection result of the detection means. It is feasible (in this example, when step 30IWS305 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 30IWS313 after a predetermined period of time regardless of whether or not the operation to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. By executing the dialogue effect, the dialogue effect is executed. Further, when the step 30IWS325 is performed, the step 30IWS336 is executed after the elapse of a predetermined period regardless of whether or not the operation to the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. It was decided that the character falling effect would be executed. As a result, the effect of production can be enhanced.

In addition, "detectable instruction" means that the instructed event can be detected.

In this feature unit 30IW, the instruction for pressing the push button 31B is the first instruction, but the instruction is not limited to this as long as it is an instruction for an operation that can be detected by the detecting means. For example, an instruction for a tilting operation to the stick controller 31A or an instruction for an operation that can be detected by the other detection means (for example, an operation that can be detected by an infrared sensor) may be provided as the first instruction. ..

Further, in the feature unit 30IW, the instruction for the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 is set as the second instruction, but the instruction is not limited to this as long as it is different from the first instruction. For example, an instruction for a psychological event that cannot be detected by the detection means such as "pray" or "get enthusiastic" may be used as the second instruction, or "press the button while praying" or "get enthusiastic and press the lever". An instruction in which some of the instructions cannot be detected, such as "close", may be used as the second instruction.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the instruction means can execute a second instruction for prompting a specific operation of the player (in this example, an operation of holding a hand over a predetermined area of the image display device 5) that is not detected by the game machine. It was decided to be. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect while reducing the cost and space required for the detection means.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, when the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect executing means detects that the length is longer than the time required for the specific operation after the second instruction is executed. The effect can be executed at a predetermined timing after a predetermined period shorter than the valid period that enables the player's operation detected by the means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is the player in step 30 IWS307). Is set in the timer for a time longer than the time required for the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 and shorter than the valid period, and when the timer times out, a dialogue effect or an accessory It was decided to perform a fall effect). As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect while preventing a feeling of strangeness.

If the time from the execution of the second instruction to the effect is shorter than the time required for the specific action, the player will perform the effect before the specific action is performed. Therefore, the player recognizes that the specific motion has not been detected. However, by waiting for a time longer than the required time for the specific motion and then performing the effect, the time for the player to perform the specific motion can be increased. Since the production is performed after securing the performance, it can be made to appear as if the player is performing the production based on the specific movement.

Further, if the time from the execution of the second instruction to the production is too long, the production will not be performed easily even though the player actually performs the specific operation. Therefore, the specific operation is performed. Will be recognized by the player that has not been detected. Therefore, by waiting for a shorter time than the valid period during which the player's action detected by the detecting means is valid and then performing the effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being recognized that the specific action is not detected. However, it can be made to appear as if the player is performing a dialogue production based on the specific action performed by the player.

Further, if the game machine has a valid period in which the action of the player detected by the detection means is valid and a first instruction period in which the first instruction is given (for example, a period in which the button promotion image is displayed) are different. When the second instruction is executed, the effect is produced at a predetermined timing after a predetermined period that is longer than the required time of the specific operation after the execution of the second instruction and is shorter than the first instruction period has elapsed. Even if it is feasible, the same effect (enhancing the effect of production while preventing discomfort) can be obtained.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the effect executing means does not execute the effect when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means and the movement of the player is not detected by the detection means (in this example, the effect control). By performing steps IWS309 to S314, the CPU 120 performs the pre-reach promotion effect, and if the first valid period ends without accepting the operation of the player, the dialogue effect is not executed). As a result, participation in the game can be promoted, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In addition, in this feature unit 30IW, when the operation to the push button 31B is not detected when the pre-reach promotion effect is performed in the first pre-reach mode, the dialogue effect is not executed and the reach is in progress in the first reach mode. When the operation to the push button 31B is not detected when the promotion effect is performed, it is decided to execute the accessory drop effect. However, in the case where all the promotion effects are performed in the game machine capable of executing the multiple promotion effects. , When the movement of the player is not detected by the detecting means, the effect may not be executed.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the advantage is higher when the second instruction is executed than when the first instruction is executed by the instruction means (in this example, the effect of the pre-reach promotion effect). As an aspect, the reliability of the jackpot is higher in the second pre-reach mode in which the player is urged to hold his / her hand over the predetermined area of the image display device 5 than in the first pre-reach mode in which the push button 31B is operated. (See Fig. 8-2). As a result, the effect of production can be enhanced.

The feature unit 30IW is configured to execute the second instruction only when it is a big hit, but it is not limited to this. For example, after the configuration is such that the second instruction can be executed depending on whether the hit is a big hit or not, the confidence in the big hit is higher when the second instruction is executed than when the first instruction is executed. It may be configured to have a high degree.

In addition, the "advantage" is the reliability for controlling the player in an advantageous state, and in addition to the reliability for controlling the big hit, controlling the small hit and the high probability state It may be the reliability of controlling, controlling to a high base state, or generating a highly reliable effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the instruction means executes the second instruction less frequently than the first instruction (in this example, the image is higher than the first reach pre-mode that prompts the operation to the push button 31B. It was decided that the selection ratio was lower in the pre-second reach mode in which the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of the display device 5 was promoted (see FIG. 8-2). As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect while preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable by executing the second instruction with high frequency.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the instruction means includes a first instruction for instructing contact with a predetermined member (push button 31B in this example) and an operation of not contacting the game machine (in this example, an image display device). It was decided that the second instruction for instructing the operation of holding the hand over the predetermined area of 5) could be executed. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the second instruction is actually detected, so that it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect while preventing the player from giving a sense of discomfort.

"Instructing contact with a predetermined member" means at least an instruction for an operation involving contact with a predetermined member, and is a concept including an instruction for a pressing operation or a tilting operation for the predetermined member.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the storage means (RAM 122 that can store the value P in this example) that can store the execution mode of the operation for the first instruction is provided, and the instruction means is the execution that the storage means stores. The second instruction is executed based on the aspect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 selects the second pre-reach aspect / the second reach middle aspect at different ratios based on the range of the value P (FIG. 8-2). (See)), the effect executing means executes the effect based on the execution mode stored in the storage means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 has a pre-reach promotion effect / reach at a different ratio based on the range of the value P. It was decided that the effect mode of the medium promotion effect was selected, and the dialogue effect / character drop effect was executed according to the selected effect mode (see FIG. 8-2). As a result, the effect of production can be enhanced.

In the feature unit 30IW, as the "execution mode of the operation for the first instruction", a value P indicating the frequency with which the player operates the push button 31B when the push button 31B is urged to be pressed is set. Although it can be memorized, other game histories may be memorable. For example, history information indicating whether or not an operation is detected when the first instruction is given is stored, and the second instruction or effect is executed based on the history information (for example, when the first instruction is given). The higher the rate at which the motion is detected, the higher the execution rate of the second instruction), or information on the time from the first instruction to the detection of the motion is stored as the execution mode, and the operation mode is stored. The second instruction or effect may be executed based on the time information (for example, the shorter the time from the first instruction to the detection of the operation, the higher the execution rate of the second instruction).

Further, the feature unit 30IW can store the game history (execution mode of the operation for the first instruction) from the time the power is turned on to the present time, but the memorable period is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the game history of the period from a predetermined timing (for example, the timing when it is determined that the players have been replaced) to the present time may be stored, or the game history when the first instruction is given last time (for example, the previous time). It may be stored (whether or not the pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected when the pressing operation on the push button 31B is prompted).

Further, in the feature unit 30IW, it is decided to determine whether or not to execute the promotion effect based on the game history, and to determine the effect mode of the promotion effect when the promotion effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is a game machine capable of displaying a plurality of types of promotion images having different display modes, the type of promotion image may be determined based on the game history. Specifically, when the push button 31B is urged to be pressed, the lower the ratio of the player performing the push button 31B is, the larger the button promotion image can be displayed, so that the game is more aggressive. It may be encouraged to participate in.

The feature portion 30IW has a configuration in which the higher the ratio of the player performing the operation on the push button 31B when the push operation on the push button 31B is urged, the higher the execution ratio of the promotion effect is. The higher the ratio of the player performing the operation on the push button 31B when the push operation on the push button 31B is urged, the lower the execution ratio of the promotion effect may be.

Further, according to the feature unit 30IW, the game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) which is advantageous for the player, and the operation means (in this example, the push button 31B) is operated. The operation effect execution means (in this example, the part of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 30 IWS200) and the operation effect that can execute the operation effect (in this example, the promotion effect) that can proceed the effect based on the effect are When executed, a special display means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 30IWS323) capable of displaying a special display (in this example, a button promotion image) imitating an operation means is used. In addition, the special display means can end the display of the special display based on the operation of the operation means while the special display is being displayed (in this example, FIG. 8-7 (A1). ) To (A5), when the push button 31B is operated, the display of the button promotion image is terminated after changing the display mode of the button promotion image), and the case where the push button 31B is controlled to the advantageous state and the advantageous state It is possible to end the display of the special display by a different end mode depending on the case where it is not controlled by (In this example, in the variable display which is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A2), the button promotion image Is displayed in the light emitting mode, and then, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A3), the button promotion image is erased, the display of the button promotion image is terminated, the jackpot notification display is displayed, and the variable display is out of alignment. , As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A4), after the button promotion image is displayed in a manner in which a crack is generated, the button promotion image is erased and the button is deleted as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A5). It was decided to end the display of the promotion image and display the off notification display). As a result, the effect of production can be enhanced.

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 switches 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 circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (2)

In a game machine capable of performing a predetermined game
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
Instruction means for executing instructions to the player and
A performance and execution means, the,
Said instructing means, first instruction for performing a detectable indication by said detection means, Unlike the first instruction, second instruction for the game machine to execute undetectable instructions, it is possible to execute ,
The effect executing means is
When the first instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect is executed based on the detection result of the detection means.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the second instruction is executed by the instruction means, the effect can be executed at a predetermined timing regardless of the detection result of the detection means. A storage means capable of storing the execution mode of the operation in response to the first instruction is provided.
The instruction means executes the second instruction based on the execution mode stored in the storage means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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